Cantón Alajuela accommodation from NZ$70

It was my first time staying at the Holiday Inn Express near the airport in Costa Rica. It was my first time travelling outside the United States. I asked Gemini with being a first time international traveler if it was a good idea to stay near the airport and it confirmed my thought. That aside, I am happy that I chose to stay at the Holiday Inn Express. After making it through airport security/customs, I located the complimentary shuttle from the airport to the hotel with little difficulty. Jaime, the drive, was a great representative of Holiday Inn Express and was most helpful as my first encounter with the staff of the hotel. The check-in process was a breeze and the front desk personal was helpful as well. I don't remember the young woman's name but she assisted in making all of he necessary arrangements for the activities that I participated in while I was in Costa Rica. I was hoping to take part in a coffee plantation tour while I was there, but there wasn't enough people for the touring company to have a coffee plantation tour that Friday. I instead visited a local shop downtown and made a few purchases to bring back with me to the States. I did take in a tour of San José on Saturday and learned much about the rich history of Costa Rica. I would definitely recommend Costa Rica as a travel destination and this Holiday Inn Express as a place to stay. I almost forgot to mention the free breakfast. It's better than any place else I have stayed.

Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good. Rooms were cleaned. Was not able to hear airplanes.

Very clean