Residence Inn Escazu Marriott, San JoséResidence Inn Escazu Marriott in San José, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 88 hotels we score in San José. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.3, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $292 a night (cached, not a live quote).Residence Inn Escazu Marriott is a contemporary hotel situated in the Avenida Escazu commercial district of San Rafael. It sits adjacent to the Avenida Escazu mall and is within walking distance of Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Hospital Cima San José. The property provides spacious suites featuring fully equipped kitchens and sofa beds, making it suitable for longer stays or families. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, a spa, and a business centre. Daily breakfast is included in the stay. While the location is central to shopping and healthcare, the suites are designed for self-catering rather than traditional hotel room layouts.What stands out

Suites include full kitchens

Close to shopping malls

Daily breakfast included

On-site pool and spa

Watch out for

Suite layout differs from standard rooms

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