Crown Plaza Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica

On the edge of the heart of downtown San Jose, Costa Rica, the Crown Plaza Hotel offers one of the most convenient hotels in San Jose for tourists of all types, from eco tourists to surfers to rain forest aficionados. The Crown Plaza is very popular, due to its proximity to the liveliest bars and some great places to eat. And you can see many historical and cultural sights from the tours leaving the hotel on a daily basis.

The building was completely renovated this year and opened under the new Crown Plaza brand in December of 2007. Its expansive lobby is decked out in marble and very impressive. Of course, you will find our tour desk in the lobby for booking day trips within a few hours of the city.

A full breakfast buffet is offered for guests, and the bar has often has live music which makes it the number one best spot downtown for unwinding after a day of touring the central valley.

If you feel like fast food, there's a Rosti Pollo and a Burger King a block away. Of course, you can spend a lot more in one of the many other resturants in this area

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Standard rooms run $110 (plus tax). The Junior Suites ($205) feature king beds, refrigerators and excellent views of the mountains and the streets. The Master Suite has two king beds in separate bedrooms, an eight person Jacuzzi, private bar and a 57" television (all rooms have cable TV) in 1,500 square feet of posh vacation accommodations -- with spectacular vistas out every window. It runs $350 a day.

All rooms have cable TV with 70 channels (such as CNN, HBO, ESPN), air conditioning, a security box for your valuables, and phone with voice mail. E-mail is available.. This is a good choice for families as well as couples and solo travelers.