Mid-range Taormina is located in a historic but slightly sketchy downtown location that’s close to restaurants, cafes, museums, and the National Botanical Garden. The hotel's common areas and 87 spacious rooms were renovated in 2015 with a fresh, neutral look, and are equipped with comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and big bathrooms. Guests enjoy the centrality of this place, the pleasant and clean rooms, and the lively modern sports bar, simple casino, and charming Italian restaurant, Il Gatopardo. Free valet parking, free hot breakfast, and free Wi-Fi are nice perks. There’s plenty to eat, see and do nearby, though this area is a haven for prostitution which can make its way into the hotel. Travelers seeking a pool and fitness center could try the Park Inn by Radisson San Jose, Costa Rica.
Mid-range Taormina is located in a historic but slightly sketchy downtown location that’s close to restaurants, cafes, museums, and the National Botanical Garden. The hotel's common areas and 87 spacious rooms were renovated in 2015 with a fresh, neutral look, and are equipped with comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and big bathrooms. Guests enjoy the centrality of this place, the pleasant and clean rooms, and the lively modern sports bar, simple casino, and charming Italian restaurant, Il Gatopardo. Free valet parking, free hot breakfast, and free Wi-Fi are nice perks. There’s plenty to eat, see and do nearby, though this area is a haven for prostitution which can make its way into the hotel. Travelers seeking a pool and fitness center could try the Park Inn by Radisson San Jose, Costa Rica.
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel is an upper-middle-range property located just outside of San Jose’s city center. Its 40 guest rooms are subtly stylish, juxtaposing light and dark tones and featuring quirky artwork. The modest line-up of on-site amenities includes a nice restaurant with free breakfast, as well as several inviting meeting rooms. The hotel’s location provides easy access to lovely Parque Metropolitano La Sabana and ample dining options, but most of the city’s top attractions are a lengthy walk away. Balmoral Hotel offers an excellent alternative for travelers who prefer to stay closer to the sites of the city center.
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel is an upper-middle-range property located just outside of San Jose’s city center. Its 40 guest rooms are subtly stylish, juxtaposing light and dark tones and featuring quirky artwork. The modest line-up of on-site amenities includes a nice restaurant with free breakfast, as well as several inviting meeting rooms. The hotel’s location provides easy access to lovely Parque Metropolitano La Sabana and ample dining options, but most of the city’s top attractions are a lengthy walk away. Balmoral Hotel offers an excellent alternative for travelers who prefer to stay closer to the sites of the city center.
Balmoral Hotel is an upper-middle-range property situated in downtown San Jose. Its location on busy Avenida Centrale makes it convenient to shopping, nightlife, and sightseeing -- all the main attractions are within easy walking distance. The hotel’s 113 guest rooms are cheerful and tidy, with wood or ceramic floors, colorful accent walls, and nature-themed art over the beds. Some have enclosed balconies and suites have separate living areas. The hotel has a small fitness center, and its restaurant, with its creative twist on authentic Costa Rican dishes, draws guests and local residents alike. Its upper-level bar offers live music several nights a week. Travelers who don't want to stay smack in the city center might prefer Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel.
Balmoral Hotel is an upper-middle-range property situated in downtown San Jose. Its location on busy Avenida Centrale makes it convenient to shopping, nightlife, and sightseeing -- all the main attractions are within easy walking distance. The hotel’s 113 guest rooms are cheerful and tidy, with wood or ceramic floors, colorful accent walls, and nature-themed art over the beds. Some have enclosed balconies and suites have separate living areas. The hotel has a small fitness center, and its restaurant, with its creative twist on authentic Costa Rican dishes, draws guests and local residents alike. Its upper-level bar offers live music several nights a week. Travelers who don't want to stay smack in the city center might prefer Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel.
Regulars flock to this family-owned hotel, open since 1992, mostly due to its low rates. The authentic property is made up of a conglomeration of five houses (from the 1930s) that are attached to each other, containing 35 rooms that are all slightly unique with simple furnishings. Set in the historic district of San José, the hotel allows guests to be away from the traffic, but still within walking distance of the downtown hub for cafés, restaurants, and tourist sites. Breakfast is offered each morning with sustainable, local products (when possible), along with free Wi-Fi and garden areas for working. Original floors and wood clapboard walls adorn the common areas and some rooms, but not all. Short- and long-term stays are welcome.
