Hotels In San Jose

It's no wonder Costa Rica's tourism industry is growing - Costa Rica is one of the most exciting destinations in the world.

You can just kick back and relax on the beach or do any of a number of adventurous sports - like whitewater rafting.

A good base for your Costa Rica travel would be one of the San Jose Costa Rica hotels. Hotel standards are very high and they're all rather centrally located.

From the hotel you can explore Costa Rica culture or go to one of the tourist attractions of Costa Rica.

You can go on bicycle tours, go horseback riding, visit a butterfly farm (of all things), go to a bird zoo or visit the local coffee plantation.

If you want to expand your horizons you can take an excursion into the rainforest or go on an organized tour to the volcano.

You can visit two unique tourist attractions of Costa Rica that are museums in San Jose Costa Rica - the Jade Museum and the Gold Museum.

San Jose Costa Rica lodging

The Hotel Grano de Oro

If you'd like to stay in an old mansion, the Hotel Grano de Oro is one of your most elegant options. Each of its 32 rooms, be it Standard, Superior, or Deluxe, has a bath and beautifully crafted wooden furniture.

If you're traveling with the family there's also a two room Family Suite as well as a lovely Garden Suite, complete with a Jacuzzi and a private garden.

The ultimate and most sought after of the suites is the Vista de Oro, boasting tiled walls, antique furniture and wood paneling.

No matter what room or suite you're staying in you can enjoy satellite television, room service and the hot tubs in the rooftop garden terrace.

The Hotel Grano de Oro is one of the most sought-after of all the San Jose Costa Rica lodging.

The Hotel Fleur de Lys

The Hotel Fleur de Lys, a re-furbished Victorian house, boasts 31 individually decorated rooms. You'll find this fine example of a San Jose Costa Rica hotel in the cultural district.

As a guest you'll enjoy a complimentary tropical breakfast and you can dine at its restaurant, which has a reputation for fine cuisine.

The rooms, each with wood furniture and large beds are decorated with pastel colors. They are grouped as being a Single, Double, Junior Suite, Master Suite or Master Superior Suite.

On Friday night as well as Tuesday night there's a happy hour at the bar.

The Irazu Hotel and Casino

The Best Western hotel chain's Irazu Hotel and Casino is another good choice of San Jose Costa Rica hotels. It's conveniently located and is relatively close to both the city center as well as the International Airport.

This example of San Jose Costa Rica lodging caters to business visitors and has a free airport shuttle as well as facilities for meetings. There's a 24-hour restaurant, and a choice of continental, regular, or fruits breakfasts.

The rooms have free internet access, cable TV, a bathtub and a safe.

In addition to its Concorde Casino, you'll find La Cantina Bar on the premises, along with an outdoor hot tub, tennis courts and gardens.

The friendly staff of the Irazu Hotel and Casino provides room service and will help you organize your trips and activities.

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