Ac Hotel San Jose Airport Belen, San JoséAc Hotel San Jose Airport Belen in San José, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 88 hotels we score in San José. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 3.4, Google 3.8.Located in Belén, Heredia, this design-led hotel sits near Juan Santamaría International Airport and Multiplaza Mall Escazu. It serves business travellers and transit passengers requiring proximity to the airport. The property features air-conditioned rooms and suites, some with balconies or terraces. On-site facilities include a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and a garden. Dining options range from European-inspired breakfast at AC Kitchen to tapas and cocktails at the AC Lounge. While the hotel offers various amenities like a business centre and valet parking, its location is primarily geared towards airport access rather than central city exploration.What stands out

Modern design-oriented rooms

On-site European cuisine

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness centre and spa

Watch out for

Located near airport traffic

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