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    Taormina Hotel and Casino

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    Avenida 11 Calle 3 Bis | Barrio Amon, San Jose 10103, Costa Rica
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5 408 reviews
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    Avenida 11 Calle 3 Bis Barrio Amon, San Jose 10103 Costa Rica See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
    Airport Transportation
    3.5 Star accommodation
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    30 Sep1 Oct
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    Reviewed 12 August 2018
    Great staff, newly renovated, convenient location,

    I had a very pleasant experience during a 5-day stay at the newly renovated Taormina Hotel in San Jose. The check-in experience was very good. The front desk staff and manager were full of smiles. They were helpful and attentive. I had a standard room...More

    Thank prince5552018
    Reviewed 8 August 2018
    Loud music

    I stopped at the Taormina on Saturday, Aug 4th 2018 to visit with a friend who had just arrived from the US. We were sitting in the bar next to the casino catching up on things when they started live entertainment in the casino. It...More

    1  Thank pcarder
    Reviewed 6 August 2018
    Nice Hotel and Great Staff

    We have stayed here twice and the rooms are always clean and the staff friendly and helpful. The first time we stayed was in 2016 and due to renovations our room did not yet have a/c. The hotel management gave us a 50% discount on...More

    Thank Cortesokc
    Reviewed 30 June 2018
    Very enjoyable

    Best stay that I have has in my five trips to CR. First stay at the Taormina Hotel and Casino. The room was very warm and clean. Customer service from the staff was wonderful !!! Food at the restaurant from breakfast to dinner was great.

    1  Thank johnsobr52
    Reviewed 26 June 2018
    Nice hotel and casino

    Stayed here this past weekend with me and my 3 buddies. The front desk and staff are outstanding! The restaurant served breakfast in the morning, and was delicious with a lot of choices! The rooms were very clean, AC was very nice. We will absolutely...More

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    Taormina Hotel and Casino is strategically located in the historic neighborhood of Barrio Amon in San Jose, Costa Rica near the Financial Center of the Capital. It is close to cultural attractions, entertainment, ...More and only 25 minutes away from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. The property features 90 magnificent rooms, distributed in a four story building. We're a very inviting hotel with a distinguished Costa Rican style and a friendly bi-lingual staff. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Breakfast included
    Free Parking
    Air Conditioning
    Airport Transportation
    Casino and Gambling
    Concierge
    Dry Cleaning
    Laundry Service
    Meeting Rooms
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Refrigerator in room
    Wheelchair Access
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Spa
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
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    Hotel Style
    Casino
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Casino
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    87
    Price range
    US$50 - US$120 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Formerly known as
    Hotel Mona Lisa
    Also Known As
    Taormina Hotel And Casino Costa Rica/San Jose
    Location
    Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
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    1 February 2017|
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    Response from Mike M | Reviewed this property |
    There is a gym on Av. 7, between Calle 9 and 7. Or you can go to the Gold's Gym at the Radisson (a 13 minute walk).
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    22 December 2016|
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    Response from info i | Property representative |
    Hello, you are welcome to be in the vehicle when the valet driver goes into the parking lot, but due to our insurance policy only the valet driver can actually drive the car into the lot. The 2 lots we have do have plenty of... More
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    "I stayed n the 4th floor, facing the street. Rooms are spacious and clean"
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    "The 4th floor has remodeled rooms."
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