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lounge, a communal kitchen and a lending library filled with topics about Central Americ-
an politics and society. No smoking or alcohol is allowed, with quiet hours from 10pm to
6am.
Costa Rica Guesthouse GUESTHOUSE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2223-7034; www.costa-rica-guesthouse.com ; Av 6 btwn Calles 21 & 25; in-
cl breakfast d US$50, without bathroom US$39; )
This 1904 guesthouse has simple, graceful rooms with spacious bathrooms and hallways
lined with Spanish tile. Furnishings are basic (creaky beds), but it's a tranquil, couple-
friendly spot. There's a small internet lounge, an outdoor patio adorned with epiphytes and
an enclosed parking area out back. Laundry service (per kilo US$2) is available.
Casa Hilda GUESTHOUSE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2221-0037; c1hilda@racsa.co.cr ; Av 11 btwn Calles 3 & 3A; s/d US$26/36)
Run by the charming Quesada family, this simple peach-colored guesthouse has five basic,
clean rooms with private bathrooms surrounding a peaceful courtyard. Check out the nat-
ural spring in the center of the house that has been bubbling potable water for more than
90 years (even during dry season). Credit cards accepted.
Hotel Aranjuez HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2256-1825; www.hotelaranjuez.com ; Calle 19 btwn Avs 11 & 13; incl break-
fast s US$37-52, d US$52-67, s/d without bathroom US$27/36; )
This rambling hotel in Barrio Aranjuez consists of five nicely maintained vintage homes
that have been strung together with a labyrinth of gardens and connecting walkways. The
36 spotless rooms come in various configurations, all with lockboxes and cable TV. The
hotel's best attribute, however, is the lush garden patio, where a legendary breakfast buffet
is served every morning.
Though the architecture can be a bit creaky and the walls thin, the service is efficient
and the hotel is a solid, family-friendly option. Rooms in the new apartment-building an-
nex half a block away lack the charm and sense of community of the main hotel, but annex
guests still have access to the bounteous breakfast and pleasant common areas across the
street.
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