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Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
Colonial San José hotel in Carmen with free parking
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Interior detail
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The price is NZ$83
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan

Explore the area

Map
31-33 1st Ave #2983, Barrio Escalante, 300 m east of Cine Magaly parking, San José, San Jose, 4988-1000
  • National Park
    9 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    11 min walk
  • Jade Museum
    11 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
In-room safe
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

San José

Hotel 1492 puts you in the heart of San José, within just a 10-minute stroll of Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Park. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, a library and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Carmen hotel include Asamblea Legislativa and National Museum of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk
  • San Pedro Mall - 14 min walk
  • National Theater - 18 min walk
  • Central Park - 4 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 6 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandrágora Gastropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Franco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gambas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafeoteca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fallen Stag - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1492

Colonial San José hotel in Carmen with free parking
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Hotel 1492. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1941
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hotel 1492 offers 10 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Premium cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CRC 3,500 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately CRC 3500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 20000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 9 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

1492 Hotel
1492 San Jose
Hotel 1492
Hotel 1492 San Jose
Hotel 1492 Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel 1492 Hotel
Hotel 1492 San José
Hotel 1492 Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel 1492?

Hotel 1492 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1492?

As of 7 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1492 on 8 Jan 2025 start from NZ$83.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel 1492?

Yep, Hotel 1492 has a free self car park.

Does Hotel 1492 serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel 1492?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel 1492?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel 1492 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 145 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Old property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Train tracks very close to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable staff and close to all the amazing restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, super accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is extremely accommodating and made us feel at home. Morning breakfasts were delicious and a nice variety of choices. The common areas and our room were very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very pleased!
Very attentive service. Hotel had character—in a good way! Train did not disturb me at all. It’s a bit worn—a broken tile here, faded blankets…but we were safe and comfortable and enjoyed the neighborhood. The free parking was what sold me on the place. Very pleased, will stay again when in San José.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, wonderful staff, small rooms but with all that you need. Hotel is very near a noisy railway, so bring earplugs! My biggest problem was a snoring neighbour who was so loud he could be heard from three rooms away. His poor wife...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel and friendly staff. The location is convenient and walking distance to restaurants and you can walk co city center…a bit of a walk but very doable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for city centre and local restaurants, bars and coffee shops. But pack ear plugs - it's close to the rail tracks and tooting starts at 5.30 but it's not unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been coming to SJO for twenty years, this is the best bargain in town. Beautiful property run by very nice folks. Kent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qinglin, Kirkland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like this property because of its location, boutique, quiet and reasonable price. It is a large house and felt more like a home than a hotel. The small garden breakfast area was nice. The staffs were all kind, smiling and helpful. The airport pickup service took a lot of worry out for my late evening arrival with a price similar to a taxi. Uber is not legal in San Jose, therefore airport pickup is troublesome. I used Uber at other times without problem. The location of the hotel is excellent with walking distance to tourist spots in downtown. The neighborhood is upper-middle class and felt safe. They have different sized rooms according to your needs. I found out later that Hillary Clinton stayed there in 2005. The wife of the owner was a painter. She gave Hillary a flower painting. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Maribel

Escalante 1492
El lugar tiene muchísimo potencial, pero requiere más atención en el cuidado. La habitación se percibió un poco descuidada el primer día, particularmente el baño. Los días subsiguientes estuvo mejor. Tiene un patio interior hermoso, pero necesita mantenimiento. El desayuno es un poco limitado, pero la empleada que lo confecciona es sumamente amable y servicial. Al igual que ella, Juan, el Front desk que nos recibió, también es muy amable, servicial y ofrece alternativas. De inmediato nos coordinó uno de los tours y fue muy eficiente. En términos de la ubicación, es espectacular. Es tranquilo y en una cuadra te ubicas en el área gastronómica y turística de Escalante. También te ofrecen asistencia para coordinar transporte hacia el aeropuerto. Eso da gran tranquilidad y seguridad. En general, yo recomendaría considerar las áreas identificadas y lo recomendaría. Gracias.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is great - good price and walking distance to the fun strip with lots of restaurants and bars. No complaints and we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel 1492 It’s a gem in the heart of SJ. Small colonial style hotel, with nice spacious rooms, comfortable mattresses. Walking distance to Central ave, Jade museum, National museum, National theater etc. Behind the corner from Bario Escalante where you can enjoy all types of restaurants and night life. Quiet neighborhood, birds woke us up. Freshly made breakfast served in a nicely decorated dining room. It is best if you want/need to spend few night in the center of SJ.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald, Burien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My wife and I stayed there for five nights in a standard room in the back next to the kitchen. The hotel is old but very clean and attractively decorated. At the back of the hotel there is a garden and kitchen with a microwave and kettle for the guests to use. The front desk was attentive. It was generally quiet except for a couple of mornings at 6:00 AM. The only negatives were the extremely weak internet (being at the back of the hotel), the small rooms and the very large legs of the wooden bed frame which I kept hitting with my knee. But the positives outweigh the negatives and we would return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Tomer

Good location, friendly staff. Unfortunately it was very noisy. Couldn’t sleep the whole night. The door bell kept buzzing and people were loud after midnight. Reception didn’t do nothing about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Muy bonito el hotel, limpio, silencioso, muy amables con el servicio.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Isabella

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds only had fitted and top sheets no bed covers, mysterious stains on all the covers and pillow cases. Staff was very rude telling us we were crazy for thinking there needed to be a second bed cover underneath, towels were disgusting and stained, walls were stained and there seemed to be a footprint on the ceiling of the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik, Turnhout

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Kinman

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel 1492 has a welcoming staff. The decor is bright and cheerful, and there are many spaces to sit both inside and in the beautiful garden. The building is old, but has character. Delicious breakfast, convenient to many restaurants. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023