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Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo

3.0 star property

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A multi-story building with a sign reading "Hotel Catedral Casa Bonj".
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and a window with curtains.
A view of a church with a dome and a bell tower, a street with cars, and a fenced garden area.
A reception desk with a framed coat of arms, a digital clock, and a Payless gas station sign.
A restaurant interior with tables set for dining, large windows with blinds, and a view of the street outside.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Ave 1, Calle 1, Alajuela, alajuela, 20101
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A neatly made bed with a red and beige bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a rolled white towel on the bed.

Standard Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a beige bedspread, and a red accent.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Alajuela

Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo puts you in the heart of Alajuela, connected to a shopping centre and within a 20-minute stroll of Central Park and City Mall. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .The family restaurant, Cafeteria Dona Nidia, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Agonía hotel include Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Museum of Costa Rican Art.

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 16 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tortilleria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Gourmet - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Delicias - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jalapeños Central - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo.

This Colonial Alajuela hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo offers 10 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. 19-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. This Alajuela hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 10 per night)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cafeteria Dona Nidia

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per night

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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Catedral Casa Cornejo
Catedral Casa Cornejo Alajuela
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Alajuela
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Costa Rica/Alajuela
Catedral Casa Cornejo Alajuela
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Hotel
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Alajuela
Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Hotel Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo?

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

Does Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 217 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the view of the Cathedral and the psrk beyond ...
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
acceuil tres bien,,renseignements sur la ville ainsi que les services tres bien tres bonne situation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean-pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
le service,la proprete,la gentillesse ,l acceuil tout
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Changed name of hotel and did not let us know took a while to find. T.V. Did not work even after staff tried to fix it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extremely basic. We wanted something close to the airport for one night. Got that. Basic breakfast. Good staff. Not much in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are in the middle of renovations but the staff more than made up for any inconveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

The woman at the front desk was incredibly nice, even after I missed the breakfast period she offered to make me anything I wanted free of charge and gave great advice for things to see around town. There were renovations going on so not all of the amenities were available, but the staff did everything they could to make up for it. The location was perfect for sight seeing. The room was small, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Riikka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel is being remodeled - that’s good

We booked for one night before heading to the airport. The hotel is old and there were many signs of age (e.g. broken floors). However they were in the process of remodeling. The remodeling didn’t cause any bad noise for us but the street can be very noisy. Sometimes an ambulance would pass by. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good! Ok value for 50€/night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel recomendado

En general el personal es muy atento y amable, buen servicio y muy buena ubicacion. Los exhorto a mantener la calidad se sus servicios y atencion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ubicación, Servicio al cliente, Infraestructura, habitaciones
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice inside, newly painted. Very clean. Breakfast was awesome. But what really setcthis place apart were Mario who checked my son and I in and Juan who personally gave us our wake up call at 4am, made us breakfast and then stepped outside to wait for our cab that he called. It felt like we were guests in their home, especially when Juan was cooking for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Didn't need to go to San Jose

Great place to stay after landing at at the San Jose airport. Caught the bus to Jaco the next morning. Elizabeth was a great help getting us started on our first Costa Rican trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remodeling is in progress and the room had new paint, but it was lacking some very basic, inexpensive things that guests expect: a luggage rack (or at least a chair) to get luggage off the floor; a rack with hangers (or at least a hook) to hang clothes; reading lights for the beds (or at least a lamp on the nightstand); a cup or glass to drink out of in the bathroom. TV was not working properly. The locks are old and the attendant must let guests in and out the front door. Not recommended for anyone with a car; there is no hotel parking, and the parking situation in downtown Alajuela is very bad. However, taxi to airport is inexpensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hey, i didn't appreciate the fact that we hear all the cars and motos sound very very loudly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elisa the day staff was a gem of a person who did all she could to make our stay pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mario was extremely helpful and kind. We left something behind, called and asked if we could pick it up in a month, and he held it for us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This man was so accommodating and hospitable. The hotel is a bit noisy being right next to the road.. but he was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sapna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Neighbourhood - Really amazing service!

This place is located in a quiet neighbourhood. I made the mistake of booking on the wrong day and showed up at 2 AM from my flight. They were extremely accommodating and changed my reservations. Not only that but they accommodated an additional friend with and gave them a room on the spot. I was extremely pleased with their customer service and hospitality. Breakfast was great and room was nice. Perfect cozy spot for friends or couples. I would definitely go again here just for their service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Airport layover

Wonderful staff, welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful. Fantastic location easy access to San Jose International.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Noisy, stuffy room

My room was a stuffy, windowless cave on the first floor. There was frequently lots of noise from the lobby outside.Their credit card reader was broken, luckily I had enough cash on hand. The first shower I took didn't have hot water, the second had some, but it ran out pretty quickly. Breakfast was good, cooked to order, probably the only redeeming thing. Location next to the park is nice. Wifi was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

No repetiría la experiencia

El hotel es básico, no funcionaba bien el agua caliente de la ducha y olia raro. La ubnicación es muy buena, pero no me volvería a alojar allí.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel de ville donc attention aux bruits de la rue très passante. Sinon le rapport qualité prix est positif.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It is in the middle of downtown so close to food and shopping but all a lot of ongoing traffic. The place needs upgraded floor and bathroom. The room is decent nothing fancy. you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel close to Airport

This hotel is basic and and slightly outdated but feels safe and comfortable, very close to airport, $6 in a taxi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Staff & service

Don't Get Double-Charged

The worker at the front desk was shockingly rude, and tried to make me pay for the room in cash, even though I had already paid via Expedia. He finally gave me a key, but it was too a small basic room, when I had paid for a larger balcony room. When I went back to the desk, he again tried to make me pay cash for the 'upgrade.' Not sure if this was a scam or just terrible record-keeping. It was eventually sorted out, but it was not a pleasant experience. The rooms was small and basic - not great, but not terrible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018