Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport, San JoséFairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport in San José, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 71 of 88 hotels we score in San José. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 2.8. Rooms from about $186 a night (cached, not a live quote).Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport is a low-rise hotel situated on North First Street, half a mile from San Jose International Airport. The property features 186 rooms equipped with workstations and Wi-Fi, set within a garden environment. It caters to business travellers and holidaymakers through its event planning services and proximity to VTA transit. Facilities include an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, a gym, and a business centre. Guests can use the complimentary airport shuttle and enjoy a breakfast buffet. While the location is convenient for flights, some guest feedback indicates that the food quality does not always meet expectations.What stands out

Free airport shuttle service

Outdoor heated pool and hot tub

On-site gym and business centre

Complimentary breakfast buffet

Watch out for

Inconsistent food quality

Low value for price

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