The Hotel Alta sits against the side of a small mountain overlooking the City of San Jose. Convenient to everything, one experiences a secluded feeling. The Owner, President, Michael Caggiano has assembled a staff always willing to serve the interests of the traveler or business person. The historically unique Hotel boasts a full service restaurant with a broad selection of... more

I stayed at the Alta Hotel with my husband and 2 young children (4 and 5 y.o.) We stayed for only 2 nights at the end of our trip before going to the airport. We had a day to kill and the staff were extremely helpful in organizing a private tour of a couple of popular sights for us. Our... more

My husband and I stayed at the Hotel Alta for the first few days of our honeymoon, left and went to a couple of other cities, and then came back for our last night in Costa Rica. Upon arrival at the Alta, we were greeted with smiling faces, kind words, and open arms. We were immediately taken to our top... more

Hmmm….where to begin. We stayed at the Hotel Alta on our first night of a ten-day tour in Costa Rica. We chose it because it was located in a quaint setting outside of San Jose, and received high reviews online. And I will admit, the photos of the property are beautiful both in person and online. However, I would like... more

This is a wonderful architectural hotel. It's elegance is surpassed only by the staff, who are very gracious and accommodating. This hotel is a bit off the beaten path in a very nice area within San Jose called Escazu. The high ceilings and winding staircases provide excellent ambience. Art work by local Artists is displayed for purchase in the staircase... more

This hotel is located in the Escazu area. It is situated on a hill with a two-lane road right outside the hotel gates. It is somewhat difficult to find from the airport because there are very few signs and it really helps to speak Spanish in order to locate it. The area is not a walking area due to the... more

This was a lovely quiet hotel in San Jose with friendly and extreamely helpful staff. Our hotel in the next city we were going to got cancelled, and they helped us find amazing things to do in the meantime. They set up tours for us that were well worth the price, and helped us set up anything that we needed.... more

The Alta is a great place to stay. It is only a 20 minute drive from the airport and has fantastic views over San Jose (ask for a first floor room or higher). The rooms are very clean and comfortable and there is a nice pool. The hotel is quite quirky and interesting. The restaurant is expensive but top class.... more

My girlfriend and I spend our first night in Costa Rica at Hotel Alta and we both loved this hotel. First off, it is conveniently located to the San Jose airport. We were both taken back not only by the size of the room but how beautiful it was. The hotels elaborate architecture, everything from the arched door frames to... more