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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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Suite Belford | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
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Suite Belford | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers a warm welcome with free breakfast and international cuisine at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL restaurant. Explore designer stores on site, grab a coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes, or unwind with WiFi in your room. Previous guests rave about the dining options and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Room service
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Limited onsite parking
The current price is $99
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4

Room options

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Deluxe | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Belford | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Suite Belford

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room (Plus) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Room (Plus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2014
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Plus | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Plus

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior Plus | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Superior Plus

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 514 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Suite 514

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 39.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Suite Gales

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Superior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mercado Central - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 7 min walk
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 10 min walk
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 11 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Las Condes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzería Manolito Central - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

At Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 119 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Children (7 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite valet parking
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5909 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1955
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Designer stores on site
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 15 (one-way)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral

Frequently asked questions

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Yes, there's free valet parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (1-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as rafting and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Yes, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District like?

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is in Carmen, a short 7-minute walk from San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station and 2 minutes' walk from Plaza de la Cultura. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Restaurant
Breakfast
Bed
Food
Museums
Cities
Shopping center

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, delicious, and excellent. (29 reviews)
  • The property restaurant offered good food, great ambiance, and people-watching opportunities, with some guests praising the exceptional service. (11 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and felt safe with valet parking available. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for shopping.
Inga, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place in a good location, friendly staff.
DAVID, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, efficient, professional
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Costa Rica

Looks like the hotel was refurbished to three years ago. Very clean very nice good location as far as being in the city not exactly the prettiest area as far as the main street for cleanness.
Ricardo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Very spacious, clean and easy for walking around. Dinner and breakfast was amazing
Gina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing hotel love it
Yancin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well situated and comfortable
Fabio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top knot h with friendliness

Easy check in. Excellent condition of hotel in walking fustance of many historic iilding & national museums. Everyone siper frienfly.
natalie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night in the city.

The entire staff was very friendly. Hotel is older and in the city. Walkable. Parking was convenient. Breakfast was included. Very simple w 4 choices plus coffee and juice.
Brenda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The surrounding, near to most museum and staff very friendly.
Aya, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was fantastic. Our room was good. The restaurant on this property was just perfect. Food was perfect. We were here 5 nights museums are walkable. Easy to catch a tour here. We would come back. A real gem.
Katherine, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

The people are very friendly but the hotel and the beds and linnen need desperately to be upgraded, towles are clean but fall apart bed is old ect
Esther, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to stores, museums, transportation
Eduardo, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great central place to stay!
Charles, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great service
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Excellent staff. Delicious breakfast on site. Only downside, was that the room safe was not working.
MAX, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the location and architecture of the hotel. Staff wass amazing and bilingual, which helped as I speak "un poquito Español"
Alexander, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not coming back for sure

Hotel is out of date. A good was TERRIBLE .
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stuff
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great location, walkable to everything to see in San Jose such as museums, central market, shops, and restaurants.
Mark, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel to explore downtown San Jose

The location is perfect for exploring downtown San Jose. Just a few minutes walk to museums and the central avenue stores. Check in was a bit stressful and chaotic and our agent was not very friendly but after that the stay was great. All the rest of the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is older and it shows, but our room was great despite the age. We booked a deluxe room and it was huge, with a nice glassed in balcony. It had lots of outlets, a full sized refrigerator and a microwave. It was quiet at night. The hotel restaurant is quite nice. A bit more expensive than street restaurants, but that is normal. The service and food were good and it was nice to have a good meal in our hotel, especially on our first night.
scott, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

This is more like a 2 star hotel. Quite outdated. The pictures were probably taken several years ago. I would not recommend coming with young kids
Gil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Baltimore is a wonderful place to stay. It has modern conveniences with local flare. It is central located and has a great restaurant. Thw staff is AMAZING .
James, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Safe hotel. Congenial staff. Service in restaurant was uneven during breakfast. But fine for dinner.
Valerie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It met all my needs
Michael, 2-night trip