My girlfriend and I spend our first night in Costa Rica at Hotel Alta and we both loved this hotel. First off, it is conveniently located to the San Jose airport. We were both taken back not only by the size of the room but how beautiful it was. The hotels elaborate architecture, everything from the arched door frames to... more

Hotel Alta is an extraordinarily comfortable place to stay. The rooms have incredible views looking west over the valley. Sitting on the spacious balcony watching the sun set over the city is a spectacularly beautiful experience. The architecture of the hotel is a welcome departure from the high rise boxes of the chains. Throughout the hotel are curves, arches, angles,... more

It is an understatement to say that Hotel Alta has extreme old world character, style, and charm. The layout is interesting with the hotel seeming to have very few right angles. The view from our room of the city was stunning, the restaurant gorgeous, the staff very friendly. I would stay here again. The only downsides I experienced were the... more

I spent a night here while in CR on business; and found the hotel to be perfect for a quick stay. As others have noted, there are great views from the rooms and nice dining. I didn't have time to visit the pool or gym, but had a nice visit nontheless. more

My wife and I stayed at the hotel on the first and last nights of our one week vacation in Costa Rica. The Hotel is great. The rooms all have either private balconies or, on the first floor, patios. There is a great view of the valley from the rooms above the first floor and also from the very good... more

Perfect location in Escazu, the ritzy section of San Jose. Agents will try to put you in the Courtyard or Intercontinental but you can stay there back in the states. Upgrade your room to a Jr. Suite for $30 more. It's well worth it. The restaurant is very good. Plan to dress nice. My only complaint is the hot tub... more

We did not plan on making our visit to San Jose more than just a stop over enroute to our Costa Rica vacation across the country. Our goal was to find a safe place outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition, we don't like to stay at a typical chain hotel but rather something that offers... more

We love to travel and we also love beautiful hotels and good restaurants. This was our second time in Costa Rica and after one week in Quepos we came to this jewel (again). The staff is AAA and the restaurant La Luz (one of the best in Costa Rica) is awesome. The view from our room was incredible. If you... more

I found the Alta Hotel by doing a search on Google for hotels in Costa Rica San Jose. I came across the Alta Hotel and in viewing their website I liked what I saw. I must mention that my family is Costa Rican and we have been to Costa Rica many times before, however this was my fiance's first time... more