Best for
Choose this hotel if keeping a strength-training routine matters, with free weights and resistance equipment available between your Costa Rica plans.
Best for
Choose this hotel if keeping a strength-training routine matters, with free weights and resistance equipment available between your Costa Rica plans.
What makes it special
The Market reworks Costa Rica's sodas as a hotel dining concept, letting you build a meal around an exhibition kitchen.
Room to consider
If separate rooms suit your family, ask whether connecting accommodation can be secured for your dates rather than assuming two bookings will connect.
Insider tip
Arrange your airport transport separately before arrival, as the hotel has no airport shuttle, and confirm the pickup details with your driver.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall sits in Escazu, one of the San Jose area's main business, shopping, and dining districts. The hotel is built for travelers who want city access without losing the feeling of a landscaped retreat. Gardens, pools, restaurants, and spa facilities soften the urban setting.
The address is especially useful because it is next to Multiplaza Escazu. Corporate offices, restaurants, and main roads are also close. Guests can handle meetings, shopping, dinners, and airport transfers without feeling far from the places that matter. It is a practical base, but the best moments come when the gardens and pool areas slow the pace.
A pale leaf pattern runs across the headboard, framed by warm wood panels. In the featured Classic interiors, a low upholstered seat sits beside the window with a small round table. The furniture leaves a separate corner for sitting, while a desk provides a place to work.
Cream walls and pale cabinetry keep the finish light. Blue and gold shapes run through the carpet, and framed artwork adds green tones above the sleeping area. Bedside lights include reading lamps, with storage in the drawers below.
The bathroom combines a bathtub and shower in one bathing space. Long curtains extend across the window, and the room is non-smoking.
A pale leaf pattern runs across the headboard, framed by warm wood panels. In the featured Classic interiors, a low upholstered seat sits beside the...
Warm wood panels surround a headboard with a pale leaf motif, while a patterned carpet adds blue and gold underfoot. The featured Classic layouts place lamps and reading lights beside the bed, with a cabinet opposite the sleeping area and artwork on the walls.
A low chair or upholstered window seat provides somewhere to sit beyond the bed. In one pictured layout, a small white table stands beside the window, with the desk set along the wall. Pale furniture and cream curtains soften the darker wood details.
The bathing space has a shower over the bathtub. This room is non-smoking. Pale drawer fronts and small metal handles finish the storage furniture opposite the sleeping area.
Warm wood panels surround a headboard with a pale leaf motif, while a patterned carpet adds blue and gold underfoot. The featured Classic layouts place...
Only specific rate options include a balcony or a top-floor room. These features do not apply to every room.
The Club stay includes a separate check-in area, with breakfast, evening canapés and drinks served in the lounge. Feather bedding and soundproof windows are part of the room, alongside a marble bathroom.
In the pictured Premium bedroom, a tan fabric headboard sits between dark wood bedside tables and warm lamps. A striped armchair stands near the window, while a low bench at the foot of the bed adds another seat. The desk faces the window, with greenery visible beyond the glass.
The featured bathrooms have a separate shower, with a tub beside it in some layouts. Pale stone walls contrast with the darker counter. Wood-framed mirrors bring the warm colors into the bathing area.
The Club stay includes a separate check-in area, with breakfast, evening canapés and drinks served in the lounge. Feather bedding and soundproof windows are part...
Tan fabric across the headboard and dark wood furniture give the featured Premium bedroom a warm finish. A low upholstered bench sits at the foot of the bed, and a striped armchair provides a separate place to sit. Large windows bring daylight to the desk beside them.
The pictured bathing spaces have pale stone walls and wood-framed mirrors, with lamps set around the wash area. A separate shower appears in the featured bathrooms, with a tub alongside it in some layouts. These photographs illustrate the wider Premium family.
The Club Tower has its own private entrance for guests with access. Curved legs and carved edges add detail to the pictured bedside furniture, with cream lampshades above. Soft linens finish the sleeping space.
Tan fabric across the headboard and dark wood furniture give the featured Premium bedroom a warm finish. A low upholstered bench sits at the foot...
