DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari San Jose is a four-pearl property located a 10-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel’s rustic elegant design pays homage to colonial hacienda-style architecture, but its 222 guest rooms have an unmistakable chain-hotel feel. It has a good range of on-site features -- including an attractive outdoor pool, a restaurant, bar, and a well-equipped fitness center -- which are particularly essential given that there’s not much for guests to do within walking distance. Its large, flexible meeting spaces make it a popular choice for conferences and events. Travelers may want to compare amenities and rates with the nearby Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari San Jose is a four-pearl property located a 10-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel’s rustic elegant design pays homage to colonial hacienda-style architecture, but its 222 guest rooms have an unmistakable chain-hotel feel. It has a good range of on-site features -- including an attractive outdoor pool, a restaurant, bar, and a well-equipped fitness center -- which are particularly essential given that there’s not much for guests to do within walking distance. Its large, flexible meeting spaces make it a popular choice for conferences and events. Travelers may want to compare amenities and rates with the nearby Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose.
Despite belonging to the Marriott chain, this upscale hotel is full of character, style, and Old World charm with its grand hacienda-style design, smartly dressed interiors, and beautiful garden grounds. A resort-esque line up of features: two pools, an exceptional spa, modern fitness center, driving range, and several restaurants -- make this an appealing option for vacationers. Its 209 rooms are large and come with minibars, coffeemakers, and Juliet balconies. Despite the lackluster location, the Marriott’s colonial character, resort-style amenities, and vast business events capability shape a refreshing departure from San Jose’s predominantly generic, business-centric hotels. Travelers seeking similar amenities, but with modern rooms and lower rates could try the Real InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall.
Despite belonging to the Marriott chain, this upscale hotel is full of character, style, and Old World charm with its grand hacienda-style design, smartly dressed interiors, and beautiful garden grounds. A resort-esque line up of features: two pools, an exceptional spa, modern fitness center, driving range, and several restaurants -- make this an appealing option for vacationers. Its 209 rooms are large and come with minibars, coffeemakers, and Juliet balconies. Despite the lackluster location, the Marriott’s colonial character, resort-style amenities, and vast business events capability shape a refreshing departure from San Jose’s predominantly generic, business-centric hotels. Travelers seeking similar amenities, but with modern rooms and lower rates could try the Real InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall.
Home to Costa Rica’s largest convention center, the sprawling upper-middle-range Wyndham is a magnet for large-scale (predominantly business) events, though its proximity and ease of access to the airport resonates with many traveler types. Between the three outdoor pools, swim-up bar, Hard Rock Cafe, Japanese and Italian restaurants, casino, sports bar, spa, and beauty salon, the Wyndham rivals a resort with its many features -- though much of the property remains dated. Its 230 rooms and suites are huge, and while also jaded, they’re perfectly quiet, comfortable, and well-equipped with features like coffeemakers, minibars, suit stands, and huge handsome bathrooms. Suites have spas and kitchenettes. The free buffet breakfast (guests rave about), free airport shuttle, and free Wi-Fi comprise some appealing perks, though travelers seeking something more compact and modern could try the Holiday Inn San Jose-Escazu.
Home to Costa Rica’s largest convention center, the sprawling upper-middle-range Wyndham is a magnet for large-scale (predominantly business) events, though its proximity and ease of access to the airport resonates with many traveler types. Between the three outdoor pools, swim-up bar, Hard Rock Cafe, Japanese and Italian restaurants, casino, sports bar, spa, and beauty salon, the Wyndham rivals a resort with its many features -- though much of the property remains dated. Its 230 rooms and suites are huge, and while also jaded, they’re perfectly quiet, comfortable, and well-equipped with features like coffeemakers, minibars, suit stands, and huge handsome bathrooms. Suites have spas and kitchenettes. The free buffet breakfast (guests rave about), free airport shuttle, and free Wi-Fi comprise some appealing perks, though travelers seeking something more compact and modern could try the Holiday Inn San Jose-Escazu.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Monteverde Lodge & Gardens is a quaint, off-rustic hotel an intimate, garden setting high in Monteverde's mountains. The lovely, rainforest-view pool area, excellent local food in the restaurant, and indoor butterfly garden are all noteworthy. Each of the 27 rooms is modern and bright, with amazing jungle views, free Wi-Fi, and contemporary bathrooms, plus many rooms have balconies or terraces. Keep in mind that there are no televisions or air-conditioning to keep with the hotel's quiet, eco-friendly focus. Santa Elena’s dining and shopping are less than 10 minutes away on foot while the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest is 15-minute drive from the hotel. It's also worth considering the nearby El Establo, which offers more amenities in a larger, resort-style setting at similar rates.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Monteverde Lodge & Gardens is a quaint, off-rustic hotel an intimate, garden setting high in Monteverde's mountains. The lovely, rainforest-view pool area, excellent local food in the restaurant, and indoor butterfly garden are all noteworthy. Each of the 27 rooms is modern and bright, with amazing jungle views, free Wi-Fi, and contemporary bathrooms, plus many rooms have balconies or terraces. Keep in mind that there are no televisions or air-conditioning to keep with the hotel's quiet, eco-friendly focus. Santa Elena’s dining and shopping are less than 10 minutes away on foot while the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest is 15-minute drive from the hotel. It's also worth considering the nearby El Establo, which offers more amenities in a larger, resort-style setting at similar rates.
