The Best Five Star
Hotels in San José

Luxury Hotel. Highly elegant. Great location. Popular among couples. This hotel is an urban retreat in the heart of Escazu, San Jose’s most exclusive neighborhood. The hotel is located within the city's most prestigious shopping centre complex, Multiplaza Escazu. Guest rooms are designed to fulfill the needs of today's global traveler; with streaming speed internet, soundproof windows, total blackout curtains, bedding with 300 thread Egyptian cotton sheets, alarm clock with mobile docking station and more. Escazu Corporate Center and Plaza Roble Corporate Center are just a short stroll away from the hotel. Just a few steps away from the hotel´s lobby, in Multiplaza Mall, you will find upscale stores, bars, coffee shops and restaurants. This hotel features the hottest concepts in entertainment and dining, including four trendy and lively concept restaurants: The Market, Factory Steak & Lobster, NAU Sushi Lounge and Pimento. The hotel´s full service spa blends with nature, its perfect for guests that want to escape and relax. The hotel´s updated fitness center overlooks serene tropical gardens, a Jacuzzi and three heated outdoor pools. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Historic. Great location. AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu in San José provides accommodation with a fitness center and a shared lounge. The hotel offers a Spanish restaurant. The units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while some rooms at the hotel also boast a seating area. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu offers a continental or American breakfast. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are always at hand to help. Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 5 km from AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport, 19.3 km from the property. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. This stylish hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a conference center. Each spacious room includes free Wi-Fi. The Radisson Hotel San Jose Costa Rica is situated in central San José, 800 meters from Central Avenue. Free 24-hour secure parking is offered on site. You can relax in the hot tub and sauna at the Radisson Hotel San Jose, there is also a gym. The spacious rooms feature classic-style décor and elegant carved wood furniture. Each room offers a coffee maker and a stylish bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Radisson’s Acuarelas restaurant serves fresh local and international dishes, while Café Tropical offers a varied buffet breakfast. Room service and Medical assistance available 24 hours a day. Show full description

Resort. Delightful property. Great views. Popular among women. A former hacienda set on a 30-acre coffee plantation, this hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a golf driving range and a coffee-inspired spa. Downtown San Jose is about 15 minutes’ drive away. The Kuö Spa at Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose offers a wide variety of body and beauty treatments using coffee, volcanic ash and other natural ingredients from Costa Rica. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable and satellite channels and wired internet. Private private bathrooms include amenities. Some rooms offer views of the pool. The hotel offers Peruvian delicacies at the La Isabella Restaurant, open for dinner, or Latin American cuisine at Antigua restaurant. The café serves gourmet Costa Rican coffee. Guests can try ecotourism activities at Poás Volcano National Park, or take a tour of the Café Britt Coffee Plantation, both within 15 minutes’ drive of the hotel. Juan Santamaría International airport is only 5 km away. Free Wi-fi is available in public areas. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Superb interior design. Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley. Set in the centre of Santa Ana, this eco-friendly hotel has an à la carte restaurant. Each air-conditioned room at the Studio Hotel has simple, attractive décor. All rooms have an iPod docking station, and tea and coffee making facilities. Solar panels heat the water. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Studio’s restaurant or on the terrace. A range of international cuisine is available for dinner. The centre of San José is 12 km from the hotel, while the nearby CR-27 Próspero Fernández Motorway connects guests to Caldera and the coast within 1 hour. Forum I Business Centre is 750 metres away, and you can drive to the airport in 15 minutes. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Trendy. Popular among women. Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica. Private parking and Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and public areas. The lobby boasts an impressive chandelier and marble floors in full 5-star fashion. There is also a fitness centre, an on-site gift shop with local crafts and souvenirs and a handy on-site ATM. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the many poolside shaded areas. Guests can enjoy sports on TV, cocktails and other drinks at Bar Chiquiri or gourmet Costa-Rican dishes at Las Tejas. At DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton, rooms have dark wood furniture, flat-screens with cable TV and a seating area. Some rooms feature access to the exclusive lounge, a complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'ouvres. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from downtown San José and a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great value. This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 3 km from the city centre. It offers an outdoor pool, tennis court and complementary WiFi connection and shuttle to and from the airport, this service must be booked 36 hours in advanced. The air-conditioned rooms at the Barceló San José feature carpeted floors, flat-screen TV and views of the city or mountains. Each one comes with a coffee-maker and mini bar. The Barceló San José has 3 restaurants, Anfora Restaurant, Miyako Japanese and El Rancho Grill Restaurant also you will find a bar on site. There is a spa with a fitness centre, hot tub and a range of treatments. Other facilities include a 3 squash court, 2 tennis court and 1 pickleball court free for guests booking in advance directly at the gym. Juan Santamaría Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and an airport shuttle service is available on request. You can drive to Sabana Park and the National Stadium in 10 minutes. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. On the outskirts of San José, just a 10 minutes' drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport, Wyndham San Jose Herradura offers 3 outdoor pools and a casino. The air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV. The centre of San José is about 15 minutes’ drive away. Guests also have access to the golf course and tennis courts of the nearby Cariari Country Club. All of the spacious rooms at the Wyndham Herradura have coffee makers, and many have hot tubs. Some have private balconies overlooking the exotic gardens. The outdoor pools have swim-up bars and hot tubs, and are surrounded by sun terraces with loungers. The Wyndham has 3 restaurants, serving a range of different cuisines, plus a fashionable bar. We have environmental sustainability practices and are Wyndham Green certified. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This modern hotel near Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose features a casino, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool. Each air-conditioned room at Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica includes modern décor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a comfortable seating area. They also come with a safety-deposit box and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Curu offers delicious cuisine with a local flare. Guests will find a major shopping centre within 550 metres of the property, and San Jose City Centre is a 12 km away and features sightseeing and nightlife. Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica is just a 5-minute walk to the Meridiano Corporate Centre, and the city’s Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 km away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Comfortable beds. This property is located only 500 metres from Parque Metropolitano La Sabana Park in central San José. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness centre. The rooms at Park Inn San José are air conditioned and feature a mini bar, coffee maker and a flat-screen cable TV with high definition channels. The bathroom provides free toiletries. Rooms are decorated in a modern style with colourful accessories. The restaurant at Park Inn serves international-style cuisine. Room service is also available and the breakfast is free of charge. The tour desk at the hotel can help the guests with the arrangements to go sightsee around the city and through all Costa Rica. Tobías Bolaños International Airport is reachable after a 15-minute drive, and La Sabana Shopping Mall is 5 minutes’ drive away. San José town centre is 4km from the property and the Art Museum is 1 km away. Show full description