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8.4

Excellent

1,608 reviews

1,608 reviews

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8.9

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Nearby landmarks
Lavandería Lavamex 230 m
Souvenir El Coco 290 m
Central Market (Mercado Central) 310 m
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica Exchange House 460 m
Bar Chavelona 580 m
Correos de Costa Rica 600 m
Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana) 670 m
Galeria Ocelote 680 m
El Apendice 760 m
Complejo Salsa 54 y Zadidas 820 m

Hotel Novo

Avenida Central y Primera, Calle 14, Merced, San Jose, Costa Rica, 60111 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Merced part of San Jose, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Front desk [24-hour]

Excellent room comfort & quality

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

Announcements by hotel (1)
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Contactless check-in/out

Bar

Laundry service

Restaurants

Room service

Value for money8.4
Location rating8.9
Nearest airportTobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)
Distance to airport6.5 km

Rooms available at Hotel Novo

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

9

Triple Room
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  • Room size: 26 m²/280 ft²
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Double Room
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Quadruple Room
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 queen beds
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QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS FOR NON-SMOKERS
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    Single Room
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      Double Room 2 Double Beds
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          Room Assigned on Arrival
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            Quadruple Room 2 Queen Beds
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              Double room DOUBLE TWIN
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                Frequently asked questions

                What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Novo?

                Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

                How do I get to Hotel Novo?

                If you're looking for an easy way to get around San Jose with private transportation, the hotel can arrange car rental for you.

                What is the smoking policy at Hotel Novo?

                Hotel Novo does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

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                Overall rating:

                8.4

                Excellent
                15 reviews
                Cleanliness
                8.8
                Facilities
                7.1
                Location
                8.9
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                More about Hotel Novo

                More about Hotel Novo

                Offering a restaurant, Hotel Novo is located in San José City Centre, just a 10-minute walk from the National Theatre. It features free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Each room here is air-conditioned and includes a desk, safety-deposit box and a satellite TV. The private bathrooms include free toiletries. At Hotel Novo you will find a bar, while other dining options can be found within 500 metres. The property also features luggage storage and a vending machine. The city’s popular Metropolitan Cathedral is an 8-minute walk from the property, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in neighbouring Alajuela can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

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                Amenities and facilities

                Very good
                Facilities

                7.1

                Most talked about facilities

                Breakfast

                2 mentions

                Housekeeping

                1 mention

                Languages spoken
                • English
                • Spanish
                Accessibility
                • Wheelchair accessible
                Internet access
                • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
                • Internet
                • Internet services
                • Wi-Fi in public areas
                Cleanliness and safety
                • Anti-viral cleaning products
                • Body thermometer
                • Breakfast takeaway service
                • Cashless payment service
                • Doctor/nurse on call
                • First aid kit
                • Free face masks
                • Hand sanitizer
                • Hot water linen and laundry washing
                • Individually-wrapped food options
                • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
                • Room sanitization opt-out available
                • Rooms sanitized between stays
                • Safe dining setup
                • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
                • Shared stationery removed
                • Staff trained in safety protocol
                • Temperature check for guests and staff
                Dining, drinking, and snacking
                • Bar
                • Restaurants
                • Room service
                • Vending machine
                Services and conveniences
                • Air conditioning in public area
                • Contactless check-in/out
                • Daily housekeeping
                • Elevator
                • Facilities for disabled guests
                • Food delivery
                • 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
                • Fire extinguisher
                • Front desk [24-hour]
                • Non-smoking rooms
                • Pets allowed
                Getting around
                • Rental car

                Food and dining

                Restaurants on site
                Restaurant
                • No additional information available

                Location

                Avenida Central y Primera, Calle 14, Merced, San Jose, Costa Rica, 60111
                Excellent
                Location

                8.9

                Airports
                • Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)
                  6.5 km
                • Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
                  14.8 km
                Hospital or clinic
                • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
                  1.7 km
                Convenience store
                • Musmanni Mini Super
                  540 m
                Cash withdrawal
                • ATM
                  60 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.

                Others
                • 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 until12:00

                Property announcements

                In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

                Reviews of Hotel Novo from real guests

                Provided by verified guests of Agoda
                8.4
                /
                10
                Excellent
                Cleanliness8.8
                Facilities7.1
                Location8.9
                Room comfort and quality9.0
                Service8.5
                Value for money8.4
                High score for San Jose
                Rating
                9+ Exceptional (3)
                8-9 Excellent (2)
                7-8 Very Good (2)
                6-7 Good (0)
                <6 Below Expectation (1)
                Time of the year
                Mar - May (4)
                Jun - Aug (3)
                Sep - Nov (0)
                Dec - Feb (1)

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                9.2
                Exceptional
                jean from Canada
                Couple
                Double Room
                Stayed 1 night in March 2022

                No frills”

                If you want frills, go to the Hilton. For the price you can't beat it. Rooms are very clean, staff is very nice, bathrooms are dated but otherwise it's perfectly fine.

                Reviewed March 14, 2022

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                4.4
                Bulent from Turkey
                Solo traveler
                Double Room
                Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

                Average”

                Central location but very noisy. Furnitures are old. Breakfast is below average. It is fine if you are looking for somewhere to stay one or two nights and pay reasonable place. I do not recommend to couples.

                Reviewed August 30, 2019

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                8.8
                Excellent
                YOUSUF from India
                Group
                Double Room
                Stayed 2 nights in June 2016

                I made a good choice ”

                The location was fantastic , the hotel was good so were the staff , at the price I would say it's a fantastic place to be

                Reviewed March 03, 2017

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                9.2
                Exceptional
                YOUSUF from India
                Group
                Double Room
                Stayed 2 nights in July 2016

                Good”

                This hotel is centrally located , noisy day and night specially in Friday - Sunday , staff are wonderful , rooms are neat and clean , quite windy , view is fantastic , everything that one might need is just round the corner

                Reviewed July 13, 2016

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                8.7
                Excellent
                Gareth from United States
                Couple
                Double Room
                Stayed 1 night in March 2016

                Nice location & room”

                location, cleanliness, takes credit cards

                We were only there for one night and had to leave early the next morning so we didn't try the breakfast, but our room was nice. No window, but it had AC, a big bathroom, and cable. No complaints for a place to stay one night.

                Reviewed March 13, 2016

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                7.2
                Very good
                Eugenia from Uruguay
                Couple
                Double Room
                Stayed 1 night in May 2019

                Bueno”

                Pasamos la primer noche que llegamos. Queda cerca de la terminal de buses, se puede ir caminando al hotel. Está a media cuadra de la principal donde se encuentra todo y cerca del mercado central. El desayuno es aceptable. La zona durante la noche no es muy linda. La habitación era oscura sin ventanas al exterior pero limpia, y la cama era muy confortable. Recordable!

                Reviewed June 01, 2019

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                10.0
                Exceptional
                Raul from Argentina
                Couple
                Double Room
                Stayed 1 night in March 2015

                Muy agradable estadia”

                La atencion, la ubicacion y las comodidades

                El hotel cumplió con todas nuestras expectativas, la atención de todo el personal fue excelente. Nos brindaron ayuda en todo lo que necesitamos, hasta nos acompañaron para indicarnos donde podíamos hacer comprar algo que necesitábamos. El desayuno muy bueno. Realmente lo recomendamos.

                Reviewed March 10, 2015

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                7.6
                Very good
                mikhail from Russia
                Solo traveler
                Double Room
                Stayed 4 nights in February 2022

                Very good”

                Для этой цены сойдет

                Reviewed February 14, 2022

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