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2.31km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
With a stay at Hotel Quinta Avenida in San José (Merced), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Avenida Escazú Shopping Center.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
At Hotel Quinta Avenida, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Stay in one of 68 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
GGuest User 2023.02.27
I chose this hotel because of its 24 hour service, as we came into San Jose CR on a late flight and needed late check in. The clerk was amazingly nice. She didnt speak English but we managed with Google translate. Since the parking lot was locked, she told us we could park in front of the hotel and nothing would happen to our fancy rental car- we were skeptical but she was right. The hotel is totally basic but clean. The tiny room with no windows to the outside. was fine for one night. The mattresses were clean as was the linen. However the even tinier bathroom had a terrible odor and the faucet was unsteady. Showering was not for the faint-of-hearted. There was a safe on one of the shelves. Since the doors lock is basic I wouldnt leave valuables there. There was a small shared refrigerator next to the reception, that was adequate for our needs. nFor the most part it was quiet and we awoke early to get out of San Jose before the traffic. There is no elevator but we had no problem with the clean and wide, well lit staircase.
32 review
3.7/5
Price from
CAD 40
per night
2.92km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
With a stay at Hotel Casa Roland San José in San José (Pavas), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Avenida Escazú Shopping Center.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
JJiujiu （SCZ） 2024.01.21
The room was big, clean, quiet, and the breakfast was great!
Outstanding
121 review
4.7/5
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CAD 83
per night
3.51km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
Radisson Hotel Group Americas has implemented the Radisson Hotels Americas Safety Protocol, a program of in-depth cleanliness and disinfection procedures, in partnership with SGS, the world's leading Health and Safety inspection company. The Radisson Hotels Americas Safety Protocol is an extension to the brand commitment which includes 20 steps and an additional 10-step protocol for Meetings and Events. These steps include hand sanitizing stations at all entrances, the use of Personal Protective Equipment-PPE, enhanced and recorded cleaning and disinfection frequency, reiteration of food safety standards and comprehensive staff training.For additional information please refer to www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/health-safetyRelax and Unwind at the Radisson Hotel San Jose, Costa Rica. Boasting a convenient location near the historic city center, the Radisson Hotel San Jose, Costa Rica offers comfortable accommodations in the city's vibrant financial, commercial and government district. The hotel is also close to major attractions including the National Theatre, Golden Museum and a range of shopping and dining options. While staying with us, you will enjoy on-site amenities such as a Fitness Center, Executive Lounge, spacious meeting rooms and two restaurants, casino - everything you need for a truly exceptional hotel stay. Reserve your stay online today and experience the comfort and convenience of the Radisson Hotel San Jose, Costa Rica.The Radisson is dedicated to your comfort and satisfaction, we offer many world-class amenities, including a 24-hour Business Center, on-site casino and in-room massage service. Rejuvenate your body using our Fitness Center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, whirlpool and sauna. Order room service and we'll bring a delicious meal right to your room, available 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Also take advantage of high-speed, wireless Internet access, concierge services and available airport shuttle service.
GGuest User 2022.09.16
We stayed for one night after arriving in San Jose. We got a taxi from the airport, which took about half an hour to get to the hotel. The hotel is really big and spacious, the rooms were comfortable, and we particularly enjoyed the lovely pool area outside where we could relax with drinks from the bar.
Excellent
43 review
4.3/5
Price from
CAD 134
per night
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5.31km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
Located in the trendy, upscale suburb of Escazú, the Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica is close to the attractions and conveniences of the metropolitan area, but with a more relaxed pace. We are just 5 kilometers west of Sabana Park and 9 kilometers away from San Jose itself. Close to several corporate headquarters, restaurants, and shops, the hotel is within walking distance of the Golden Mile, the commercial center of Escazú.RoomsOur guest rooms feature first-class amenities to ensure a relaxing stay. Stay connected with wireless High Speed Internet Access at the desk with an ergonomic chair. Watch a movie on the 42-inch LCD flat screen TV with cable channels, or listen to your favorite music on the iHome® docking station/clock/radio. And enjoy a restful night on the plush Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed.After a day of friends, family, or business, there is one more thing to savor at this Sheraton: the welcome of our guest rooms, which are completely smoke-free.
