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Alta Hotel

3.5 of 5
Altos de las Palomas, Escazu, Costa Rica
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Alta Hotel
Ranked #8 of 16 hotels in Escazu
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Berkeley, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

There is no question that the Hotel Alta is a lovely hotel. I have stayed there many times over the last several years. I have two problems with the hotel. One is the price: under the prior management, the hotel was a real bargain, now it is more on the expensive side. But that is not its biggest problem. The... More

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Virginia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

We loved this Hotel. Quaint architecture, amazing views of the city, a pool, and restaurant, amazing bathroom, very spacious bedroom, closet, sitting room, and balcony. But what is truly amazing is the friendly staff. Our 6-year son really 'hit it off' with Cindy at the front desk. Tell her 'Hi from Little Winke" when you go, which you must go.

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

This hotel is stunning and quaint. It's an old hotel that has been recently updated. I just love the feel of an old building that's updated with gorgeous interior designs but still maintains its charm through things such as the old shingled discolored roof and old growth foliage. The service is really great too with fine dining and "little favors".... More

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Greenville, South Carolina
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

My wife and I stayed here for one night before our departure flight at the end of our vacation. I agree with previous reviews that the architecture feels almost medieval, very neat. Service was great and the view from the balcony is beautiful. The hotel sits on a hillside in a part of town that felt oddly like a Malibu... More

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Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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105 reviews 105 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Like many others, this was our overnight stop at the beginning and end of a holiday to Costa Rica. At the end of a very long day's travel, it was great to be able to check in quickly and go to sleep in a clean and comfortable room. Even although somewhat fatigued by our flights, we couldn't help noticing the... More

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SC
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

We stayed in Alta hotel 2 night: one upon arrival to Costa Rica, and the other - prior to the departure. It's an unusual place indeed: inside it feels like... a clean medieval castle. Strange but true. Very nice staff. The dinner at the hotel restaurant was a bit expensive. The breakfast is included, consists of toasts, jam and fruits... More

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Devon
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

I stayed here for two nights with a group of 25 travellers. It is perched high up a hillside above San Jose, and is just a perfect to relax after a long flight. Would have loved another couple of nights. It is built on several levels, the dining room, bar and pool on the lower level. Each room has its... More

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Eugenia F, Manager at Alta Hotel, responded to this review
March 28, 2013

thank you very much for your lovely comments. We’re very sad that you didn't take a dinner in our beautiful restaurant. I always talk to the group leader to offer a special price and menu for the groups, if you decide to return, please let me know personally so that I can make sure to offer a special price for... More

UK
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55 reviews 55 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

We stayed here twice, at the start and end of our tour of Costa Rica and it was one of six hotels we stayed in. On our first night we had a huge room with a separate sitting area. We arrived at almost midnight and had to depart about 5.30 so didnt sample the food. The bed was very comfortable.... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Arrived for one night at end of 2 week tour of Costa Rica hoping to celebrate our golden wedding at a hotel claimed to have a top restaurant. As it was St Valentines Day, we were given no choice of menu in restaurant, the special fixed menu food was very disappointing (and expensive). No choice either at breakfast: cardboard orange... More

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Eugenia F, Gerente at Alta Hotel, responded to this review
February 28, 2013

We’re very sorry that your stay at the Alta did not meet your expectations. The night that you stayed was Valentine’s Day, as you mentioned, and like our New Year’s Eve dinner, the Valentine’s Day dinner was a fixed menu because of the occasion. We’re sorry you weren’t happy with the selection. Our chef, Angelo Venegas, has had years of... More

Managua, Nicaragua
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

I stayed at the Alta over the weekend and was very very surprised. I loved it. Elegant, yet refreshing. The views were amazing, the design was superb, the staff was super helpful and the ambiance made me wish this were my home. I especially loved the lobby and the huge high ceiling hallway all they way to the Restaurant. Also,... More

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Additional Information about Alta Hotel

Address: Altos de las Palomas, Escazu, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > Escazu
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 Romantic Hotels in Escazu
#6 Business Hotels in Escazu
#6 Family Hotels in Escazu
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
alta hotel is a collection of 23 rooms, bacons with views of the me seta central on the old road hugging the hills of alta de las palomas, escazu-santa ana overlooking the mountains and volcanos beyond.¨the country`s high life reaches a new summit with alta hotel, nestled in the mountains above san jose, most of the five story hotel`s 23 rooms have drop-dead views of the city below (on clear days, you can see the pacific ocean), while others hug the massive oval swimming pool, swept by a centuries-old guanacaste tree.¨ conde nast traveler ... more   less 
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Alta Hotel Escazu
Alta Hotel Costa Rica/Escazu

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