Hotel Aranjuez

This is a really quirky hotel and the staff were very helpful. Has a real feel of being in the countryside despite being in the heart of town. The breakfast was good with lots of choice, you have to get a breakfast ticket from reception at 8am to take to the breakfast room. The rooms were adequate but there wasn't a lot of soap provided. The bed was really comfy but if you are a light sleeper make sure you have earplugs as it was very noisy. Our room (31) opened onto the courtyard and we could hear every word from the reception when people were checking in at all times of the day and night. Luckily the bar which was also in the courtyard was closed the whole time we were there otherwise it would have been even noisier.

Very quirky hotel full of character. Positives...... Nice garden. Good breakfast. Great location. Bars and restaurants nearby in barrio, 15 mibs walk away max. Quirky decor in hotel and rooms. Negatives...... small uncomfortable bed. Shower was appalling. Noisy room next to reception.

It has been the 4. time that we came here for the first night of our Costa Rica-Stay! It‘s always the best decision to stay here because the hotel is close enough to San Jose but has also enough distance to have a quiet and calm night. The breakfast is the highlight of our stay: many fresh fruits and a view of squirrels in the garden of the hotel! We recommend this hotel very much because it‘s a place with a lot of nature and authenticity in the city San José! We will come again if we visit Costa Rica in a few years again:)

Staying at Aranjuez Hotel in San José was an extremely disappointing experience, marked by disorganization, poor customer service, and a level of service far below expectations. We had chosen this hotel expecting a comfortable stay, but the reality was completely different. The check-in process was a complete disaster. The staff was rude and inefficient, especially a tall, thin man with glasses who made us wait for 40 minutes, repeatedly saying that our room would be ready “in 10 minutes.” In the end, we only got access to our room at 2:45 PM, well past the expected time. During the wait, no one even offered to store our luggage at the reception, showing a total lack of attention to guests. The biggest disappointment was discovering that our room was not inside the hotel, as indicated at the time of booking, but in a separate building that looked more like a hospital than a hotel. The room, while not old or dirty, was far from welcoming and did not match our expectations at all. The soundproofing was terrible: we couldn’t sleep all night due to the noise coming from the neighboring room. Additionally, since we were in a separate building, it was impossible to communicate with the reception in case of any issues, making our stay even more frustrating. The bathroom was also very disappointing: the sink was broken, the shower had visible mold, and the hot water was barely existent, with extremely low water pressure. To make matters worse, when we asked for directions to the city center, the staff provided very vague and unhelpful information, as if they were annoyed by our questions. The only positive aspect of our stay was the breakfast, which was served in the hotel’s garden—a pleasant and well-maintained setting. Unfortunately, this was not enough to make up for all the other issues we encountered. In summary, a completely unsatisfactory stay, far from what we expected. We had booked a hotel room but ended up in an external apartment with numerous inconveniences. Poor service and zero attention to guests. We do not recommend this hotel at all!

Very nice hotel. Breakfast is great with lot of choices (locals and international), juices and coffe are really good. They also have spots in a private parking. Some rooms are newer than others.

Hotel Aranjuez features a unique character with abundant artwork and a beautiful garden terrace. Highlights: • Location: Excellent proximity to museums, restaurants, and city center • Breakfast: Highly rated delicious buffet served in a delightful garden setting with squirrels • Staff: helpful and friendly Room Considerations: • Some rooms may need renovation • Potential noise issues for light sleepers Unique Features: • Traditional wooden complex • Art galleries • Parking in a gated area Despite minor drawbacks like occasional maintenance needs, Hotel Aranjuez offers great value with its warm atmosphere, convenient location, and exceptional breakfast

Basic, clean hotel. Breakfast is served on the inviting terrasse, surrounded by beautiful plants. Lots of travelers from different parts of the world, seating areas invite to chill and chat. One of the best coffee places (Cafe del Barista)) is just one block away.

My go-to for an overnight in San Jose if I'm taking the bus the next morning. Within 10 min uber of the bus terminals I use . Quaint boutique hotel. Nice breakfast buffet with made to order er dishes in an open air dining area. Not too far from bank/ATM and barrio escalante qhere you can find restaurants. If youre on a budget like me, there's a small soda (restaurant) 2 blocks from the hotel. Turn right out of hotel go just about 2 blocks. Soda is on the left and very affordable