TTamiekoB 2024.05.27
Our stay was absolutely amazing! The amenities, the service, the price, the food, the views, entertainment, everything will make you feel like royalty! You are met in the lobby with a warm smile & greeting from Alexander Bell boy and checked -in by Margoth. In the lounge you are personally greeted by Ronald day serve and Miguel Angel(night serve) who were very personable. Breakfast was deliciously prepared by Gaudy the cook. Even the housekeeper makes the toilet tissue decorative. Ezequiel, the concierge, was very helpful and all of the staff seemed to never forget a face or name. I must say.. I really enjoyed my stay at the Sheraton.
Excellent
105 review
4.5/5
Price from
CAD 194
per night
6.44km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
Radisson Hotel Group Americas has implemented the Radisson Hotels Americas Safety Protocol, a program of in-depth cleanliness and disinfection procedures, in partnership with SGS, the world's leading Health and Safety inspection company. The Radisson Hotels Americas Safety Protocol is an extension to the brand commitment which includes 20 steps and an additional 10-step protocol for Meetings and Events. These steps include hand sanitizing stations at all entrances, the use of Personal Protective Equipment-PPE, enhanced and recorded cleaning and disinfection frequency, reiteration of food safety standards and comprehensive staff training.For additional information please refer to www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/health-safetyCountry Inn and Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica is located in Ciudad Cariari, Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica just 10 minutes away from Juan Santamaria Intl Airport and just 15 minutes from San Jose. Centrally located for business , medical tourism and leisure activities. We are delighted to announce the reopening of Hotel Country Inn and Suites by Radisson San Jose. The new lobby with warm, natural finishes and spaciousness provide a comfortable guest welcome. Guestrooms redesigned with new furniture, carpets, mattress, bedding and curtains provide an executive design enjoyable for every occasion. Guests will discover many amenities at Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica. That you might only expect to find at higher price hotels. Like complimentary hot breakfast and weekday morning newspaper, wireless internet access, business center, in room hairdryer, microwave, coffee maker, safe in room for laptop, minibar, iron and board. We are known for making our guests feel at home, each and every time they stay with us.
2024.03.28
We stayed at this hotel at 3 occasions between February and March 2024 and it is a good hotel for a short stay. Rooms, amenities, breakfast, ..., all very enjoyable. I would especially like to mention the front desk clerk Andrey Gomez who was very professional and attentive, with a 'let's solve the problem' attitude. This can not be said about our shuttle driver. We needed a shuttle to the airport (outside the hours when it is free) and the driver was late and upped the pre-arranged price en route to the airport. Due to a misunderstanding with my co-passenger (my mistake) I overpaid the driver, who did not blink and cashed the money, giving himself a 50% tip on an already overpriced ride. This person should be fired immediately.
Excellent
117 review
4.3/5
Price from
CAD 100
per night
7.14km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
With a stay at Alameda Cariari in La Asunción (Ciudad Cariari), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Plaza Real Cariari and 6 minutes from Pedregal Event Center. This golf hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Costa Rica Convention Center and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a waterslide. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and minibars, as well as phones with free local calls.
Excellent
56 review
4.5/5
Price from
CAD 150
per night
7.36km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
Close to Juan Santamaria International Airport SJO and Downtown San JosePlan your tropical getaway and book a room at Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel and Convention Center. The Hotel is near Cariari Country Club and Golf resort offers a variety of amenities to help you feel relaxed and restored. Each room in our hotel features free Wi-Fi Free High Speed Internet access and an in-room safe. Whirlpool suites connecting and handicapped-accessible rooms are available. Unwind with a massage at our full-service spa or keep active in our exercise room. Our hotel features three outdoor pools five outdoor Jacuzzis and an on-site bar. Child care services are available and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.
GGuest User 2022.03.05
The hotel room is decent and the staff is friendly, but their billing system has serious flaws. I stayed there from February 9 and checked out on February 15th, paid in person at the counter according to the bill. But 2 days later I received a charge for the night of February 15 which is apparently a mistake because I checked out at 9:00 AM that day at the front desk and they even called me a taxi to take me to the airport. I contacted the front desk through email but they haven't responded. I called the Wyndham custmer service and they said they don't have access to the billing system in Costa Rica, and their website doesn't have a way for filing a billing dispute.
