I believe in being honest in reviews of places we’ve stayed. So that others — presumably mostly non-Costa Ricans — will know what to expect. At the same time, I want to be fair to the renters, because of challenges they face here that they wouldn’t in the U.S. Flying into San Jose airport, we made this our one “throw-away” stay-over before heading to our ultimate destinations far beyond the city. Which is to say we sorta knew what we were getting into. No illusions. This is definitely in-town San Jose, with all the good/bad that promises. Most of which we were up for. If you’re booking here, I’ll first say, MAKE SURE you aren’t assigned a room on the ground floor! That’s what we got, randomly assigned, and was basically like a prison cell. No windows whatsoever. Which even so, we might’ve endured without complaint. Except the shower was unspeakably bad, with shower head sending streams of water anywhere but on your body. The biggest OWN GOAL in hotel-keeping! Plus, no surprise, there was just this musty smell that no amount of dehumidification could overcome (despite small dehumidifier working round the clock here). One saving grace is they do have gated parking, though you have to go most of the way around the block to get to it. But is sufficient (ie, necessary), I’ll say. The best thing the property owners do is list on Expedia, which insures a high volume of American/European visitors, who we quickly learned to team up with. Front desk and wait staff excellent

It was our last day in costa rica. The hotel is well situated close by the main attractions of the city. The service is very good. The rooms are a bit old but it is in a nice building with nice paintings around. Breakfast is simple but fine.

A quick stay in San Jose to visit some friends.

My wife and I spent three delightful days at Dunn Inn in San José downtown, Costa Rica. The location was perfect, just a short walk to a lively casino and several museums. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the delicious free breakfast each morning and the meals at the on-site restaurant. Overall, we highly recommend Dunn Inn for its comfort, convenience, and excellent service.

Great check in with multilingual front desk. Quiet clean interior room. English speaking television good AC, WiFi. Safe. Great housekeeping and maintenance staff. Nice breakfast. Convenient. But pricey convenience foods.

Fabian was very friendly on my arrival. Quick and easy access to room. Room was ready and clean. I have stayed several times at this hotel and had no issues staff or rooms.

Nice clean hotel with complimentary breakfast.

Very helpful and friendly staff!

Staff is very friendly and helpful!

Aesthetically pleasing and comfortable hotel with a tasty (though surprisingly empty) restaurant. Comfortable beds and good air conditioning. The area outside feels quiet and safe and is about a ten minute walk from the major tourist sights downtown. Some very good restaurants within a five minute radius. Our shower floor was very slippery so people with mobility issues may want to beware - I'm athletic/able-bodied and almost slipped twice. Overall a great stay and I'd definitely stay here again!

Everyone working there was so lovely. Rooms super clean and comfortable, beds were great, breakfast was delicious. The only down side was the street noise from the club, but everything else was great!

The properly was very well located and in great condition. Staff are extremely friendly and help you with anything you need. The shuttle service from the airport works perfectly, we had no issues arriving to San Jose at midnight. Highly recommend place

This was a great spot to stay for two nights in San Jose. It was easy to walk to restaurants and the sights, and the parking was easy and convenient. It was nice to have breakfast included, and a coffee bar and restaurant onsite. The building has historic charm, but was still very clean and offered everything we needed. Our room was on the street level and the second night the bar across the street played very loud music till 5 AM. If you are a light sleeper bring ear plugs just in case, but that is what happens staying in the city!

The staff was welcoming, and helpful, especially Fabian. There is. security guard all night who is also friendly. The breakfast was delicious and served in a beautiful central area.

My favorite hotel in San Jose Costa Rica. The staff is amazing, they make me feel at home. Close to the national theater and other places.

The staff are awesome, the property old and most of the room don't have AC.

We started our Costa Rica experience at the Dunn Inn and 2 weeks later came back to finish it the staff are outstanding and the hotel is beautiful. Convenient, clean, and with onsite parking. We cannot fault the hotel.

I came to San Jose to see some friends that live there and I always stay at the Dunn Inn. The restaurant there is good also.

Overall good, but everything is a little bit old

Hotel Dunn Inn was great about helping us with airport transportation and communication. Everyone there was friendly and our room was spacious.

The property was oookay. The staff was stellar! We were lucky to meet Yaya at the front desk and she was seriously a breath of fresh air. She was welcoming and she had advise and ideas of what we could do on our way out. We were at another hotel and this is not what I was expecting at all... the professionalism and friendliness was top tier. I made a mistake with my booking and Yaya was so helpful and helped me not lose my marbles right there. Everything ended up working perfectly. We got a beautiful room. Now, their rooms do not have AC. It's a small hotel and booked thinking it will be on the way to the airport, no regrets because the staff there was just so wonderful! Breakfast was okay, not bad but it may be could be better, It is free so not a lot of complaints and they're really accommodating. The area is not bad but it can get really loud at night, if you deep sleep you wouldn't hear much like some people in our party. All in all it wasn't bad, it was affordable and you can walk to most things, it's not really in the middle of where it's all happening BUT if you are looking to have a nice, clean affordable place with staff that's really wonderful? then look no further.

I didn’t like having to climb stairs every time I came back to my room. It was more suited for a family vacation than a celebratory atmosphere

We were given a room with no external window. The main window opened into the hotel's stairwell. The shower was terrible and the bathroom light was broken. The location is good.

the room was clean and comfortable. nice breakfast included. staff very friendly and helpful.

Everything was really good here. I very well maimtained property. My only complaint os that the wifi was spotty and not very good

The hotel is on a noisy street with a late night casino on the same block. My first room was on the street level and was very loud with traffic and people. When I changed rooms, I was given an interior space with no light or windows. On the upside the staff was helpful and the breakfast was lovely, but all and all, I would not recommend the Hotel Dunn.

Esteban at reception was amazing, as well Edson, sorry if I make a mistake with his name, they are very professional. In the restaurant, Jesus the bartender very friendly and professional, Fanny the server, great too. In general not a single complaint. Every employee we contacted or ask question was very nice. Totally recommend this hotel and I will return again. Thanks for everything. Pura Vida !!!!

Such a cute unique hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We liked the location being not quite as busy and chaotic as other parts of San Jose.

I have been staying for years at the Dunn Inn when I am in San Jose. It's a great location with a lot of history.

Room was very clean. Shower was hot, but temperature surged. I would stay her again. Staff was friendly and the breakfast was appreciated

Terrible location

I love it but miss the old menu at the restaurant