Even if you're not a fan of chain hotels, this one is well worth a look. It has a prime position just two blocks from the Jardín de la Marimba, slick and friendly service, soothing color combinations, well-equipped rooms, lightning-fast internet and an impressive breakfast spread. Prices outside high season are significantly cheaper.
All up it will be hard for any other hotel in town to match the Holiday Inn Express for price and quality.