107 review
3.8/5
Price from
CAD 88
per night
9.5km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
Excellent location Holiday Inn Express® San Jose ForumWelcome to the recently renovated Holiday Inn Express® San Jose Forum, a hotel designed to give you the best experience during your stay. Only 25 minutes away from San Juan Santamaria Airport and surrounded by major attractions as well as the largest business park in San Jose, this hotel provides you with free high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, a grocery store and a great variety of restaurants within walking distance. A meeting room, multiple co-working spaces, and an event facility provide great venues for business meetings. The hotel also offers courtesy transportation to nearby business parks, including Forum 1 and 2, where you will find multinational companies such as Citibank, Mondelez, and Procter and Gamble. If you are here on leisure, you may enjoy the country's largest shopping mall, which is only 10 minutes away, or you can visit one of our guest’s favorites, downtown San Jose, where you will find the Gold Museum, National Theatre and the beautiful Cathedral. Enjoy the outdoor pool, a delicious breakfast in the Great Room or even work out at the 24-hour fitness center. At the Holiday Inn Express®, guests are in to experience the best service and amazing amenities.
2023.03.13
We stayed in this hotel in March 2023 for one night. The staff at the front desk were superb, and the room was clean. The hotel is extremely close to the airport, which makes it a great place to stay for your first night in Costa Rica. Noise from the hallways did carry into the rooms, but other than that, everything was great!
Excellent
19 review
4.5/5
Price from
CAD 126
per night
10.35km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
Close to offices of local companies, the Industrial District of Cartago, the Hyatt Place San Jose has 120 rooms, 7 floors, and 3250 sq. ft. of meeting space. The hotel is surrounded by a complex of restaurants, a theater, and a medical center. Free breakfast.
CCrystal 2018.11.22
Breakfast is simple and the style of the American breakfast. There is a parking lot, the room is large and the bed is very comfortable. There are many restaurants around, as well as Chinese restaurants, the taste is huh. Opposite are Wal-Mart and McDonald's, Starbucks. The only downside is that the windows in the room are sealed and there is no ventilation fan in the bathroom. After a long time, I feel that I lack the fresh air and feel bored.
Excellent
107 review
4.4/5
Price from
CAD 151
per night
13.08km from Paseo de Navidad. (San José de Costa Rica).
Experience warm hospitality and tropical comfort at the brand-new Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela. Our hotel near SJO Airport welcomes you the moment you step off the plane with a free shuttle to and from our hotel, located only five minutes away. Start your mornings with free breakfasts of waffles, scones, eggs and make your own yogurt bowls. Dive into your meeting with confidence using any of our three on-site event spaces comprising 1,474 square feet of space. Throughout our hotel, connect to free high-speed Wi-Fi and update your socials for friends and family back home. For leisure trips, our Alajuela, Costa Rica hotel is the perfect launchpad to local treasures such as Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Teatro Nacional Costa Rica or renowned parks, restaurants, bars and bustling nightlife. After a full day of fun or business, return to a spacious hotel room or suite for plush bedding, a flat screen TV and much more. Re-think travel at Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela.
GGuest User 2023.12.28
If you’re arriving late at San Jose Airport and have an early flight in the morning, I would without a doubt stay here again. The complementary shuttle service that runs every 30min is so convenient and the location is excellent with a Walmart right across the street for your last minute necessities. The staff is super friendly, the bed is comfy and the rooms are clean. The shower pressure is quite low though but apart from that there’s nothing I can think of. Taking into account the time of the year the room cost more than I wanted to spend, but given the overall convenience and experience all in all it was worth it and I’m looking forward to staying here again when I fly out from San José.
Outstanding
116 review
4.6/5
Price from
CAD 187
per night
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4.6/5
Outstanding
VVerified MemberPlace is about half an hour taxi ride from the airport. We originally booked it since the listing here said check in was 1400, but were later emailed that check-in was actually 1500 and when we arrived at 1500, the host said they aren't finished cleaning it and we had to wait in the lobby. The room was nice, although we didn't find the bathroom to be entirely clean. Included breakfast only consisted of coffee, fruit bowl and toast with jams.
