The Britannia Hotel in San José, Costa Rica, is a warm and elegant Victorian-style house located in the center of Barrio Amon, a neighborhood of great architectural beauty and home to much of San José's upper class. The hotel is centrally located 15 miles from the Juan Santa Maria International Airport and just six blocks from downtown San José. Guests can walk downtown to shop at the unique El Pueblo Commercial Center and La Casona Souvenirs for gifts and mementos, shop for fresh local groceries at the Central Market, or take a tour of San Jose's renowned National Gold Museum. The hotel has an on-site restaurant that serves local favorites and international-style cuisine complete with an extensive wine list, complimentary tropical breakfasts, bar and lounge, evening room service, business services, conference rooms, concierge services and tour assistance, gift shop and high-speed Internet access. Guestrooms have satellite television, air-conditioning and shower/tub combinations with handheld showers. Suites have high ceilings, original brick walls, arches and stained glass windows that emit colorful light and all come together to create the hotel's warm Victorian atmosphere.