A separate living room keeps the seating area apart from the bedroom, with a desk for work within the suite. In the featured One Bedroom layout, a cream sofa and round wooden table form the main sitting area. A floor lamp stands to one side, with a small metal-framed table beside the sofa.
Green curtains and leaf-patterned cushions add color to the pale walls. Two framed floral pictures hang above the seating, and the curtains extend to the floor. A high-backed office chair sits by the window, beside a table lamp on the desk.
The pictured bathroom has a broad stone counter, wood furniture below and a large mirror above. A separate shower appears beside the wash area. This stay includes the Club Tower's private entrance, and the suite is non-smoking.
A separate living room keeps the seating area apart from the bedroom, with a desk for work within the suite. In the featured One Bedroom...
The Pool View suite rate includes that outlook. Pool views are not promised with the standard Club Suite rate.
The bedroom and living room are separate, leaving a furnished space for sitting away from the bed. A desk adds a work area within the suite. Breakfast is served in the Club lounge, followed by evening canapés and drinks; a private check-in area is also part of the stay.
In the featured One Bedroom interiors, a cream sofa faces a round wooden coffee table. Leaf-patterned cushions add green and blue accents, with two framed floral prints above the seating. A tall floor lamp stands beside the sofa, and full-length curtains frame the windows.
The pictured bathrooms combine stone floors with dark wood furniture and broad mirrors. Some layouts show two basins along one counter, while others have a single basin beside a separate shower.
The bedroom and living room are separate, leaving a furnished space for sitting away from the bed. A desk adds a work area within the...
Full-height windows run beside the living and dining areas, with a separate bedroom beyond the main shared spaces. Cream sofas and wood-framed chairs gather around a low rectangular table. A rug marks out the seating area on the wooden floor, while dark beams and columns frame the room.
The dining table sits beneath a hanging light, with chairs arranged along both sides. Meeting areas are also part of the layout. Pale curtains line the windows, and framed artwork adds color to the walls without crowding the living space.
Outside, the covered terrace has glass railings, a round cushioned daybed and a wooden table with two chairs. The outlook reaches across rooftops toward green hills. The tiled bathing area sits beside this outdoor seating, with the cover extending above it. A minibar is available indoors, and the suite is non-smoking.
Full-height windows run beside the living and dining areas, with a separate bedroom beyond the main shared spaces. Cream sofas and wood-framed chairs gather around...
Escazu is not the historic center of San Jose. It has a more modern rhythm, with offices, malls, residential areas, and restaurants spread across the western side of the capital area. For many business travelers and short-stay guests, that location is the point.
Multiplaza Escazu sits beside the hotel, giving guests immediate access to shopping and casual dining. The area also works well for those continuing to other parts of Costa Rica. Road access is straightforward, and the airport is within a manageable drive, depending on traffic.
Travelers who want museums and old downtown streets can still arrange them, but the hotel is strongest for guests whose plans include Escazu, Santa Ana, corporate visits, airport access, or a comfortable overnight before a wider Costa Rica journey.
The rooms and suites are designed for a full-service city stay. Expect comfortable beds, work space, calm colors, and the kind of practical layout that suits both business trips and stopovers before the coast, rainforest, or mountains.
The hotel also highlights its Club Tower, a more private area with a separate sense of arrival. This can be useful for travelers who want added discretion or a quieter routine. It also helps with easier movement during a packed schedule. Guests who spend more time inside the hotel between meetings may value it most.
Suites offer more room to settle in and are a good choice for longer stays, families, or travelers who want space before and after day trips. The key is choosing the right category for the trip: quick city stop, business base, or soft landing before exploring the country.
Dining is a clear strength. IHG lists five distinctive restaurants, with a mix that covers local flavors, Italian warmth, Japanese craft, steakhouse comfort, and social drinks. This range matters because many guests arrive with limited time and do not want every meal to become a drive.
The Market gives the hotel a flexible all-day option. Pimento brings Italian cooking. Factory Steak & Lobster covers a more robust dinner mood, and NAU Sushi Lounge adds Japanese flavor. Zambra Lobby Bar supports the social side of the property with drinks and lighter moments.
