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8.5

Excellent

2,707 reviews

2,707 reviews

Housekeeping6
24-hour front desk3
Breakfast2
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9.0

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Exceptional for walking
Parking
FREE
Walkable places
Complejo Salsa 54 y Zadidas
110 m
Museo de Oro Precolombino y Numismática
160 m
San Jose Cathedral
240 m
El Apendice
260 m
Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana)
300 m
Closest landmarks
El Túnel de Tiempo Disco
300 m
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica Exchange House
310 m
Jade Museum
470 m
Annemarie's Boutique
470 m
Souvenir El Coco
470 m

Exe San Jose Center

Edificio Cristal, Avenida 1, calles 1 y 3, Carmen, San Jose, Costa Rica, 10101 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Carmen part of San Jose, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Juan Santamaría International Airport. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to fitness center, spa and sauna on-site.

Highlights

Front desk [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Sauna

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Fitness center

Sauna

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Value for money8.5
Location rating9.0
Nearest airportTobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)
Distance to airport7.2 km

Rooms available at Exe San Jose Center

Presidential Suite
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  • Room size: 110 m²/1184 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 queen beds & 1 sofa bed &...
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Junior Suite
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  • Room size: 60 m²/646 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 king bed
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Superior Double or Twin Room
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 queen bed or 2 queen beds
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Family Room
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  • Room size: 60 m²/646 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 queen beds or 1 queen bed...
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Deluxe Junior Suite
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  • Room size: 70 m²/753 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 queen beds
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Superior Double Room
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 king bed
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Double or Twin Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed or 2 queen beds
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Triple Room
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  • Room size: 60 m²/646 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 queen beds
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Single Superior Room
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 king bed
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Single Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does Exe San Jose Center have bars on the premises?

Delight in your holiday the finest way with a beverage in your hand at Exe San Jose Center's bar accessible right in front of your doorstep for whenever you need a sip or two.

Does Exe San Jose Center offer shuttle service for getting around?

For your ease of travel around the city, Exe San Jose Center provides None right where you need it making it easy for you to get to places quickly.

Does Exe San Jose Center provide laundry services?

Yes! Exe San Jose Center offers laundry service at your disposal for whenever you need your favorite outfits clean and fresh all throughout your getaway. Please contact the property for more information.

Is car parking available at Exe San Jose Center?

Exe San Jose Center has car park onsite free of charge for guest visitors traveling with vehicles to take full advantage when staying at this property. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Exe San Jose Center?

Exe San Jose Center's policy pertaining to children's bedding considers guests age 13 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

In which languages can Exe San Jose Center's employees communicate?

Exe San Jose Center can converse in 2 languages and supports popular languages such as English and Spanish for travelers traveling to this property. Please refer to the 'Amenities and facilities' section and in the 'Languages spoken' category to find out what different languages this property supports.

What is the typical rating that verified Business travelers' have given to Exe San Jose Center?

Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Exe San Jose Center an average rating of 8.2. You can look up more detailed customer ratings and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Couples' have given to Exe San Jose Center?

Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Exe San Jose Center an average rating of 7.9. You can look up on more in depth customer critiques, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

What time is check-in and check-out at Exe San Jose Center?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Visitors checking in or out before or after the specified hours may be charged an additional fee.

Is breakfast offered at Exe San Jose Center?

Wake up to a great buffet and continental breakfast at Exe San Jose Center. Travelers can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 8824 CRC for adults if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is usually included for less than buying it at the resort.

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What people love about Exe San Jose Center

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Cleanliness

    "Room was clean."

    David

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    August 11, 2021

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "I would highly recommend staying at this location."

    Kyla

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    April 14, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Great location, close to the commercial street."

    CHEN

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    January 22, 2022

Property ranking|Compared to 224 San Jose properties
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Value for money score
8.5/10
Location score
9/10
Service score
8.7/10
Cleanliness score
8.9/10
Better than
97
%
of San Jose properties
Better than
97
%
of San Jose properties
Better than
96
%
of San Jose properties
Better than
96
%
of San Jose properties
Overall rating:

8.5

Excellent
2,707 reviews
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Location
9.0
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More about Exe San Jose Center