4.4/5
Excellent
GGuest UserI just came back from a week long trip to Costa Rica and stayed at the Studio Hotel Boutique. Everything about this hotel was wonderful. Outstanding service from the staff, beautiful hotel in a quiet part of Santa Ana, and beautiful art all over the hotel. We felt like we were staying in a museum. The restaurant had great food, and a great breakfast buffet, with a wide variety of choices for everyone. Harold who is in charge of the tours was wonderful. We contacted him before our visit, and he took care of everything for us. We always go with big chain hotels, but the price and the reviews for this hotel encouraged us to take a chance. I’m so glad we did. The price was decent and the hotel was excellent, a real find. I give this hotel 5 stars. I look forward to staying there again, and I recommend this hotel to anyone taking a trip to Costa Rica.
4.3/5
Excellent
GGuest UserGreat location in the heart of San Jose, within walking distance from all the city’s attractions. As a Hilton member, we were recognised with a great upgrade to a nice and modern room. The daily breakfast was sumptuous with local and western options. The evening happy hour was incredible and the best selection of drinks we’ve ever been to. Would also like to thank several staff who helped us during our stay - Anthony the bellhop, and Carlos + Marcela, severs at the hotel’s restaurant. One suggestion is for the reception counter staff to be more friendly and approachable. The perception we got was they were cold and rushed.
4.3/5
Excellent
AAnonymous UserThere is nothing to say about the environment. You can play golf on the prairie 🏌️♀️, and you can graze cattle freely. Standing on the balcony on the fifth floor, the breeze blows your face, and you feel comfortable physically and mentally; the breakfast is rich, and all kinds of meals can match your demands; There is no welcome bottled water, etc. This part can be improved in the future.
4.2/5
Very Good
TThongviluExcellent location 10-15 minutes walk the the Zoo/Botanic Garden, city parks, museum and Chinatown
Walking distance to the city Main Street shops
Next door to Club Colonial ****** for sport bar and entertainments
Locate take out or eat in
Airport Shuttle pick up and drop off USD11.50 per person
Private Taxi normally USD25
4.1/5
Very Good
TTessa_assetUndiscovered gem of a hotel near San Pedro.
Pros: We were looking for a place on the lower end of the price spectrum that was a one night romantic getaway for two, that I could also use my free trip coins at toward the cost of the room. Preferably including breakfast and a swimming pool with jacuzzi 😉 Not much to ask!
We booked one of the cheaper rooms on the ground floor.
Before check in we took an Uber to San Pedro mall to do some essential shopping and see a movie. Then we checked in and I relaxed in the jacuzzi under the San José night sky while my husband enjoyed a full workout in the gym/weights room. TV with cable was great for my husband who enjoyed the football while I enjoyed the hot shower and relaxed in the bed afterwards. We had an amazingly comfortable sleep and a delicious breakfast in the morning of gallo pinto, fresh tropical fruits, freshly squeezed watermelon juice and hot coffee. A generous check out time of 12pm meant we had more than enough time to get our things together and leave when it suited.
Cons: Not many cons at this price point and value. The guy at the desk was a bit weird when we asked him for a second glass for water as there was only one in the room but not a big deal. We also had to ask him for the TV remote. The towels were a bit small like a mini dress on me after my shower. But good quality (with a third extra towel for the jacuzzi) and high quality bed linen. It also is in a slightly rough looking neighborhood but this is not a problem if you travel to and from the hotel by Uber or use a hire car (which you can park privately inside the property).
Overall impression: The other photos on trip.com and similar booking sites do not do this hotel justice - it looks far better in person. It has real character since it is a restored historic hotel from an era bygone, but that is why everything is such high quality from the bed linen to the floor tiles. Everything is also in good shape and freshly painted. There a little hidden nooks around the hotel that make it very charming. The breakfast area is lovely and the jacuzzi, pool and water slide were a real highlight. We WILL be back.
