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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property

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Flat-screen TV
Suite Belford | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Suite Belford | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000
  • Plaza de la Cultura
    2 min walk
  • El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station
    7 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Belford | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Belford

  • 797 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room (Plus) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (Plus)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Plus | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Plus

  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite

  • 969 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior Plus | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Plus

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 514 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite 514

  • 428 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Gales

  • 527 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5-star hotel in Carmen
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, 2 coffee shops/cafes, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining is available at the hotel's restaurant and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 7 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5909 square feet (549 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,909 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 34.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 11.00 (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1001 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

simone

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It met all my needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. The staff especially graveyard valet and a morning valet Saturday was very nice. Whenever we needed something we got it right away. Are room was put together and clean everyday we came back to it. Free breakfast was good and the view was great. The experience will be missed and i wish i was there now. Thanks for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable property, giant rooms, great water pressure, very quiet interior rooms. The property is under some renovations on the first floor. They have a beautiful bar on the lobby floor but it’s closed. My tv had a broken speaker but other than that I loved my stay at the Balmoral.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the Balmoral because it was in the historic district downtown, so I knew we'd be in the center of the city. I wanted to see the old section and we found the Museum of Costa Rica, which is housed in an old fort, right downtown. There was an restaurant sort of attached to the hotel which was very convenient and perfect for a nice dinner. Our room was very spacious, the bathroom had been remodeled and the was was hot - a must for us! The only thing missing was a washcloth, but I had packed one so we were good. the staff was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location and architecture of the hotel. Staff wass amazing and bilingual, which helped as I speak "un poquito Español"
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location, walkable to everything to see in San Jose such as museums, central market, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Keylor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Una de las Mejores Carbonaras que he comido en mi vida en El Rest. El Patio!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Élfego

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recomendable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was wonderful, nice and quiet place to stay, well kept up with throughout the hotel, food was delicious, staff was so nice and helpful. Definitely coming back
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Tempe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great central place to stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Esperanza Funeral Homes

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cloud

Just fine, kind of a little bit hard to park anyway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

María

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Belen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite place to stay in dowtown San José
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prisma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking and delicious breakfast included. Staff was kind and helpful. The parking attendants were easily available. The cleaning staff took good care of the room. The restaurant staff was attentive. The location was central to all the hot spots. Perfect location. I would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not back to before COVID but still a nice and clean hotel. Staff is great, restaurant has good food. I missed the coffee makers in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy parking, convenient, safe and walkable areas. Instead of having a refrigerator, you should upgrade to a bigger television. There were issues with your shower head, water was leaking outside of the shower. Need to have an Iron in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

fiona

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Their water pump was not working so we did not have any water to wash or shower. The receptionist said the hotel would refund our stay through expedia , but I have not received any response from the hotel or expedia yet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024