More about Exe San Jose Center

Exe San Jose Center

Exe San Jose Center is a smart choice for travelers to San Jose, offering a relaxed and hassle-free stay.
Have a hassle-free trip while enjoying the services and amenities offered by Exe San Jose Center. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. Shuttle services provided by the hotel make exploring San Jose even more convenient. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's free parking, right on-site.
Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? At the hotel, your favorite travel outfits will be kept clean and available with laundry service provided on-site. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hotel to allow cleaner air for all guests.
Equipped with handy amenities, guestrooms at Exe San Jose Center guarantee a comfortable stay for all travelers. Some rooms at Exe San Jose Center are equipped with air conditioning for your convenience. In-room entertainment such as television and cable TV is provided for guests in some selected rooms. The hotel also offers mini bar in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed.
It's good to know that bathroom amenities including toiletries are provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Exe San Jose Center. Everyone loves a good cup of coffee! A coffee shop on-site means you can enjoy a cup of real, freshly brewed coffee every morning -- or anytime you feel like it. A night in at the hotel's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions.
Recreational facilities at Exe San Jose Center are designed for escape and relaxation. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the spa and sauna. Fitness lovers who want to keep up their routine on vacation can drop in at the hotel's fitness facility.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 98% of the city's accommodation.
This hotel beats 97% of accommodations in the city on value for money.
This accommodation is highly recommended for its location, scoring higher than 97% of other options in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.8

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

3 mentions

Housekeeping

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Steamroom
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Breakfast in room
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room safe box
  • Mini bar
  • Toiletries
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Buffet

Location

Edificio Cristal, Avenida 1, calles 1 y 3, Carmen, San Jose, Costa Rica, 10101
Excellent
Location

9

Airports
  • Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)
    7.2 km
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
    15.5 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
    950 m
Convenience store
  • Musmanni Mini Super
    100 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    20 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 3-12 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking for 6 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. This policy is imposed by the property.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until12:30
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)8824 CRC
The property
  • Number of rooms 100

Reviews of Exe San Jose Center from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.5
/
10
Cleanliness8.9
Facilities7.8
Location9.0
Service8.7
Value for money8.5
High score for San Jose
Rating
9+ Exceptional (13)
8-9 Excellent (6)
7-8 Very Good (5)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (3)
Time of the year
Mar - May (6)
Jun - Aug (4)
Sep - Nov (8)
Dec - Feb (9)

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8.4
Excellent
John from United States
Solo traveler
Single Superior Room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

A Nice Surprise”

For the most part, I enjoyed my stay at the EXE. I had a room on the 5th floor. There was a door to the connecting room and the first night, there were some very loud people in there and I could hear EVERYTHING. That went on until after 2 AM. From that point on, everything was fine. The room was modern and large. Despite the description on the website, all the beds are Queen size and not King. The hotel doesn't look like much on the outside and the lobby is pretty non-descript, but inside it is very modern and clean. I did not opt for the breakfast because it was a whopping $15 a day. The hotel is centrally located in San Jose and close to all the attractions in the city center such as the gold and jade museums. I wouldn't say that downtown San Jose is a pretty city. It is pretty gritty for the most part. But, if you want to be in the city center and don't want to pay too much, the EXE is a good option.

Reviewed May 07, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Jaime from United States
Business traveler
Double Standard
Stayed 2 nights in January 2018

Modern, clean, great location (center), amazing beds!”

We ended our Costa Rica trip here, and loved coming to a modern, clean, beautiful place. The surrounding area is old, and a bit dirty (it's downtown San Jose), yet this is a little Oasis of greatness right in the middle of everything that you can see in San Jose (as there's not too much to see). Staff was very friendly, and the Hotel itself was quite nice.

Reviewed January 08, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Lorenzo from Panama
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2018

Comfy and quite room ”

It was a wonderful experience in the heart of San Jose Center, I would recommend this hotel for sure. Regards, Lorenzo

Reviewed November 09, 2018

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8.0
Excellent
james from United Kingdom
Group
Double Standard
Stayed 1 night in October 2018

Pleasant stay ”

The hotel is central in San Jose. The hotel also has parking which is free. The staff were friendly and the hotel was clean. The hotel is very modern, but our rooms didn’t have windows. So the rooms didn’t have any natural light. Agoda also overcharged me for the hotel rooms. Overall my stay was pleasant.

Reviewed October 26, 2018

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9.2
Exceptional
Brandon from United States
Solo traveler
Double Standard
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Nice hotel, interesting setup. ”

I got a room with no outside window. The first room was a little odd that it was like up some stairs and had like a low ceiling. Felt a bit claustrophobic and asked if there was another room. The staff was super friendly and swapped me to a different room (still without outside window) but much nicer and bigger which was just fine. Really clean room. Comfy bed, great staff, awesome location in the center of things. Would stay here again (maybe just not in that first room)

Reviewed January 16, 2020

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6.0
Dean
Couple
Superior Double Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

There must be something better?”

We spend one night in Exe San Jose waiting for a flight connection. I must say that in my opinion the pictures of the hotel on Agoda are a little misleading and we were disappointed in our choice of rooms. The room was exceptionally basic and did not even have a glass to drink water from?

