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This is a hidden jewel! The front office staff are awesome, the rooms are surprisingly updated and comfortable, and you will feel like you are in a b and b! I highly recommend for anyone traveling alone because the staff is soo helpful. I will stay here again and I will recommend it to any of my friends and family.

This is a hidden jewel! The front office staff are awesome, the rooms are surprisingly updated and comfortable, and you will feel like you are in a b and b! I highly recommend for anyone traveling alone because the staff is soo helpful. I will stay here again and I will recommend it to any of my friends and family.

My husband and I went to San Jose to visit our daughter who is studying at ULACIT which is right downtown so we wanted to be close to the building. I chose the Hotel Santo Tomas because of that. It is perfect for walking right into the Central Avenue where all the shops, restaurants, food vendors, famous National Theatre and other historic buildings are. We were there in the "rainy" season (which is a misnomer; it seems to rain after 3pm or in the night). The room had a comfy double bed, view of the lovely little courtyard with a small pool (very clean), nice shower/tub. This was on the bottom floor, but there are 10 more rooms upstairs (probably newer, but we like the old ambiance). This hotel was a Victorian home, so we walked it and tried to figure out where the changes were. It was quiet, quiet; we slept like babies (and the city is quite noisy). The staff caters to every request with graciousness. Louis and Alan were on the front desk, and treat every guest as if they were your personal assistant. They speak fluent English, Spanish, etc. This is very important to those of us who know only 2 words in Spanish! The Continental breakfast is lovely; self-service in the courtyard; happy hour 4-6; dinner is very good if you're nervous about walking too far after dark (cabs are cheap and abundant; Louis will call for you). Oh, and no bugs; believe me, Iooked for them; we stayed 6 nights. So, if you stay here, do not plan to wear anything but flat shoes, no flip flops (even though Costa Rican women love their high heels); the streets are very uneven and narrow at times. You will love this place.

In my opinion the best hotel in SJ. The new rooms are outstanding. Great location. Shops, stores and banks within a few blocks. Wifi and wired internet and 'puter in lobby if desired. Great breakfast. The staff is the best and can provide help and advice for travel and tours Find Holliday Inn on google earth and you can find ST as you can see the pool. I have stayed at most hotels in SJ and now only stay here. Enjoy!!+

I stayed at hotel for one week. I would rate hotel for rooms 4-5 star with new rooms definitely 5 star. Cleanliness & customer service was 5 star+. Definitely prefer to staying here than at Marriott. I will now always stay at this hotel while in San Jose.