The World Travel Awards have been compared to the Oscars of the Travel business.  The first awards were held in 1994.  Over 5,000 travel companies, destinations and organizations are nominated every year. 

Judging takes into account every aspect of the business including overall performance, product development, innovation, creativity and customer satisfaction.  This year voting was open to the traveling public.  Votes from individual travelers count as 1 vote and votes from travel agents count as two votes.

This year there were four major categories of awards given for hotels in Costa Rica. Part 1 covered the Costa Rica's Leading Golf Resorts.  Here are the nominees and winners for

Costa Rica’s Leading Hotel

Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica - winner
Located adjacent to the Multiplaza in Escazu, in the Central Valley, this hotel offers an excellent location for individuals with business in the Central Valley.  A wide variety of meeting facilities are available to meet your business and banquet needs.

It is also a great place to stay at the beginning or end of your vacation. It is within walking distance of the Multiplaza Mall a large upscale mall with a movie theatre.  Many of the movies are in English and subtitled in Spanish. The InterContinental offers extensive spa facilities and a variety of dining options.

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose
Located near the airport, the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel offers beautiful colonial architecture and is set on a 30 acre coffee plantation.  The hotel boasts a driving range, luxury spa, two outdoor pools and jogging trails as well as fitness facilities.  The restaurant offers fine dining. 

Like the InterContinental this is a great location for business and has extensive meeting facilities.  It is a good place before and after your vacation to spend a few nights.  

Double Tree Cariari
The Double Tree in Cariari is located five minutes from the International Airport and ten minutes from downtown San Jose. They claim the title of Costa Rica’s first true resort hotel.  Double Tree Cariari features two outdoor pools and a casino.  Golf and shopping is nearby.  Meeting facilities and business amenities are provided.  

Hotel Parador Boutique Resort and Spa
Located on the Central Pacific Coast near Manuel Antonio National Park, this hotel is dedicated to sustainable tourism.  They feature a comprehensive spa and three outdoor pools all overlooking the Pacific Ocean, one for adults only, one with a swim up bar and one with a waterfall. There are workout facilities and family fun areas.  Hike through the 12 acres and see monkeys, birds, sloths and other wildlife common to Costa Rica.  They also have business and meeting facilities.
While this hotel is just a nominee in this category, it is the winner of the Resort category.

Hotel Punta Islita
Located on the Nicoya Pennisula, south of Samara, Hotel Punta Islita provides a premium beachfront getaway on the Pacific ocean.  Facilities include: a luxury spa, pools, beach club, fitness facilities, a 9 hole golf course, tennis and restaurants.  They can accommodate weddings and corporate events.  

Radisson Europa Hotel & Conference Center
The Radisson is located in the heart of Costa Rica’s business and financial district.  It offers extensive business and meeting facilities.  The Radisson also boasts a Casino, Gold’s Gym Fitness Center, Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Private in-room massage service, 3 hour - express laundry service and two on site restaurants.  

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