Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Alaj, San JoséResidence Inn by Marriott San Jose Alaj in San José, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 68 of 88 hotels we score in San José. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $213 a night (cached, not a live quote).Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol is an extended-stay hotel situated in the El Coyol tech hub near SJO Airport. It caters to long-term travellers and families, providing rooms equipped with kitchens and free WiFi. On-site facilities include a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a sauna, and a hot tub. Guests can access a complimentary breakfast buffet and a courtyard area. While the property offers convenient proximity to car rentals and local dining, parking requires a daily fee. Some guests have noted that the bathroom facilities require maintenance.What stands out

Rooms include full kitchens

Free daily breakfast buffet

On-site pool and sauna

Close to airport transport

Watch out for

Daily parking fees apply

Dated bathroom facilities

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