Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose

The hotel's design has all the signature details of a hacienda, with beamed ceilings, wide archways and terracotta floors. The Great Room is a cosy place for curling up with a book (or making use of the Wi-Fi), while Bar 10 has a casual atmosphere and light, local dishes. In the evenings, La Castilla is the place to go for cocktails and views of the light-dotted Central Valley. When you're feeling peckish, the Hacienda Kitchen serves an authentic Costa Rican menu and the Casa del Cafe offers a sunny spot to enjoy a cup of the good stuff.

The rooms are all similarly decorated with large coffee berry prints, pillowtop beds and modern yet distinctive furnishings. The suites are extra spacious with an added living area, while certain rooms have direct access to the pool or Executive Lounge. All bathrooms are well-appointed with rainfall showers and wide mirrors - and the Presidential Suite has an enormous bathtub too. The most high-end suites feature a private dining area and patio, and standard rooms have a Juliet balcony - but all have views of the mountains or valley.

The hotel is surrounded by high-rise peaks, forests and coffee plantations - and they're all worth exploring. Take a tour of the Britt's Coffee fields, learning how they make their signature brew, and for real adventure, head to Poas Volcano National Park to hike into the forested foothills and spot fiery-throated hummingbirds and shy quetzals. Otherwise, visit the Braulio Carrillo Park for ziplining and aerial tram rides, and walk through the beautiful butterfly and orchid gardens. At the hotel, book into the spa, and laze in the outdoor Jacuzzi overlooking the coffee fields.