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Britannia Hotel has high ceilings, original walls made of thick brick, arches and stained glass windows letting in colorful light, all aid in creating the hotel's warm Victorian atmosphere. Beautiful wallpaper, fine rugs, ceiling fans, mosaic tile floors and English style furniture contrast sharply with the tropical flower gardens "a la tica".
The house was built in 1910 by the immigrant Cipriano Herrero del Peral, an industrial coffee producer in Costa Rica. The house was designed using different European styles by one of Costa Rica’s most prominent architects at the beginning of the XX Century, Jaime Carranza Aguilar. The house would later be home to such prosperous and well-known families as Rohormoser Lahman, and Aguilar Muñoz.
In 1992, the remodeling of the house began along with the construction of the annexed building. By the end of 1993, the hotel finally opened its doors.
The hotel is divided in two parts; one is the old house which houses five Deluxe Rooms and five Jr. Suites, as well as the restaurant which occupies what was once the old wine cellar of the house, appropriately named "The Cellar". The new part of the hotel consists of a four-story addition housing 14 standard rooms all of which have T.V. with cable, telephone, private bathroom with bathtub, hot water, safe deposit box and either one king size bed or two single beds. The Deluxe and Jr. Suite rooms have, in addition to all of the items stated for the standard rooms, a desk, a hair dryer in the bathroom and either one king size bed or two queen size beds. |
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The Britannia Hotel is situated in the heart of Barrio Amón, a zone possessing great architectural beauty due to the fact that it was the home to much of San José's high class. The hotel is centrally located 25 minutes from the international airport and just six blocks from downtown San José, so as to be close to the many tourist attractions, banks, post office, transport services and the best nightlife spots that San José has to offer. |
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| PROPERTY AMENITIES |
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* In what was the original wine cellar of the main house, is now hotel's 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 their permanent collection.
The hotel invites you to savor breakfast menu of only the best tropical fruits, and of course, world famous Costa Rican coffee. In the evening,Britannia Hotel offers 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.
* The hotel also provides the following services: Souvenir Shop, Tour Information, laundry, dry cleaning, room service, fax and mail, transfer to and from airport, baggage storage. |
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| ROOM AMENITIES |
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* Standard Rooms:
They 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, hair dryer and wake up call service.
* Deluxe Rooms:
They have access from the front desk by the stairs or elevator. In addition to the amenities available to the standard rooms, the Deluxe rooms have a dining table or desk. These rooms are perfect for our executive clients, also for honeymooners or small families. The Deluxe are equipped the same as Standard in addition of mini bar, A/C, one king bed or one king bed and a double bed or two doubles beds.
* Junior Suites:
The Junior Suites are located all in the main house—keeping with the Victorian style of 1910. These rooms can be reserved for 5 persons and are ideal for families or travelling groups of friends. The suites are spacious, with high ceilings, and keep the style of the original architecture of the house. The Junior Suites are equipped the same as Deluxe in addition of king bed or a king bed and a double, sofa bed or rolling bed, a table or desk and more space available in the room. |
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| CANCELLATION POLICY |
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1. No penalty for cancellations up to the defined cancellation deadline of Britannia Hotel San Jose.
2. Cancellations made within the cancellation deadline will be assessed a 1 night room rate unless cancellation policy is defined different.
3. No-shows will be assessed a 1 night room rate unless cancellation policy is defined different.
4. No cancellations on or after check-in date.
Please make a search for your dates to see the defined cancellation policy for that period. |
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