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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport: Traveler Reviews

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Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Alajuela 1017, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013
lucyza Santa Clara, California
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Santa Clara, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Clean, convenient, affordable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Met our needs for our accomodation on the night we arrived in CR, and the day before our departure to the US.
The room was clean, good water pressure for a nice shower, AC, and delicious breakfast included. They provide services like free Wifi, free long distance calls to US, money exchange, departure tax ($4 more than at the airport if you don't want to be in line at the airport, please note that if you use credit card at the airport to pay departure tax ,it's considered a cash advanced. We used our Wells Fargo debit/atm card and there was no service charge.)
The hotel manager Daniel was very friendly, circulating during breakfast, even helping clean up tables, and asking how we are, sharing Costa Rican culture and food.
The shuttle service to and from the airport is much appreciated (quick ride). The night we arrived, we didn't have to call for them to get us, they just come on a regular schedule.
Because of these amenities, we recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Boulder, Colorado
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34 reviews 34 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Convenient for early morning flights”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

Our very early morning flight from the San Jose airport required us to stay near the airport. They provide 24 hour shuttle service as well as a bagged breakfast available at the check out counter consisting of a muffin, water, fruit bar and an apple. It will do for a 4:00 am departure from the hotel. If you have a later flight, they do have a complementary breakfast bar. Since we arrived the night before, we were able to walk to the nearby Denny's restaurant for dinner. Convenient but just a Denny's. The hotel does not have a restaurant.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Seattle
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43 reviews 43 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Exemplary Hampton Inn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

I chose this hotel for airport convenience and familiarity before an early AM flight. From the efficient shuttle driver to the gracious reception staff to our comfy, sparkling room and fresh, tasty breakfast, this ranks as the nicest Hampton Inn I've visited. They have a mini-store adjacent to reception that offers snacks, wine and beer - very handy if you just want to chill in your room vs. eat out. They also feature a gift shop with a diverse, quality mix of jewelry and souvenirs, making it easy to trade surplus colones for last minute gifts!

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Irvine, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“My base in Costa Rica”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

I only had 4 full days in Costa Rica and the Hampton Inn was exactly what I needed for the end of a 16 day trip in South America. It was so nice to have all the comforts of Hampton--super comfortable bed with plenty of pillows; a great bathroom with excellent water pressure, lots of hot water, plenty of plush towels; a laundry facility; a nice little outdoor pool; good breakfast selection; a tour desk with a great concierge who help me set up all my tours. The only complaint was that the day I left, a Saturday morning, they don't provide the take-away breakfast brown bag. Even though the hotel is close to the airport, the flight noise was not too bad. The airport shuttle service was great. Nice to have a couple restaurant choices within walking distance. If I go back to San Jose, I would definitely stay at the Hampton again.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Peace River, Canada
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“I would not suggest this hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

After charging a lot more than other hotels in the area that we have stayed at, this hotel had the balls to charge us an additional fee of $20.00 for our lawyer to come to our room for 15 minutes to sign some papers. When asked, the front desk staff said it was "Policy". I explained who we were expecting and suggested that we would NOT be having a party - it was Policy - no exceptions. We found this experience to be rude and almost degrading. For this Policy, I won't stay there again and won't be suggesting it to friends or family'

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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maucrc, Guest Relations Manager at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport, responded to this review
March 3, 2013
Dear 61Cathy61,

I appreciate the review of your recent stay at our hotel. I understand that you were disappointed and that we came short of delivering what you are accustomed to expect from us. I truly apologize if this was the case and I can assure you that I will definitely keep your feedback in mind to improve our in-property experience.

We appreciate your business and sincerely apologize that we did not provide you with the level of quality that you are accustomed to receive from us. We do everything we can to ensure our guests enjoy our hotel. With that said, I assure that your comments are incredibly important to us and I will definitely take them into consideration.

Again, I thank you very much for your review and sincerely hope that you will give us another opportunity and stay with us in your future visits to our country.
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Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton San Jose Airport Costa Rica/Alajuela
Address: Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Alajuela 1017, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Alajuela
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#1 Business Hotels in Alajuela
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An airport hotel with everything you need...welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San José - Airport. If you're looking for a hotel in the Central Valley, home of San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, look no further. Our Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton™ is the most conveniently located hotel in the area, just five minutes away from the International Airport, one block away from rental car return centers, and with easy access the Inter-American Highway (which transports you to beautiful beaches, national parks, and free trade areas). ... more   less 
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