Marriot Costa Rica Hotel

Frommer's Review

For my money, the Marriott is the best large luxury resort hotel in the San José area. Amenities are plentiful, and service here reaches a level of attention to detail uncommon in Costa Rica. The hotel is designed in a mixed colonial style, with hand-painted Mexican tiles, antique red-clay roof tiles, weathered columns, and heavy wooden doors, lintels, and trim. The centerpiece is a large open-air interior patio that somewhat replicates Old Havana's Plaza de Armas. All rooms are comfortable and well appointed, with either a king-size or two double beds, two telephones, a working desk, an elegant wooden armoire holding a large television, plenty of closet space, a comfortable sitting chair and ottoman, and a small "Juliet" balcony. The bathrooms are up to par but seem slightly small for this price. The casual Villa Hermosa restaurant serves well-prepared "nouvelle Costa Rican" and international dishes, and there's a more upscale Spanish restaurant and tapas bar in a faux wine cellar. The large lobby-level bar features daily piano music and weekend jazz nights, with both indoor and patio seating. This hotel has a regular and free airport shuttle.

Facilities:3 restaurants; bar; lounge; 2 pools; golf driving range; 3 tennis courts; small but well-appointed health club; Jacuzzi; sauna; concierge; tour desk; car-rental desk; free airport shuttle; business center and secretarial services; Wi-Fi; small shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; 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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