Hotel Amon Plaza, San Jose

I’d traveled to Costa Rica some 25 years ago as a child and I wanted to see San Jose Costa Rica again because I wanted to re live some of the good times I experienced. Some people warned me about the city. Some people in this review site had warned about the hotel. I chucked it to snobby American travelers that expected high American standards (LOL). Sadly, I have to say they hit it right on the money. Additional warning for the young or elderly traveler, as I drove to this location at night, I saw prostitutes openly in the streets as well as people who were obviously under the influence. Next day I asked if it was safe to walk to the center of San Jose I was told that it was not safe in the day time as predators were looking for tourists, much less should we walk at night. As far as service goes, I had travelers’ checks with me and as the hotel advertises they had a currency exchange service. I was told that they did not have any money to change my traveler’s checks by a somewhat rude woman behind the counter. You see, I would usually not have a problem with this; however I was also told that thieves prey on tourists who actually use banks for this kind of service. One exception to the awful service, I befriended one gentleman on the restaurant staff who was well mannered and offered some of information that I was able to provide you with.

The Hotel is generally dirty. It has very poor lighting, service was poor. The TV did not work and nothing was done to rectify. The only thing thisplace has going for it is location.