The dining program makes the hotel useful for local meetings as well as overnight guests. A business lunch, family dinner, quick breakfast, and late drink can all happen on site. That gives the property a stronger daily pulse than a simple airport-area stop.
The hotel describes itself as an urban oasis, and the wellness setup supports that idea. Guests have access to three heated pools, a jacuzzi, gardens, and a full-service spa with steam rooms. The newly renovated fitness center looks toward the gardens. That view adds a calmer feel to a workout.
This matters in San Jose, where traffic and meetings can make the day feel dense. A swim, spa treatment, or quiet hour near the gardens can reset the mood before dinner or the next appointment. The hotel gives guests a way to stay in the city without feeling boxed in by it.
The pools are especially useful for families and travelers arriving after long flights. They turn a practical stop into a more restful stay. Guests heading onward to beaches or lodges can still begin the trip with a sense of ease.
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall is a natural business hotel. Its location near offices, Multiplaza, and major roads makes it easy to use for meetings, events, and corporate travel. The property also has event spaces suited to conferences, private dinners, and social gatherings.
That business side does not erase the leisure value. It simply explains why the hotel feels organized and efficient. Staff are used to early departures, airport transfers, meeting schedules, dining requests, and guests who may only have one night in San Jose.
For event planners, the combination of rooms, restaurants, gardens, pools, and meeting facilities is useful. Attendees can stay, eat, meet, and unwind in one place. Shopping and dining options are still next door.
Many guests use San Jose as the start or finish of a wider Costa Rica itinerary. This hotel works well in that role. It is comfortable enough for a proper stay, but practical enough for transitions to the Pacific coast, the Central Valley, volcano areas, or cloud forest regions.
Guests with one free day can keep things local with shopping, spa time, or restaurants. Those with more time can arrange museums, coffee tours, nature parks, or dinner in nearby districts. The hotel does not need to be the whole trip; it can be the part that makes the trip easier.
That flexibility is valuable. Costa Rica travel often involves moving between very different settings. A reliable city base with good facilities can make those transitions feel less tiring.
This hotel is best for travelers who want Escazu access, business convenience, dining choice, and resort-like facilities inside the San Jose area. It suits corporate guests, families, short-stay travelers, event attendees, and guests starting or ending a longer Costa Rica route.
It may not be the right choice for someone who wants colonial streets outside the door or a remote nature lodge. The appeal is urban convenience with garden space and strong facilities. That is a different promise, and it works well when matched to the right itinerary.
Choose InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall for practical access, warm-weather ease, and a polished city stay that still gives room for pools, spa time, and relaxed meals before the next stage of the journey.
A 24-hour business centre with printing and office supplies helps you prepare meeting materials without relying solely on your own devices.
Pimento's private dining room accommodates up to ten guests, giving a small celebration its own setting rather than a shared restaurant table.
Poolside beverages and a light menu let you keep lunch informal beside the gardens, without turning a swimming break into another restaurant visit.
Frente Centro Comercial Multiplaza Escazú, San José, 10202, Costa Rica
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Yes. InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall is worth it for travelers who need a polished base in Escazu and San Jose. It is strongest for business trips, shopping stays, family stopovers, meetings, and guests starting or ending a Costa Rica itinerary.
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall is in Escazu, beside Multiplaza Mall and west of central San Jose. The location suits travelers who want shopping, restaurants, offices, medical visits, and highway access more than a beach setting.
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall has 372 rooms across eight floors. The room count supports a full-service hotel experience with pools, dining, meetings, wellness facilities, and club-level options.
Rooms are designed for comfort, work, and rest, with city-hotel practicality and resort-style facilities nearby. Some travelers choose upgraded rooms or club access when they want a quieter stay, extra service, or better business support.
Yes. The hotel sits by Multiplaza Mall Escazu, one of the area's best-known shopping and dining centers. This is useful for easy meals, errands, family downtime, rainy afternoons, and travelers who want services close to the hotel.
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