Hotel Vesuvio / Costa Rica



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Contact:

Laura Jimenez Lara
General Manager
477-1000
San Jose, Costa Rica

Tel: +506/2221-8325, 2221-7586, 2256-1616
Fax: +506/2248-9442
info@hotelvesuvio.com
www.hotelvesuvio.com

Certified by:

Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) Costa Rica

Type of accommodation:

Bed & breakfast, lodge, inn
Hotel, resort

Features:

Hot water
Internet connection
Laundry facilities
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Telephone
Television

Other: Private parking, T.V w/cable, fans, safes, room service, tourist information, business center, restaurant, bar, terrace.

Year founded: 1993

Number of employees: 10

Percent of employees who are local residents: 99%

Type of destination:

City
Historic site

Able to accommodate:

Families
Gay/lesbian
Seniors
Singles
Singles with children
Volunteers

Description of the area:

The Vesuvio Hotel is one of the best small hotels in San Jose. A three star hotel, located in the historical downtown area, Vesuvio is walking distance from the most important attractions of San Jose city, such as the National Theater, the Cultural Plaza, the National Library, museums ,shops, restaurants, banks, nightlife and beautiful parks. The hotel is located in Barrio Otoya/Amón, one of the oldest districts in the area and is away from the noise and traffic of downtown, yet close enough to be able to walk the central business district within a few minutes. The management makes it a priority to give their guests the fullest attention to every detail. The hotel has 20 clean and comfortable rooms, all with private bathroom and hot water, cable T.V., phone, safety deposit box, and ceiling fans. We also have private parking for our guests, room service, laundry service, fax and internet access. The American Breakfast is included in the rate.

Available activities:

Tours
Visits to conservation projects

How to get there:

  • Closest international airport: 25 minutes ( Juan Santamaría Internacional Airport )

  • Closest local airport: 20 minutes ( Tobias Bolaños – Local Airport )
  • Making a difference:

    Hotel Vesuvio is an ecologically friendly hotel. The management and its employees feel very proud to be part of the “Certification for Sustainable Tourism” (CST) program. A tourist staying in our establishment which proudly displays the CST seal can be assured that this business is carrying out actions to reduce negative impacts on the environment and culture and in which it operates. We invite you to join us in this commitment.

  • We purchase in bulk and give preference to reusable or recyclable containers.

  • We avoid individual packages of sugar, butter, jelly, salt, etc. in the restaurant.

  • We use energy efficient light bulbs wherever possible.

  • We use biodegradable products for cleaning and as guest amenities.

  • We offer our guests towel and linen change on an optional basis.

  • We provide guests with information on local attractions, environmental protection, and ways to get involved.

  • We carefully monitor energy, natural gas and water consumption and make monthly adjustments in order to reduce usage.

  • We make donations to a national park.

  • We fumigate our hotel with ecological products.

  • We take care of our plants with products that are friendly to our environment.
  • General rates:

    $$$ ($50-$100)

    Date this information was provided: May 2008

    Eco-Index Sustainable Tourism is made possible thanks to a grant from the Multilateral Investment Fund of the Inter-American Development Bank.