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Clarion Amón Plaza Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
Av. 11 and Calle 3 bis
Location Downtown San José/Barrio Amón
Phone 877/424-6423 in the U.S. and Canada, 2523-4600 in Costa Rica
Fax 2523-4614
Web site www.hotelamonplaza.com
Room Information 87 units
Prices $130-$160 (£65-£80) double; $220 (£110) suite
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, free Wi-Fi, coffeemaker, hair dryer, safe
Parking Free parking
Other A.P. 4192-1000

Frommer's Review

On the north edge of the historic Barrio Amón neighborhood, this hotel is a pretty dependable business-class option. There's nothing particularly distinctive about the property or rooms here; however, in terms of service, location, and price, this hotel gets my nod over the nearby Holiday Inn. The rooms are all spacious, well kept, and come with plenty of amenities. And you are close to all the downtown action. I recommend paying the extra $30 (£15) for the executive-floor rooms, which get you free happy hour food and drinks, a separate lounge area, and more recently upgraded and furnished rooms. While the food is merely average, the ambience of their little outdoor, sidewalk cafe, El Cafetal de la Luz, is delightful. There's also a fairly swank casino on-site. You can usually do a bit better than the rack rates listed below if you book through www.choicehotels.com.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; lounge; casino; small exercise room; Jacuzzi; sauna; tour desk; modest business center; babysitting; laundry service; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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