Hotel Britannia
Absolutely the Best Location in San Jose.


Our San Jose Hotel has been named a National Heritage House.  Located in a Historical Victorian Neighborhood, just steps from Downtown San Jose. 

The hotel features high ceilings, original colonial brick walls, classic arches, and an old wine cellar which is now the restaurant. Mosaic floors with vintage designs and English style furniture, all contrast with the tropical gardens “a la tica”.

The best amenities in downtown San José
From our wine cellar restaurant to our high-speed internet access, we offer the best services for a more comfortable stay.


The Cellar Restaurant

In what was the original wine cellar of the main house, is now our restaurant and bar. A cozy, intimate setting for you to enjoy a fine meal. In addition you can choose from over 500 bottles of wine—from many countries of the world—available in our permanent collection.

We invite you to savor our breakfast menu of only the best tropical fruits, and of course, world famous Costa Rican coffee. In the evening we offer our dinner menu, consisting of fine international cuisine such as Café de Paris Tenderloin, Trout Fillet with Almonds, Fettuccine with Shrimps—and for dessert Crepês Commeddi, Banana Flambé and Strawberry Romanoff.

Internet Access

Of course we also offer computers and internet access in addition to wireless connections in common areas.

 Laundry Service

The hotel offers complete laundry services for all your washing, mending and pressing needs. We can also provide an iron and ironing board in your room upon request.
 

The Standard rooms are located in the new addition—first, second and third floors—which have access from the front desk by the stairs or the elevator.

Due to its comfort, these are the most requested rooms for short stays—ideal for couples and travellers.

The Standard rooms are equipped with:

• Private bathroom with hot tub water.
• Two twin beds one double and one twin or one double.
• Ceiling and floor fans.
• Cable TV.
• Safe deposit box .
• Direct telephone with access to international calls .
• Room service for dinner and breakfast.
• Laundry service.
• Coffee maker (complementary coffee per day)
• Hair dryer.
• Wake up call service.

• Private bathroom with hot tub water.
• Mini bar.
• A/C.
• Laundry service.
• One king bed or one king bed and a double bed or two doubles beds.
• Ceiling and floor fans.
• Cable TV.
• Safe deposit box.
• Coffee maker (complementary coffee per day).
• Direct telephone with access to international calls.
• Rooms service for dinner and breakfast.
• Hair dryer.
• Wake up call service

San Jose

The cultural, governmental and business center of Costa Rica. We usually advise our guests to spend your first and last nights here.

Sometimes, international travel can be tricky. the worst situation is when you have scheduled a night in a hotel four hours from the airport and then have your flight delayed! If you spend the first night in San Jose, your travel will be less stressful. By the same token, it is usually easier to spend the last night here as well. This is also the jumping off point for many day tours and for whitewater rafting.

Besides, if you have never been to a large Latin city, you should spend at least a day and a night exploring the museums, discos and the passing parade of local color. The population of San Jose is one of the most well educated in Central America. There is a very vibrant cultural scene. The local community is passionate about art and theater, and of course, music!

San Jose is also where you want to shop for delicious coffee and take time to visit the markets. The Jade and Gold museums are certainly worth a visit, and no visit to San Jose is complete without a stop at the wonderfully ornate National Theater.

So, as the locals say - "Tranquilo." Have a drink and a meal at one of the many fine restaurants, and get ready for the rest of the trip!