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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 122
Address:
Autopista Prospero Fernandez
Carretera Marginal Norte, Plaza Itskatzu
San Jose 502-4005
Costa Rica
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“Third Stay Here-Will Stay Again”

Courtyard San Jose

Apr 28, 2008

This was my third trip to Costa Rica and previously I stayed at the Courtyard. (See my October 2007 review) I decided to stay this time at the Marriott Costa Rica primarily because of the mostly rave reviews of this hotel on Trip Adviser, even though it was more expensive than the Courtyard. I was very disappointed. The room was dated, smelled musty and was not even as nice and clean as the Courtyard. After two days I got a reservation at the Courtyard for over $100 a nite less and moved. My wife likes the room at the Courtyard much better-the room is cleaner than Marriott and no smell. Also, the internet is free, not $15 a night. A big plus of the Courtyard is it is right next to an upscale shopping center where there is an Outback, Hooters, Argentinian, Cuban, Japanese, Italian and Tabas restaurants, upscale coffee house and a bar.

Remember, at the Courtyard you have access to CTT, a transportation company with very modern vans and responsible drivers. We hired one for $15 an hour (3 hour minimum) and went wherever we wanted. The driver was great to have while shopping in Downtown San Jose and chose a very nice restaurant Nuestras Tierras, with real Tico food. A good way to explore Costa Rica.

So if you are thinking of paying more money to stay at a more "upscale" resort I believe you will get more for your money at the Courtyard. I will definitely stay here when I come back again

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BigdawgChicago's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Member since: June 16, 2007
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“Disappointed”

Courtyard San Jose

Apr 5, 2008

We stayed here the night before flying home. Further from the airport than we expected. Great restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Nice facility. Friendly staff. We stayed in a room that faced the parking lot. The noise from the Hooters across the street kept us up half the night. Hopefully, you won't need to make an international call using your credit card from the room phone. They are connected with a company that scams customers. We made 4 US phone calls totalling under 15 minutes and we were billed 150 dollars.

We stayed at 4 hotels in costa rica and this was the worst.

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PuraVida79's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 18-24
Member since: March 31, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Nice Hotel for the price”

Courtyard San Jose

Mar 10, 2008

This hotel was great. The rooms were clean, the bed was comfortable, and the tv came with a lot of channel options. The front desk was accomodating, offering currency exchanges as well as the option to buy your airport tax from the hotel (with a premium payment of course), and a free shuttle to the airport. There is a small plaza across from the hotel with numerous restaurants and bars which was great when choosing places to eat. The bars did contribute a little noise during the night, but the music was not loud enough to disrupt sleep. AS far as noise within the hotel, we were put in a room with an adjoining door, which made the walls incredibly thin. We could hear everything from the neighbor. However, the rooms without this adjoining door are okay, so request one of these if possible. One thing to look out for is extra charges on your bill when you get home. There were a lot of charges on our bill we should not have been charged for, so watch for this especially.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Rooms
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BlueCoop's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: September 20, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
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“Great experience”

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5 of 5 stars
McLean, Virginia
Feb 28, 2008

My husband and I recently stayed at the Courtyard Marriott for 3 nights during our first trip to Costa Rica and highly recommend this hotel. Courtyard was a restful haven as we dashed about. Nicely appointed rooms, lovely pool, excellent breakfast - included in our rate (both Costa Rican and American food), convenient gift/snack shop with long hours, and good restaurant recommendations. We made arrangements in advance through the concierge--Mr. Acuna-- for a pickup at the airport (the free shuttle stops around 10 pm) and for a Rainforest Tram Tour (this was with Costa Rica Temptations, which we highly recommend). Mr. Acuna was a great help with our planning. The hotel has van drivers available for hire who are stationed in the hotel parking lot. We hired a driver for the day who took us to Inbio Parque (an excellent overview of Costa Rica's ecology), waited for us, and then drove us to a couple of museums in San Jose. The driver spoke English and gave us an informal tour of the city. Courtyard is located in a nice suburb across the street from a small mall with numerous good restaurants and some shops. The hotel is not far from the city, but you need a car or must get a taxi or hire a driver as there is no public transportation.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Travel advice they provided
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traveledall's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: August 28, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Excellent hotel exactly as you would expect from Marriott Courtyard”

Courtyard San Jose

Jan 17, 2008

The Marriott Courtyard is an excellent hotel located near the MultiPlaza mall (which is smaller and cheaper than the luxury version of the mall in Panama City).

There is nothing I could fault with this hotel.

We had a hire car so the location was good, but if you don't have a car and are staying more than 1 night, you are better off staying at the Sleep Inn or Holiday Inn downtown.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Excellent Marriott Courtyard standards
    • Disliked — Expensive compared with Sleep Inn which is equally as good
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RichardAcreman's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: November 14, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
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Autopista Prospero Fernandez | Carretera Marginal Norte, Plaza Itskatzu, San Jose 502-4005, Costa Rica