Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property

Victorian San José hotel connected to a shopping centre, within walking distance of National Center of Art and Culture

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Santo Tomas Hotel

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
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Overview of Santo Tomas Hotel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
The price is S$92
Price available on 31/03/2024

Explore the area

7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose, 10101
  • Popular LocationSusbida1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCafé Rojo1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSaboreo Restaurante1 min walk
  • Popular LocationArte y Gusto Cafe2 min walk
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Room options

Original 1908 Economy Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Queen Room - Upstairs

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Original Standard Queen Room - Ground Floor

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Original Superior Room, Two Queen Beds - Ground Floor

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Upstairs

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Panoramic Double Room - Upstairs

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 40.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room Standard With Satellite/Cable Tv

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Suite Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Quadruple Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

San José

Located in Carmen neighbourhood, Santo Tomas Hotel is connected to a shopping centre. National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mercado Central. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Spirogyra Butterfly Garden. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as rafting.

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 6 min walk
  • National Park - 8 min walk
  • Central Park - 9 min walk
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 11 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Silvestre - 2 min walk
  • Saboreaté y Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Restaurante La Criollita - 2 min walk
  • El Social - 4 min walk
  • Café Rojo - 1 min walk

About this property

Santo Tomas Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near National Theater
Located close to National Center of Art and Culture and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden, Santo Tomas Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace and a garden. Indulge in hydrotherapy, a body wrap and a facial at the on-site spa. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool with a waterslide and sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor pool, express check-out and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, a TV in reception and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Santo Tomas Hotel boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Building
  • Built in 1908
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Santo Tomas
Hotel Tomas
Santo Tomas Hotel
Tomas Hotel
Tomas Santo
Santo Tomas
Hotel Santo Tomas Costa Rica/San Jose

Frequently asked questions

Does Santo Tomas Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Santo Tomas Hotel?

As of 29 Mar,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santo Tomas Hotel on 31 Mar,2024 start from S$92.47, 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 Santo Tomas Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Santo Tomas Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Santo Tomas Hotel located?

This family-friendly San José hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of National Center of Art and Culture, National Theater and National Park. Jade Museum and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 11 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 13 minutes.

Santo Tomas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1001 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to city center and yet it’s all enclosed with locked parking and pool. There’s lots of cool sitting areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shiloh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent clean hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and owner were very hospitable. Everything was as described and expected. We were able to check in early without a problem. Due to the location, it is quite noisy because of traffic. Parking was difficult because it is behind a garage door on a busy street. However, once we figured out how to get in, parking was secure and we could walk anywhere from the hotel. Great place for a city stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary L, Oliver

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
we only stayed one night as the area around the hotel was not safe. There was a prostitute bar right across the street
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, convenient to explore downtown. Service was spot on. It was reasonably priced and the breakfast had choices and was nice and hot - cooked for you not a buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Rachelle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As tourists, we felt this hotel was in a very bad part of downtown. It wasn't a very nice area, we didn't feel very safe, and there was a prostitute outside the hotel in the early morning when we had to check out. There is a locked gate to get in & out, and barbed wire along the top perimeter, but we still didn't feel safe coming & going after dark. Parking also wasn't easy. The front desk employee said she would open the gate for us to bring our vehicle in, but she didn't, so it was a huge hassle to to get parked. Staff weren't overly friendly or very helpful. The hotel itself is very old, so therefore just not very nice all around. Our floor looked very old & dirty, room was very tiny. There is a gym and pool though!!! Wouldnt recommended for the money we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jo anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always, this was our fourth time here. Jeremy on the front desk is a star. We had a great room on the first floor, much larger than the last time (which was nice). The pool is a wonderful bonus. Breakfast is always great. Not the most upscale of neighhoods but great location just a 10 minute walk to the 7-10 or Peme bus stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024