This 140-room Sheraton opened in 2013 and it remains quite modern; in fact, it has quickly become a reliable gem for business travelers who need to count on certain things during their stay in San José. Close to corporate headquarters and Costa Rica's biggest mall, the entire property offers free and reliable Wi-Fi -- and there are plenty of areas to work, starting with the cheerful lobby that seems to go on forever, along with sleek conference facilities, and in-room working desks. Super comfy rooms also have floor-to-ceiling windows and coffeemakers with local brew. When ready for a break, head to the breezy rooftop bar, which offers views of the often jaw-dropping sunsets. There's also a small pool (that no one really uses), a fitness center, and trendy restaurants with varying hours of operation.
This 140-room Sheraton opened in 2013 and it remains quite modern; in fact, it has quickly become a reliable gem for business travelers who need to count on certain things during their stay in San José. Close to corporate headquarters and Costa Rica's biggest mall, the entire property offers free and reliable Wi-Fi -- and there are plenty of areas to work, starting with the cheerful lobby that seems to go on forever, along with sleek conference facilities, and in-room working desks. Super comfy rooms also have floor-to-ceiling windows and coffeemakers with local brew. When ready for a break, head to the breezy rooftop bar, which offers views of the often jaw-dropping sunsets. There's also a small pool (that no one really uses), a fitness center, and trendy restaurants with varying hours of operation.
The 372-room Intercontinental is the biggest and best-equipped hotel in the San Jose area, with a pool complex, enormous spa, five restaurants, a rental car desk, and even foreign currency exchange. It's a haven for business travelers, and offers some truly luxe accommodations in its Club Tower. But it feels like a large chain hotel, so leisure travelers who want to experience some local charm might want to consider the nearby Marriott San Jose.
The 372-room Intercontinental is the biggest and best-equipped hotel in the San Jose area, with a pool complex, enormous spa, five restaurants, a rental car desk, and even foreign currency exchange. It's a haven for business travelers, and offers some truly luxe accommodations in its Club Tower. But it feels like a large chain hotel, so leisure travelers who want to experience some local charm might want to consider the nearby Marriott San Jose.
Wyndham Garden is a modern upper-middle-range business-centric property located in San Jose’s poshest province, Escazu. The 111 huge rooms are clean and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffeemakers, and modern bathrooms. They’re also surprisingly quiet given the neighboring highway which most rooms overlook. Other features include a modern restaurant with a casual cocktail bar, 24-hour room service, and a sundries store. For leisure, there's an indoor 65-foot lap pool (though some find it too chilly) and a sprawling (albeit sparsely equipped) fitness center. Freebies include a decent hot buffet breakfast, secure parking, and a shuttle service to local malls and business parks which is handy because it’s impossible to get across the highway on foot. As an alternative, the Isla Verde Hotel has lower rates, a free buffet breakfast, and Cantonese restaurant.
Wyndham Garden is a modern upper-middle-range business-centric property located in San Jose’s poshest province, Escazu. The 111 huge rooms are clean and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffeemakers, and modern bathrooms. They’re also surprisingly quiet given the neighboring highway which most rooms overlook. Other features include a modern restaurant with a casual cocktail bar, 24-hour room service, and a sundries store. For leisure, there's an indoor 65-foot lap pool (though some find it too chilly) and a sprawling (albeit sparsely equipped) fitness center. Freebies include a decent hot buffet breakfast, secure parking, and a shuttle service to local malls and business parks which is handy because it’s impossible to get across the highway on foot. As an alternative, the Isla Verde Hotel has lower rates, a free buffet breakfast, and Cantonese restaurant.
