Holiday Inn San Jose-Aurola, an IHG Hotel

5th Ave. & 5th St., San Jose 10101 Costa Rica (CRI)
3.5 Star Property
9.936085-84.075905
+1-800-219-2797
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4.0/5

Based on 903 guest reviews

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  • Includes an indoor swimming pool
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • 195 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • 17 floors in hotel
  • 12 suites in hotel
  • Check in: 3:00pm
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 8.3/10
  • 8 meeting rooms in property

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Room Types

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Check RatesStandard Double Room Full Double Bed King Size Bed
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Check RatesStandard King Room with Lounge Accessible
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Check RatesStandard Room, King or Two Doubles
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Local Attractions

This hotel offers a great location in the heart of San Jose, within walking distance to museums, shopping, restaurants, and night life.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 903 guest reviews

Property Description

Welcome to the Holiday Inn® San Jose Downtown Aurola, Costa Rica! Costa Rica's 5-star hotel located right in the heart of San Josè. When you stay at the Aurola, you're just a stroll across the park from museums, night life, shopping and the nation's financial and government centers. This sleek, mirrored tower is a San Josè landmark, reflecting the ever-changing tropical skies above this exciting Latin American capital, gateway to Costa Rica's world-renowned natural beauty. The Aurola's spacious, tastefully decorated rooms and suites are designed with our guest's comfort in mind and most offer incredible views of the city and mountains beyond. We have what it takes to make your visit a pleasure: two great restaurants, lounge, indoor swimming pool, gymnasiums, banquet and conference facilities. Well, come on in and take a look around! Our lobby is San José's premier meeting and greeting place! The use of tropical hard woods, stone and indigenous plants in the décor provides a welcoming atmosphere with a native touch. You'll understand why Costa Rican's are known for their friendliness the minute you are greeted by our courteous, bilingual doormen and our front desk receptionists. Guests will enjoy a convenient guest services booth and tourism center, where they can get information about local tours and attractions.HOTEL FEATURES•Indoor Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.•News stand & souvenir Store•Travel agency•Complimentary guest parking•Fitness center•Money exchange•Twenty four hour front desk•Two restaurants, Tropicana, and El Mirador •La Palma lobby bar•Meeting and banquet facilities•Priority Club reward points•24 hour Room Service

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00pm
Check Out: 12:00 pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2009
Floors: 17
Rooms: 195
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 195
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 12
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 8 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 9492 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 250 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.2 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Ownership: Aurola Hotels S.A
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Varies by group.
Nightly Parking: $0
Typical Group Deposit: One night
Total Taxes: 13.00%
Total Misc Fees: $25.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 13.00% (Hotel Tax)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 10.00% (Gratuity)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Currency exchange
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Quiet location
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Juansantamaria International Airport.

Local Shuttle Info: Taxi service is easily accessible from Juansantamaria International Airport. Approximate cost is $35 each way.

Breakfast Information

Buffet Breakfast OptionsContinental and a la carte breakfastOpen from 6:00 am to 10:00 am

Pet Friendly?

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Free Parking Lot for our guest

Internet / WiFI

Free Wifi

About Holiday Inn

  • Full-service hotel offering three different experiences: Holiday Inn Express ideal for the business traveler, Holiday Inn Resorts for family fun and relaxation, and the Holiday Inn Club Vacations, suitable for family and friends with spacious accommodations
  • Offering comfort and family-oriented service, children stay and eat free at Holiday Inn properties
  • Free high-speed internet access
  • Restaurants and bars on-site with good food and drinks for all ages
  • Indoor or Outdoor swimming pools based on location
  • Great exercise facilities
  • Based on select properties, Holiday Inn's The Hub is the perfect entertainment spot and gaming area with a media lounge, fire pits, etc.

The Holiday Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Aurola, Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn San Jose-Aurola, an IHG Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn San Jose-Aurola, an IHG Hotel.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn San Jose-Aurola, an IHG Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in San Jose event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Aurola A 38 x 23 x 9 91980/8054454035326/51208092
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Aurola A

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
919 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
38 x 23 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
4
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Space rental is negotiable based on group rooms and requirements.
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Aurola B 25 x 23 x 9 61340/4036302823214/3504040
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Aurola B

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
613 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 23 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Space rental is negotiable based on group rooms and requirements.
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Aurola C 25 x 23 x 9 61340/4036302823214/3504040
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Aurola C

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
613 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 23 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
3 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Space rental is negotiable based on group rooms and requirements.
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Aurola D 25 x 23 x 9 61340/4036302823214/3504040
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Aurola D

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
613 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 23 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
3 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Space rental is negotiable based on group rooms and requirements.
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Gran Aurola 110 x 23 x 9 2607200/200152150------16/13300200200
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Gran Aurola

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
2607 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
110 x 23 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
5
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Space rental is negotiable based on group rooms and requirements.
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Don Augusto 23 x 14 x 9 350--/------12--11--/--------
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Don Augusto

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
350 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
23 x 14 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Power Outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Space rental is negotiable based on group rooms and requirements.
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Presidencial 28 x 15 x 8 451--/------14--13--/--------
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Presidencial

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
451 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
28 x 15 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Space rental is negotiable based on group rooms and requirements.
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Augusto El Grande 52 x 63 x 11 3326200/200160140--46--21/17220220200
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Augusto El Grande

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
3326 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
52 x 63 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
17
Power Outlets:
15
Columns:
0
Windows:
10
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Space rental is negotiable based on group rooms and requirements.
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FAQs about Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola An Ihg Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola An Ihg Hotel have?

There are 195 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola An Ihg Hotel?

Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola An Ihg Hotel?

Buffet Breakfast OptionsContinental and a la carte breakfastOpen from 6:00 am to 10:00 am

What parking is available at Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola An Ihg Hotel?

Free Parking Lot for our guest

How much does internet cost?

Free Wifi

Can I get a AAA rate at Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola An Ihg Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola An Ihg Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola An Ihg Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola An Ihg Hotel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

Testimonials:

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"Our stay was far beyond our expectations!! Everyone was thrilled with the service, the rooms and most of all the price!! I have recommended you to everyone I know. I spoke with the head of our Volleyball Club and he is anxious to check you guys out for the next year." K.F. - Evansville, IN

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