Courtyard by Marriott Opens Second Hotel in Costa Rica

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Marriott International announced recently that the new Courtyard San Jose Airport, conveniently located 5 minutes away from The Juan Santamaria International Airport, has opened its doors for business. The new sleek and modern 127-room hotel is San Jose’s second Courtyard by Marriott property and features the Refreshing Business lobby, providing travellers with free Wi-Fi and a great place to work or relax with a variety of flexible seating options. The property has a practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions making it a LEED certified hotel. This means that there will be 18% more energy-efficient, 35% reduced water consumption, 30% Use of regional materials and 5% renewable energy on-site (solar panels to preheat water).
Each of the 127 stylish and modern units, including 5 suites, offers free high-speed internet access, contemporary work space, safe deposit box, LCD televisions and deluxe bedding. Courtyard San Jose Airport is located minutes from the Juan Santamaria International Airport and will offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. The hotel includes five meeting rooms all located on the first floor of the property; rooms for guests with disabilities; on-site parking, a swimming pool; a state of the art fitness centre and a Go-board in the lobby so that travellers can check the status of their plane and the news and weather of the destination they will be travelling to.

Centro Bistro, Courtyard Marriott San Jose Airport Hotel’s premiere restaurant, offers a flavourful menu with local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service will also be available 24 hours a day as well as the Market for quick on-the-go meals.

The Courtyard by Marriott brand features hotels with a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced while travelling. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ desire for choice and control and allow them to use the public space and guest rooms to meet all of their needs while on the road. With more than 900 locations in 37 countries, Courtyard has more locations than any other Marriott International brand.

Daniel Fountain / 09.09.2012

Editor, Hotel Designs

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