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The Palm House Inn

3.0 star property

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A lush garden with various tropical plants, including large green leaves and some with white stripes.
A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, and two wall-mounted lamps.
Balcony
Two ornate wooden chairs with striped upholstery, a small round table, and a framed painting of classical architecture on the wall.
A building with large windows and a yellow exterior wall.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Calle 13 Ave 2 y 6, San José, San Jose, 10303
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercado Central
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Terrace

Double Room, Terrace

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

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Triple Room, Accessible

Triple Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a headboard.

Standard Quadruple Room

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

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Standard Double Room (con AC)

Standard Double Room (con AC)

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Traditional Double Room (A/C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Double Room Single Use

Economy Double Room Single Use

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

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About the area

San José

At The Palm House Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Mercado Central and National Theater of Costa Rica. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Hospital hotel include Jade Museum and National Museum of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mercado Central - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morazan Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Pacific Station - 9 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda El Parque - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café & Bar Fortuna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Samuelito - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Comilona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Palm House Inn

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. The Palm House Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

This 3-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Palm House Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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 30 per room

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
This property accepts credit cards
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, 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. 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and JCB International.

Property is also known as

Palm House Inn
Palm House Inn San Jose
Palm House San Jose
The Palm House Hotel San Jose
The Palm House Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
The Palm House Inn Hotel
The Palm House Inn San José
The Palm House Inn Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Palm House Inn?

The Palm House Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does The Palm House Inn serve breakfast?

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Palm House Inn?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Palm House Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Palm House Inn's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Palm House Inn?

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

The Palm House Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 67 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen sitio para un par de dias en San José, muy agradable el personal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

AMLotito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint spot For a quick stay in The city. Taft was friendly and helpful. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

marcelo

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

Chiquitito pero bueno

Muy buena atención, un hotel modesto pero bueno, limpio y central que es lo principal, relación precio calidad excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super hot shower safe neighborhood and convenient to all downtown points of interests
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación, habitaciones cómodas y muy limpias, excelente trato del personal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Totalmente satisfecho

Excelente atención
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria Jose

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

Muy recomendado!!!

La relación calidad precio es buena, la habitación que yo ocupe era pequeña pero suficiente (tienen habitaciones disponibles mas grandes por precio algo superior). Esta bien situado y las personas de recepción son muy amables en el trato y con mayor disponibilidad que en otros hoteles para ayudar al cliente a buscar los medios para viajar por Costa Rica de forma razonable y económica para el cliente. He utilizado este hotel dos veces en mi parada por San Jose y mi experiencia ha sido muy buena, lo recomiendo!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastisk service

Vi stannade här en natt. Min kompis anlände tidigare än mig och hotellet lät henne checka in tidigare samt gav henne frukost även om detta inte ingick första dagen. Receptionen, speciellt Kenneth (även den andra receptionisten vilken vi inte minns namnet på), var superhjälpsam. Han gav oss råd, tog reda på information och ringde samtal för att hjälpa oss. Hotellet är mycket centralt, gångavstånd till det mesta. Hotellet har bekväma sängar och en söt liten innergård. Inget lyxhotell men ett prisvärt hotell med bra standard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

The best hotel in San Jose

Muy buen hotel céntrico en San José, su host es muy amable, el desayuno es muy bueno y sano. Espero volver pronto
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They sold my room and try to send me to a really bad hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no me gustó que me ofrecieron una habitación que no era la que requería.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel bieter nicht wirklich ein Frühstück, es ist eher nur ein kleiner Snack. Wasserdruck der Dusche war super. In der nähme des Hotels gibt es einige Restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So disappointing I left after one night. A small, cramped room (with 2 beds and no space to walk), creaky beds, outdated decor, the most basic of equipment- and a supposedly continental breakfast which was laughable. The bed was old and creaky, and the room was noisy. It’d be hard to imagine a more depressing night...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Avoid the ground floor in front.

Don't stay on the first floor in room 101 or 102. You can hear everything from the buzzer for the front door to the clerk typing on their keyboard. Other than that, excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location at a great price. Perfect for a couple of nights to explore the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Arturo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Elegí el hotel por conveniencia en ubicación porque iba a realizar solamente un trámite en una institución. La atención por parte del personal fue Excelente, pero el hotel es triste y silencioso y la habitación no me agradó con respecto a las fotos, no hay amenidades y la limpieza no es buena, los canales de tv de mala calidad, en el baño hay una cortina ( eso ya no se usa, no es higiénico ) Es un hotel de paso pero si deben de mejorar porque no es bueno que los turistas se lleven esa impresión de la hotelería del centro de San José. Aclaro con esto que no estoy molesto solamente que no disfruté de la estancia.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute place, simple breakfast (wish they did not use so much plastic), great location near Jade Museum But noisy...bring earplugs:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

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

Morning staff friendly,however, mattress has ticks

Awful experience, the only good about the hotel was the morning staff they were very friendly and nice. However my husband and I arrived in different flights, and there was a problem with the reservation and they didn’t let us in until he arrived almost two hours later, my six years old kid was so sleepy and they didn’t even care about him. It was awful! the night person accused us that we would leave the hotel without paying, when the payment and the reservation was already done, it was awful experience! He was so mean, I don’t understand how I do not understand how he could not think about the kid! And that is not all The mattress has ticks! They changed our room but the damage was done, they told us that this happened before on the same room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Good location but average for the price paid

The hotel is in a pretty good location in relation to the city centre and China town. The main drawback is the size of the single rooms which were pretty small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, central location

Hotel was basic accommodations, but very friendly staff, clean, and in a great location. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Staff were wonderful, made us breakfast to go because we had an early flight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

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

Perfect

The best hotel really beautiful, my room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness

Not that costly, so okay

Far from luxurious, the staff was helpful and polite and the location within walking distance of central daytime San Jose stuff, but that also put it in an iffy neighborhood, that I really didn't feel comfortable about walking around late after dark. No elevator, so I had a third floor walk up of possible 4, even though I had requested the lowest possible floor, having mucho luggage and senior citizen years. In small room, at least the wi-fi worked well, tv, bathroom and firm bed, okay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deb

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

A Good Basic Hotel

Located in the Centre of San Jose, this hotel is within walking distance of museums, shopping, and the National artisans market (accross the street ). Convenient and very pleasant staff. Ask for a room at the back on first floor-you will be more comfortable. Staff is lovely. Continental breakfast is yogurt, fruit in bowls, white bread toasted with margarine and jam provided in packages, and one slice each of processed cheese and ham.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lugar de hospedaje mi y céntrico

Un lugar muy cercano Para mis negocios en San José
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017