The Radisson is a large CBA (Could Be Anywhere) hotel. There is nothing to make you feel like you are in Costa Rica - you may as well be in downtown Toronto. Here are some of the drawbacks: (1) the rooms have windows that will not open, and no balconies -- so the rooms are VERY dark and dreary; this struck me as an odd design choice since San Jose is fringed by mountains and there are beautiful views all around; (2) the pool was absolutely freezing - it could not have been more than 65 degrees; (3) the hotel gym is actually a popular Golds Gym where locals work out in droves -- the crowds in the evenings made it impossible to use the gym (mornings were better); (4) the location is not ideal and the staff made it clear that it was not safe for guests to walk outside the hotel's gates. On the bright side, the staff were VERY friendly and helpful, the internet wireless worked like a dream, and the hotel is clean and generally comfortable. This would be a good hotel for business, but I would not recommend it for vacationers.

I am used to stay in Radisson hotels when travelling in North Europe and always got a feeling of the reputed Northern quality ( clean, modern, functional, with all facilities and details that make the difference,...). Radisson San Jose is a nice hotel from the 70's (with large concrete walls) with very large rooms and bathrooms, and also a lot of facilities. However, Xmas time is a dead period, and then , the hotel closes all the facilities : no fitness, no sauna, no whirlpool, swimming pool was not cleaned, bar opened lately. Even lights in the entrance were switched off. A coffe machine and biscuits were available in the lobby. On the food side, we tested the smallest restaurant at lunch : we had some eggs which were burned ! and the tamale had very few meat and not too much taste. On Xmas eve, we got a good piece of cake, however.

Also, when we made the reservation, nothing on the website indicated that most facilities were not functioning. And the manager was not there to take our complaints. Not a very good choice at that period of time.

This is good place if u want reliable chain hotel w/ good service. It's large hotel and caters to business travel w/ large conference rooms. It's not w/in walking distance any place in SJ, but it has 24 hr casino. SJ is not interesting or worth your time. Go directly to beaches if possible. Go to El Pueblo in SJ for dining/shopping/nite life. Rooms are clean and new looking but not spectacular.

This unassuming hotel located in San Jose is not expensive and is worth the money you pay. Staff are quite polite and helpful and there are nice touches such as complimentary tea and coffee in the lounge. The rooms while nothing to shout about are very spacious and clean.
In any case you'll probably spend so much time outside the hotel exploring the gorgeous countryside, this hotel will work for a inexpensive good night sleep.