Reviewed November 28, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
yuli from United States
Couple
Double Standard
Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

excellent hotel, excellent loation”

I did not take the breakfast... Very short walking distance the city center, museum of gold etc... parking for free. all is excellent! I recommend!

Reviewed August 22, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Lisa from United States
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 3 nights in April 2019

Exceptional”

What a great location for a hotel! It was in the middle of the city! There were a number of restaurants in walking distance as well as plenty of sights to see! The staff was friendly and helpful and the rooms were big, clean, and comfortable. The only thing I would suggest is not to walk around at night in this area alone.

Reviewed April 22, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Ricky from United States
Couple
Triple Room
Stayed 9 nights in September 2018

Outstanding hotel for your money.”

The gym needed weight lifting machines, instead of dumbbell weights. Need to lower the price of the breakfast buffet price of $15.00/day/person.

Reviewed September 22, 2018

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7.2
Very good
byron from United States
Solo traveler
Double Standard
Stayed 7 nights in February 2019

Not bad”

Pros - Very good location, near a grocery store, restaurants, coffee shops. Central Avenida's colorful walking street, and. parks. Cons - After the first night, I had bed bug bites. I later found the bug on my mattress and removed the chubby culprit. My hotel room's ceiling was about 6 feet 6 inches in height and I'm 6 feet tall, I had to bend over everytime I put on/off my shirts. Seems like the interior of the hotel building was originally designed for commercial office space use, and then later converted into a hotel? A bit of an "odd stroll" each time I went to and from my room as the floor's layout just didn't agree with my senses. It just didn't seem normal. Gym was just okay. Highly recommend doing everything outdoors during the daytime, the neighborhood felt very unsafe at night.

Reviewed February 23, 2019

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7.6
Very good
Jeffrey from United States
Solo traveler
Double Standard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

Nice place, but can be noisy outside in the hall”

It’s a very nice hotel with a cool open concept lounge type area on each floor. Almost every morning I would be woken up by someone being noisy, other guests or staff talking, etc. i tend to like to sleep in until 9 or 10 tho, so the noise probably would not affect early risers. I have stayed at this hotel 3 times now, so it is a good hotel. And

Reviewed May 11, 2018

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9.2
Exceptional
Helena from Slovakia
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 2 nights in June 2018

Exceptional”

perfect location, just in the centre, very nice place. After long travelling very good and affordable treat, would stay again. Very very friendly and helpful staff, they recommended places to eat, helped me to sort out how to get to another places, bus terminal. I really enjoyed my stay.

Reviewed July 06, 2018

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9.2
Exceptional
Ricky from United States
Solo traveler
Triple Room
Stayed 9 nights in March 2019

Exceptional”

Breakfast buffet is way too expensive per person. If it was about $7.00/person, instead of $15.00/ person, more clients would purchase it. Maids and desk staff are great.

Reviewed April 05, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Steve from United States
Business traveler
Junior Suite
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Excellent”

Definitely will recommend this hotel.

Reviewed February 17, 2019

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4.0
Dinh from United Kingdom
Group
Single Superior Room
Stayed 3 nights in July 2019

Rats in the walls”

I booked 2 hotel rooms . To stay for 3 nights. One of the rooms had rats in the walls. You could hear them running around all night so couldn’t sleep properly . I raised the issue with the manager in the morning only to be told that because we booked through agoda we had to raise the issue with them. Stay here if you don’t mind being kept awake by rodents

Reviewed July 14, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Lorenzo from Panama
Solo traveler
Double Standard
Stayed 1 night in November 2018

Genial”

Fue genial.....

Reviewed November 13, 2018

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8.8
Excellent
Sergio from Panama
Solo traveler
Junior Suite
Stayed 4 nights in February 2018

Buen hotel y muy limpio”

Hotel con habitaciones muy limpias y muy grandes, el personal muy atento y agradable, muy buena gerencia. Creo que el servicio de restaurante para almuerzo y cena seria excelente, falta el servicio de lavandería a los clientes.

Reviewed February 26, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
ANNE from Costa Rica
Couple
Double Standard
Stayed 1 night in November 2018

Excellent hotel. Tout est super. Je recommande vivement”

Très bien situé. Chambre spacieuse. Tout est parfait

Reviewed November 20, 2018

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5.6
Mathias from Germany
Solo traveler
Double Standard
Stayed 2 nights in November 2018

Praktisch”

Soweit ok

Reviewed August 02, 2019

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7.6
Very good
Selina from Germany
Couple
Double Standard
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Gute Lage, kostenloses Parken, schöne Zimmer, hellhörig”

Schöne Zimmer, sehr hellhörig.

Reviewed May 05, 2019

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