Hotel el Descanso

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Sabana Park

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October 2025

November 2025

Hotel el Descanso, in the heart of Hospital, offers a practical base with thoughtful amenities. Guests value the laundry facilities, luggage storage, and free in-room WiFi. Sabana Park is just minutes away.

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Tomorrow

Oct 22 - Oct 23

All rooms

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2 beds

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Single Room

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LED TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Wardrobe

Daily housekeeping

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room (Habitacion 1 Cama Queen)

Highlights

LED TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room (Habitacion de 2 Camas)

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LED TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Wardrobe

Daily housekeeping

City view
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Hospital, a neighbourhood in San José, is home to Hotel el Descanso. Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Park and Sabana Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Visit our San José travel guide

Avenida 2 con calle 22, 22560304, San José, San José, 10103

What's nearby

Sabana Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Morazan Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

San Jose Cemetery Station - 14 min walk
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Soda Mirey's - ‬1 min walk
‪Le Bistrot de Paris - ‬4 min walk
‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min walk
‪Lubnan - ‬2 min walk
‪Soda Alexander - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel el Descanso

Hotel near Sabana Park

Located close to Central Park and Morazan Park, Hotel el Descanso provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
A 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guest rooms at Hotel el Descanso include amenities, such as free WiFi.

More amenities include:

32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Business services

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
17 steps to reach entrance
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel el Descanso Hotel

Hotel el Descanso San José

Hotel el Descanso Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel el Descanso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel el Descanso?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel el Descanso?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel el Descanso?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel el Descanso located?

Located in Hospital, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sabana Park and Central Park. Morazan Park and National Museum of Costa Rica are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Jose Cemetery Station is 14 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 20 minutes.

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