Autentico Hotel offers a contemporary urban retreat in San Jose, perfectly balancing city exploration with tranquil relaxation. Guests can enjoy a refreshing poolside pause amidst lush gardens and cabanas after discovering the capital's vibrant museums, markets, and streets. Its economical boutique approach caters to families, couples, solo visitors, and working travelers, providing comfortable accommodations and convenient access to Parque La Sabana and diverse dining options. The hotel serves as an inviting base for both urban discoveries and quieter moments.
City discoveries and a poolside return
San Jose sightseeing can give way to a poolside pause at Autentico Hotel. This contemporary urban hotel surrounds its pool with gardens and cabanas, creating a welcoming return after the capital's museums, markets and streets. Its economical boutique approach suits families, couples, solo visitors and working travelers, with time for both city discoveries and the quieter hours at the hotel.
An afternoon around La Sabana
A short walk reaches Parque La Sabana, San Jose's largest urban park. Its man-made lake has pedal-boat rental, and sports facilities include a skating rink, jogging track, sports fields, a shooting range and national gym. The National Stadium's distinctive architecture provides a backdrop for sporting events and concerts, while the Costa Rica Art Museum includes an outdoor sculpture garden. Give the neighborhood some time instead of making the hotel only a place to sleep.
A city tour can connect the National Theater, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and Central Market. For a day in the countryside, consider a coffee plantation, volcano outing or the scenic La Paz Waterfall Gardens. These are separate ways to shape your San Jose visit, with the hotel's pool and gardens waiting when you return.
Start at Mastico
A large breakfast buffet is included at Mastico Restaurant. Fresh local produce shapes its Costa Rican dishes, with a lunch buffet and dinner also available. The full-service lounge's happy hour highlights the Guaro Sour, while room service lets you dine privately. Several other restaurants are within walking distance when you would like a change of scene.
Choose a room and plan your arrival
Air-conditioned rooms have blackout curtains, free high-speed internet and flat-screen television with some English channels and children's networks. The hotel provides wheelchair access and some reduced-mobility rooms; discuss the accommodation that meets your party's needs. Conference facilities, meeting rooms and a large banquet room support corporate events or family reunions, with complimentary nearby parking and security adding practical convenience.
What makes an Autentico city stay work
A poolside pause in the capital: A pool surrounded by gardens with cabanas gives the contemporary urban hotel an inviting return after sightseeing. Its economical boutique approach suits a visit balancing city discovery with time to rest.
La Sabana on foot: A short walk reaches the park, with a lake, pedal boats, sports facilities, the National Stadium and Costa Rica Art Museum's outdoor sculpture garden. Choose it if a park-and-culture neighborhood appeals to you.
Included breakfast at Mastico: A large breakfast buffet is included. The restaurant also serves a lunch buffet and dinner using fresh local produce in Costa Rican dishes, so the day's meals need not all be away from the hotel.
An easy evening choice: The lounge's happy hour highlights the Guaro Sour; room service allows private dining, and other restaurants are within walking distance when you want a change of scene.
Comforts for leisure and working stays: Air conditioning, blackout curtains, free high-speed internet and television with some English and children's channels support time in your room. Meeting facilities and a large banquet room suit business or family gatherings.
Parking and mobility considerations: Nearby parking is complimentary with security. The hotel has wheelchair access and some reduced-mobility rooms; choose accommodation according to your specific access needs.
City culture and countryside choices: A city tour can take in the National Theater, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and Central Market, while coffee plantations, volcanoes and La Paz Waterfall Gardens offer possibilities beyond the capital.
Nice modern hotel with comfy beds and pleasant staff, perfect for an overnight stay in San Jose.
Their smoking area is in the car park which is across a busy road, not great but understandable. However when my jet lag woke me at 2.30am, the night watchman said I could sit on the steps just outside the hotel rather than going over to the car park. He brought me coffee and we had a lovely chat while I waited for my 6.00am pick up.
The hotel also prepared me a bagged breakfast which was very welcome.
Cindy M.
This hotel was good but against the other locations was a little under whelming the employees were excellent
Norbert R.
Evelyn at reception was very helpful. Adequate value for a budget hotel. The room was rather dark even with the lights on. Dinner in the hotel restaurant was quite good. Supermarket close by in walking distance was a definite plus
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Yvonne O.
Nice hotel - pool was freezing cold, so that was a little disappointing; food was very expensive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dining options are available at Autentico Hotel?
Autentico Hotel features Mastico Restaurant, offering an included large breakfast buffet, a lunch buffet, and dinner with fresh local produce. A full-service lounge provides happy hour, and room service is available for private dining. Several other restaurants are also within walking distance.
What attractions are near Autentico Hotel in San Jose?
Autentico Hotel is a short walk from Parque La Sabana, San Jose's largest urban park, which features a man-made lake with pedal-boat rentals, sports facilities, the National Stadium, and the Costa Rica Art Museum. City tours can connect guests to the National Theater, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, and Central Market.
What amenities are included in the rooms at Autentico Hotel?
Rooms at Autentico Hotel are air-conditioned and include blackout curtains, free high-speed internet, and flat-screen televisions with some English and children's channels. Specific room types may also feature coffee service, a desk, hair dryer, phone, safe deposit box, and a sitting area.
Does Autentico Hotel offer accessibility features and parking?
Yes, Autentico Hotel provides wheelchair access and some reduced-mobility rooms. Complimentary nearby parking with security is also available for guests, adding practical convenience to their stay.
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