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Royal Dutch Hotel & Casino

3.0 of 5
Avenida 2 y Calle 4, San Jose 1017, Costa Rica
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Royal Dutch Hotel & Casino
Ranked #73 of 87 hotels in San Jose
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Findlay, Illinois, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

I stayed here many time while in the Peace Corps. The Dutch has a very good location and the rooms are pretty decent value. There is a casino on the first floor and a bar/restaurant/disco on the second. This probably isn't the best place for families or people looking for a quiet getaway. However, it might be ideal for people... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

Don't stay here on your honeymoon...but if you are just spending one or two nights in San Jose before you hit the Costa Rican coast or countryside, you could do worse. The location is right in the center of San Jose. It's in a good location and you are just steps away from shopping, restaurants etc. I was able to... More

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UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012 via mobile

Having read the reviews on trip advisor our expectations were low when we arrived but were pleasantly suprised by both the customer service we received from the friendly (and mostly bilingual) staff and spacious, clean room. Having requested a room on the top floor when we arrived we escaped the noise from the disco which could clearly be heard from... More

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usa tn 38451
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

#1 The Location is great 4 blocks up from the airport bus termimal, Across the street from currency exchange less than a block from central ave and secure ATMs one more block and your at the large central market, About 9 blocks from the Coca cola bus terminal where you can catch a bus to almost anywhere in Costa Rica... More

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Costa Rica
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

I cannot say it enough, this is the worse hotel in San Jose, I taught myself not to go by reviews here just over price, but I have stayed at better hotels at $10 a night that this one would even compare to!!! The breakfast is pathetic, the rooms are pathetic, and they don't even pay their Satellite bill so... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

After reading my review, you will wonder why and the world did I ever consider staying at this place. I read reviews that suggested it wasn't bad for the price. In my mind, it isn't worth any price. Top ten reasons to go elsewhere: 1. We were in room 556. There was a sewer gas leak that they wouldn't or... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

I booked this hotel because of a discounted price on Expedia. We paid $39 instead of the regular $60. No way would I recommend this hotel at $60 per night, but for $39 per night, I'd say its a decent value. It was only after booking the hotel and being charged in full that I read all the reviews (my... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

I stayed there in October, the rainy season so the price was very low - $40 a night after all fees and taxes. It's a very no-frills place, however, do consider all - you might like this deal a lot. Cons: sleazy and seedy looking public spaces, un-uniformed staff may not speak enough English to answer your questions, you may... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2011

Wow, I should have paid attention to all the negative reviews. For $70 a night you can stay in nice, quaint, attractive places in San Jose, This is NOT one of them. The rooms are not that bad, but there are MANY drawbacks. A casino on the first floor should be a clue to what to expect after dark --... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2010

I paid for 2 nights but there was so many cockroaches I left after the first night and they would'nt refund the second night payment. I don't freak at the odd roach but they were on the headboard of the bed! They should have refunded the money but Tico's are not very trustworthy or honest so it's probably to be... More

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Also Known As:
Royal Dutch Hotel And Casino
Royal Dutch Hotel San Jose
Address: Avenida 2 y Calle 4, San Jose 1017, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Wheelchair access
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Ranked #73 of 87 hotels in San Jose
Price range (per night): 30 AUD - 48 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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