How Axel worksAxel $85 a night vs $86 on Expedia at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $1 a night less (1%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Marriott Hotels · Diagonal al Cariari Corporate Center, Heredia
Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Garden · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Non-smoking rooms
Hotels in Costa RicaA no-frills 3-star business hotel near San José airport
8.0/10
A practical airport stopover, with helpful staff but shuttle hours worth checking.
This no-frills 3-star in Heredia is a strong pick for an airport overnight or a short business trip, rather than a San José sightseeing stay. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and generally clean, comfortable rooms. Included breakfast and parking add value, restaurants are within walking distance, and Marriott confirms a gym. It delivers the basics without much atmosphere.
Rooms are compact, breakfast variety gets mixed reactions, and some guests mention corridor or air-conditioning noise, though others report quiet nights. The biggest practical catch is transport: Marriott advertises a complimentary airport shuttle requiring reservations, while recent Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests describe limited hours that can miss early flights or late arrivals. Confirm your transfer directly before booking. We'd skip it for spacious rooms, a pool, or a walkable downtown base.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$85 a night with Axel against $86 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (1%).
Single room (extra bed not included) · refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$97 a night with Axel against $98 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (1%).
Single room (extra bed not included) · refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$97 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $92 a night for these dates when seen.
Single room (extra bed not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$69 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 15 to Oct 22, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$94 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 24, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$71 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$100 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 12 to Nov 13, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 12 to Nov 19, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 19, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$101 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 14 to Dec 14, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$98 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Single room (extra bed not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 25 to Dec 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$120 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (extra beds not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 5 to Dec 14, 2026 · 9 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 8 to Dec 19, 2026 · 11 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$94 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Single room (extra bed not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 15 to Jan 1, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 16 to Jan 1, 2027 · 16 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 26 to Dec 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 2 to Jan 6, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 3 to Jan 10, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 4 to Jan 10, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 12 to Feb 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 12 to Feb 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 17 to Mar 24, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
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Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 25 to Mar 28, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $85 a night vs $86 on Expedia at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $1 a night less (1%). Seen Oct 8.
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A practical airport stopover, with helpful staff but shuttle hours worth checking. A no-frills 3-star business hotel near San José airport, scored for what it is.
This no-frills 3-star in Heredia is a strong pick for an airport overnight or a short business trip, rather than a San José sightseeing stay. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and generally clean, comfortable rooms. Included breakfast and parking add value, restaurants are within walking distance, and Marriott confirms a gym. It delivers the basics without much atmosphere.
Rooms are compact, breakfast variety gets mixed reactions, and some guests mention corridor or air-conditioning noise, though others report quiet nights. The biggest practical catch is transport: Marriott advertises a complimentary airport shuttle requiring reservations, while recent Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests describe limited hours that can miss early flights or late arrivals. Confirm your transfer directly before booking. We'd skip it for spacious rooms, a pool, or a walkable downtown base.
Best for: airport overnight stays; budget-conscious business travelers; short stays with a rental car
Watch out for: reservation-only shuttle with limited hours; compact rooms and occasional noise; limited breakfast variety
Location: Heredia business district, about 7.4 km from SJO; nearby dining, but not downtown San José.
Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned and compact; some guests report corridor or A/C noise.
Cleanliness: Mostly strong feedback across sites, with occasional housekeeping lapses.
Service: Helpful, friendly staff are a consistent strength in recent reviews.
Amenities: Included breakfast, gym, Wi-Fi and meeting space; no pool.
Fees and surprises: On-site parking is free; reserve the complimentary shuttle and confirm operating hours.
Axel's opinion of City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $85 a night · refundable · Single room (extra bed not included) | $86 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $97 a night · refundable · Single room (extra bed not included) | $98 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $97 a night · refundable · Single room (extra bed not included) | $92 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 15 to Oct 22, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $69 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $72 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $69 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $70 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $69 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 24, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $94 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $71 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $71 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $100 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 12 to Nov 13, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $100 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 12 to Nov 19, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $97 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 19, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $97 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 14 to Dec 14, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $101 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $102 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $103 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $102 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 25 to Dec 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $98 a night · refundable · Single room (extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 5 to Dec 14, 2026 · 9 nights · 4 adults | $120 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (extra beds not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Dec 19, 2026 · 11 nights · 2 adults | $98 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $94 a night · refundable · Single room (extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Jan 1, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult | $98 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 16 to Jan 1, 2027 · 16 nights · 1 adult | $98 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 26 to Dec 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $92 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 2 to Jan 6, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $103 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 3 to Jan 10, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $102 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 4 to Jan 10, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $102 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 12 to Feb 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $103 a night · refundable · Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 12 to Feb 19, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $103 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 17 to Mar 24, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $103 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 25 to Mar 28, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $103 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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