Posada El Quijote, San Jose (San Jose)
About the Hotel
About Posada El Quijote
Welcome to Posada El Quijote, set against views of Costa Rica's central valley and San José city. The building dates back to the 1960s, with some of the original wood floors and ceilings still in place. It is 10 km from Tobias Bolanos International.
Rooms and Apartments
Posada El Quijote provides eight rooms in three categories: Standard, Superior, and Deluxe, each with king or queen beds. Superior and deluxe rooms have private patios or balconies. The two superior rooms include a kitchenette, a private terrace, and garden views. A family apartment features a full kitchen, a king-sized bed in the living area, and a second bedroom with a bunk bed (double bed at the bottom, single/twin on top). The terrace overlooks the gardens and San Jose, with a separate exit to the garden. Additionally, the new family room has two full-size beds and a large bathroom with a walk-in closet, and a separate entrance from outside. All bright rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room has ironing facilities and tea/coffee facilities.
Dining and Food
A full, made-to-order, American or typical breakfast is available between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on the front terrace, surrounded by tropical plants and a fountain. Options include pasta with tomato sauce, white fish with fried vegetables, shrimp with fried vegetables, and tilapia with plantain.
Leisure and Services
Posada El Quijote has gardens with seating areas, high-speed wireless internet access, and a library. The hotel offers secure parking, airport pick-up, and laundry service. The hotel provides wireless internet access and security safe. Receptionists are available 24/7. Several wood floors and wood ceilings in Posada el Quijote are original. Guests can see around 20 different local varieties of bees on the property. Many local tour operators are available, with the Central Valley COMBO tour, a 9-10 hour day trip, visiting Poas Volcano and a coffee plantation, being particularly popular. There are onsite restaurants.
Location and Transport
The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Theatre of Costa Rica, and the Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. It is also 1.5 km from Pico Blanco Hiking. Escazu offers green landscapes, views of the valley and city, flowers, and butterflies. There are many transport options with varying prices and travel times. Posada El Quijote is located 2.5 km from Mercado KM0, 2.5 km from Rohrmoser, 2.5 km from El Pueblo, 2 km from Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle, 2 km from Natural Science Museum La Salle, 2 km from W22 Galeria and 1 km from The Workshop Souvenirs Costa Rica. There are many incredibly people from all over the world. The hotel is situated on a property with great views to the city of San Jose and the surrounding Central Valley and mountains. The mountains of Escazu offer dramatic green landscapes, great views of the valley and city below, as well as lots of flowers and butterflies. A day trip lasting approximately 9-10 hours, including visits to the Poas Volcano, a coffeeplantation, as well as to see a large selection of the wildlife Costa Rica has to offer, and sample some local culinary specialities. The hotel is in Escazu. The hotel is 10 km from Tobias Bolanos International.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Toys
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock