Hotel Casa Roland, San José, Costa Rica

Delightful Experience

 by  harleysmom56  on  2009-01-12

We found Casa Roland to be absolutely delightful. The staff was very accomodating. The rooms very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was well bey...

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I would not stay here again

 by  austingrrl  on  2008-07-08

This place is highly overrated. It was expensive, the location is really out of the way and the manager is creepy. I would pick another place t...

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A huge disappointment

 by  Celinemarine  on  2008-05-03

We were looking for a place to spend one night, on the way from Monteverde to Corcovado. Since we had booked an early flight with Nature Air, t...

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Simply the Best!

 by  vbsurfa  on  2008-04-28

Once again, an excellent experience at the Casa Roland. I am a regular visitor, but the service and unique ambience is always pleasing. The com...

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What a place!

 by  vitosail  on  2008-01-24

What a great place! I have stayed in hotels all over the world, including some very elegant, and although this is not the most elegant I really...

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Loved

 by  Catwoozel  on  2008-01-11

Probably one of the cleanest and beautifully furnished hotels I have ever stayed in. The staff were friendly and helpful and the rooms - fantas...

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Outstanding

 by  anonymous  on  2008-01-02

My companion speaks 7 languages and has traveled world wide. I speak 3 and have traveled a lot in South America. Casa Roland is tjhe most charming inn either of us has stayed in, ever. The owner has acquired an extensive collection of Costa Rican art and every wall is covered with art, some of which is clearly of museum quality.We were charmed by the cheerfulness of the staff and their desire and ability to be of service. We also stayed in the sister facility in Quepos and found the same courteous and cheerful staff. I had several conversations with staff members (I am fluent in Spanish) and everyone I talked to said how much they liked the owner and how well he treated them. The faciiltiy in San Jose has had the exact same staff for over three years...no turnover.We recommend this place without reservation. The owner is building hotels in Golfito and Nosara, as well and although we did not visit those we have been told they are at least as fine as the two we visited.

Outstanding

 by  anonymous  on  2007-05-12

This hotel is a combination of things. It has a variety of some of the best art I've seen in one place besides a museum in my life. And it's everywhere you go in the labyrinth that is the Casa Roland. It came together the way amoebas come together - mutual attraction! The proprietor(s) bought up houses, house by house, and then, through construction wizardry which is ongoing and endless - kind of like the Universe - blended these houses together to make a labyrinthian oasis safe from the outside world. Safety is key to everyone there, and, really, all of Costa Rica is trying hard to find better ways to live in harmony with this greater body on whose skin we reside. But I digress. And the staff! The people of Casa Roland remind me of a well-run commune - everyone works together. As far as I can see, there is very little turn-over. Everyone loves it too much to leave! Most of the guests we've met the times we've stayed there are repeat customers, as we are now also. I'm almost reluctant to even write this review because I want this place to attract the kind of people that appreciate a certain questing character in life, and have a certain kind of philosophy. If you are a person that wants freedom of thought to flourish in the world, then you will be recognized instantly at the Casa Roland. But if you're not, then for all of our sakes, find a different hotel.