Regulars flock to this family-owned hotel, open since 1992, mostly due to its low rates. The authentic property is made up of a conglomeration of five houses (from the 1930s) that are attached to each other, containing 35 rooms that are all slightly unique with simple furnishings. Set in the historic district of San José, the hotel allows guests to be away from the traffic, but still within walking distance of the downtown hub for cafés, restaurants, and tourist sites. Breakfast is offered each morning with sustainable, local products (when possible), along with free Wi-Fi and garden areas for working. Original floors and wood clapboard walls adorn the common areas and some rooms, but not all. Short- and long-term stays are welcome.
Just a five-minute drive from downtown San Jose, Barcelo San Jose Palacio offers the amenities of a mid-range business hotel in a dated package. The hotel's large outdoor pool, three restaurants, and a cocktail lounge with live entertainment are noteworthy highlights, but much of the decor -- including pleather seating and lots of wood paneling -- feels a decade or two past its prime. The 254 rooms are likewise outdated, though they at least feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars -- some also have private balconies. The generous free breakfast and free airport shuttle add a good bit of value to a stay here. Check rates at the similarly priced Best Western Irazu for a more modern alternative with a casino and traditional tapas bar.
Just a five-minute drive from downtown San Jose, Barcelo San Jose Palacio offers the amenities of a mid-range business hotel in a dated package. The hotel's large outdoor pool, three restaurants, and a cocktail lounge with live entertainment are noteworthy highlights, but much of the decor -- including pleather seating and lots of wood paneling -- feels a decade or two past its prime. The 254 rooms are likewise outdated, though they at least feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars -- some also have private balconies. The generous free breakfast and free airport shuttle add a good bit of value to a stay here. Check rates at the similarly priced Best Western Irazu for a more modern alternative with a casino and traditional tapas bar.
Located in a central downtown San Jose setting, Tryp by Wyndham is a straightforward, mid-range city hotel with a decent restaurant (with great daily tapas and happy hours), free hot breakfast buffet, a modern fitness center, and plenty to see, do, and eat within walking distance -- including the La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Though somewhat bland, its 104 rooms are spacious and practical and come with coffeemakers, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Higher categories add kitchenettes and sofa beds. Guests appreciate the varied free breakfast, low rates, and central location that's within walking distance to historic sites, restaurants, fast food chains, and nightlife. Those after a little more style factor and a pool could try the nearby Hilton Garden Inn San Jose la Sabana.
Located in a central downtown San Jose setting, Tryp by Wyndham is a straightforward, mid-range city hotel with a decent restaurant (with great daily tapas and happy hours), free hot breakfast buffet, a modern fitness center, and plenty to see, do, and eat within walking distance -- including the La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Though somewhat bland, its 104 rooms are spacious and practical and come with coffeemakers, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Higher categories add kitchenettes and sofa beds. Guests appreciate the varied free breakfast, low rates, and central location that's within walking distance to historic sites, restaurants, fast food chains, and nightlife. Those after a little more style factor and a pool could try the nearby Hilton Garden Inn San Jose la Sabana.
This comfortable, family-owned hotel in San José has 32 units with lowish rates; most rooms are apartment-style with basic equipped kitchens. Pretty grounds and open-air hallways lead to an outdoor pool, and the hotel attracts families in transit, as well as those in town for longer stays (think medical and dental tourism). All layouts have granite working desks, wine glasses, and walk-in showers; larger units include separate sitting areas. Though not in the thick of downtown, guests are walking distance to a large park and a few great restaurants -- but don't miss the breakfast; it's included. Free airport transportation also adds to the value.
This comfortable, family-owned hotel in San José has 32 units with lowish rates; most rooms are apartment-style with basic equipped kitchens. Pretty grounds and open-air hallways lead to an outdoor pool, and the hotel attracts families in transit, as well as those in town for longer stays (think medical and dental tourism). All layouts have granite working desks, wine glasses, and walk-in showers; larger units include separate sitting areas. Though not in the thick of downtown, guests are walking distance to a large park and a few great restaurants -- but don't miss the breakfast; it's included. Free airport transportation also adds to the value.
The Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown has a great location for travelers doing business or attending events in the heart of the bustling city. Built in 1911, the three-pearl hotel is surrounded by restaurants and within a short walk of many top attractions. Highlights include a lively restaurant and bar and a lovely courtyard with bocce ball courts, plus a 24-hour business center and free Wi-Fi throughout. There's also a small fitness center on-site, and guests get free passes to a nearby gym. The property's 86 contemporary guest rooms all come equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but there are no microwaves and some units are on the small side. Travelers looking for a hotel that offers a free hot breakfast can compare rates with Hyatt House San Jose/Silicon Valley, which is also closer to the Santa Clara Convention Center.
The Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown has a great location for travelers doing business or attending events in the heart of the bustling city. Built in 1911, the three-pearl hotel is surrounded by restaurants and within a short walk of many top attractions. Highlights include a lively restaurant and bar and a lovely courtyard with bocce ball courts, plus a 24-hour business center and free Wi-Fi throughout. There's also a small fitness center on-site, and guests get free passes to a nearby gym. The property's 86 contemporary guest rooms all come equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but there are no microwaves and some units are on the small side. Travelers looking for a hotel that offers a free hot breakfast can compare rates with Hyatt House San Jose/Silicon Valley, which is also closer to the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Park Inn is the ultra-contemporary and business-friendly brand under the Radisson umbrella, and this one is no exception. The hotel opened in 2013 on the outskirts of downtown San José with 117 rooms and suites. Modern interiors start with the industrial-chic lobby, continuing to the restaurant and lounge with several seating options. On the third floor, there is an outdoor pool and hot tub heated by solar panels, which some find to be not so effective in warming up the water. Meanwhile rooms have lots of natural light and hints of bold colors, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, local coffee, and room service; breakfast is included in the rates. This is a good place to work and get some rest, but perhaps not the best spot for those seeking a lively or unique atmosphere. Those in search of more of a scene should try the Sheraton San José, though this location is further from downtown.
Park Inn is the ultra-contemporary and business-friendly brand under the Radisson umbrella, and this one is no exception. The hotel opened in 2013 on the outskirts of downtown San José with 117 rooms and suites. Modern interiors start with the industrial-chic lobby, continuing to the restaurant and lounge with several seating options. On the third floor, there is an outdoor pool and hot tub heated by solar panels, which some find to be not so effective in warming up the water. Meanwhile rooms have lots of natural light and hints of bold colors, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, local coffee, and room service; breakfast is included in the rates. This is a good place to work and get some rest, but perhaps not the best spot for those seeking a lively or unique atmosphere. Those in search of more of a scene should try the Sheraton San José, though this location is further from downtown.
This 60-room refurbished hotel is close to corporate offices in San José, making it convenient for business travelers. Owned by Israelis, the hotel has a chic, art-filled lobby with desktop computers and seating areas for congregating and catching up on emails. Several room types are located in two sections, and all come with simple decor and garden views. A basic American-style breakfast is served every morning with seating either inside or al fresco next to the swimming pool. Breakfast is not much to write home about, but the restaurant offers more gourmet options for lunch and dinner, as well as a full bar (room service is also available). There isn’t a fitness center, but guests are just a few blocks from Sabana Metropolitan Park for running and walking. The hotel is working towards having more reliable Wi-Fi, but it can be spotty.
This 60-room refurbished hotel is close to corporate offices in San José, making it convenient for business travelers. Owned by Israelis, the hotel has a chic, art-filled lobby with desktop computers and seating areas for congregating and catching up on emails. Several room types are located in two sections, and all come with simple decor and garden views. A basic American-style breakfast is served every morning with seating either inside or al fresco next to the swimming pool. Breakfast is not much to write home about, but the restaurant offers more gourmet options for lunch and dinner, as well as a full bar (room service is also available). There isn’t a fitness center, but guests are just a few blocks from Sabana Metropolitan Park for running and walking. The hotel is working towards having more reliable Wi-Fi, but it can be spotty.