4.1/5
Very Good
We felt that for an upscale hostel, this place was on a whole, a great experience. My only suggestion is that the rooms need more ventilation. Our 4 person dorm room had a tiny window blocked by the beds. Putting a vent fan in the window would solve this issue. Otherwise, for what it is we loved our 2-night stay here. This was at the end of our 3 week trip and had been to many towns and places across the country, I'd say we met the most friends here and had the best time. The cafe could use more larger/common tables but we were able to meet people easily regardless. They have activities and events to encourage interaction as well as a bar and pizza oven. While these amenities are overpriced, they were convenient and similar to other hotel restaurants/cafes. We didn't feel the staff was pushy at all and if we just wanted to hang out in the cafe we weren't bothered and didn't feel forced to buy something. (and probably because of this, we usually did buy food or drinks) The location was good enough - we could walk to the central market / pedestrian mall in 10 minutes. It's walkable (during daytime) from the 7-10 bus station and the Tuasa bus to the airport. The co-working space we felt was a good value, and fantastic. High powered wifi can support video meetings and it's just across the street. Also somewhat social and a good environment to work. The staff and regular patrons were amazing and we felt that we had new friends as soon as we arrived. The place had a warm feeling that I can't quite describe, created by both the staff and the guests. We didn't want to leave.
4.1/5
Very Good
GGuest UserThis hotel rocks! We stayed here the first night of our trip, and were welcomed by the kind staff and some of the FRESHEST and WARMEST TASTIEST free cookies upon check in. By the end of our stay one of our relatives literally hoarded the cookies, asking for 4-5 per day. The pool was very pretty, and the breakfast was so fancy, aesthetic and tasty! The rooms were nice and cool, very clean, and had a great selection of TV channels. On the last night of our trip, we had initially pre-planned to stay at this one hotel in the forrest, but our party decided to leave because of a number of concerning observations. We were all exhausted as it was the end of our trip, and needed somewhere to stay. Immediately everyone started chanting that they wanted to go back to the DoubleTree. We arrived and everyone sighed a relief, and we went to our warm beds with our cookies!
4.0/5
Very Good
I’ve stayed in some pretty low end places and this is one of the worst. Our room had no windows. I’ve never heard of such a thing for a hotel. One of the elevators was broken, we were given half a roll of toilet paper, the carpet was dirty, and there was zero hot water. Yes, this place is conveniently located and sure, it was quiet, but it’s a total rip off. Coffee downstairs in the morning was $9 USD. Our key stopped working and we had to get it reprogrammed. I’ve stayed in better hostels.
3.9/5
Ddippeydoo1this hotel is very confusing to locate. there is no sign except for a banner on a fence. this hotel is attached to a Holiday inn which makes it more confusing. they literally share a courtyard and the buildings are attached. when you pull in there is nothing directing you to a lobby, no signs, luckily an employee was standing outside and they explained where to go. we have a large group of 22 and a total of 6 rooms reserved. originally we are told the 6 people checking in for each room need their passports, then he changes his mind and decides everyone needs to show their passports which i have never done before in any hotel in Costa Rica out of all the trips and hotels we stayed at. they take all our passports and write down all the names and passport numbers for all 22 guests which i was very uncomfortable with. we were flying out very early in the morning so we had no choice. There were 3 people working the front desk at some point a 4th guy showed up, 2 of the clerks were friendly but the main guy was condescending and rude! we finally get our keys, only 1 room was given the complimentary bottle of wine. the rooms were dirty, dark, and smelled awful, a mix of paint, mold, and chemicals. the rooms look nothing like the pictures advertised, im sure many years ago they did but now theyre dirty and outdated. our balcony door did not close, it was held open by the chain lock but the door knob would not latch so the door remained slightly open. bugs were flying in so my husband rigged the door to keep it closed, not locked just closed enough to keep bugs out. we went downstairs to pick up some dinner leaving our 17 year old taking a shower. we had requested towels since there was only 2 and 4 of us, i guess they decided to let themselves in while we were out, my son heard the door and assumed it was us returning until several minutes later someone knocked on the bathroom door! they started speaking to my son in spanish which he does not speak, he was totally freaked out! why would you stay in the room if you heard the shower on?! then he doesnt even leave! my son said it was several minutes later that he finally left the room!! what the hell was he doing in our room for so long?!!! My sister was given someone else's room and when she went down to let them know the room was locked they insisted she wasnt using the key card correctly so they walked her back up, tried the card but the door was locked with the safety pin so it only opened slightly, the guy then tried pushing the door open with his body when a gentleman appears inside startled from being woken up to someone trying to break into his room! my sister was embarrassed, explained what happened and apologized. HOW DOES A FRONT DESK NOT KNOW WHAT ROOMS THEY HAVE ALREADY FILLED?!?! completely unacceptable! DO NOT STAY HERE!!! there are so many options nearby find anywhere else to stay.
