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Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel in city centre in San José

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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

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
31-33 1st Ave #2983, Barrio Escalante, 300 m east of Cine Magaly parking, San José, San Jose, 4988-1000

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Pedro Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Central Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sabana Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 33 min drive
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 6 min walk
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 7 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 12 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

At Hotel 1492, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sabana Park and Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (9 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1941
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 3500 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 20000 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Hotel 1492 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel 1492 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel 1492?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 2 total.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel 1492?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel 1492?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 20000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel 1492?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel 1492?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (15-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel 1492 and nearby?
Hotel 1492 has a garden.
What's the area around Hotel 1492 like?
Hotel 1492 is in Carmen, a short 6-minute walk from San Jose Fercori Station and 11 minutes' walk from National Museum of Costa Rica.

Hotel 1492 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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 Exceptional

john, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Old property.
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Daryl T, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Train tracks very close to the hotel.
James, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rett, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very hospitable staff and close to all the amazing restaurants
Tamara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, super accommodating.
Ashley, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
M, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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...
Kate, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Janice, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Kate, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Been coming to SJO for twenty years, this is the best bargain in town. Beautiful property run by very nice folks. Kent
kent, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Qinglin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Maribel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Kerrilyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marina, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Ronald, 6-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Tomer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy bonito el hotel, limpio, silencioso, muy amables con el servicio.
Fabian, 1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Isabella, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hendrik, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Kinman, 10-night trip
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