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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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

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Flat-screen TV
Suite Belford
Suite Belford
Exterior
Vineyard

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000
  • Pre-Colombian Gold Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe

Deluxe

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Belford

Suite Belford

  • 74 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room (Plus)

Standard Room (Plus)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Plus

Deluxe Plus

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room

Family Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior Plus

Superior Plus

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 514

Suite 514

  • 39.8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales

Suite Gales

  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior

Superior

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

San José

City center stay.With a stay at this Carmen hotel, you'll be steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura. Morazan Park and National Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk
  • National Theater - 3 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 5 min walk
  • Central Park - 6 min walk
  • Mercado Central - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum
There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 7 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5909 square feet (549 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 5909 sq ft of conference space
  • 549 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1955
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 2 coffee shops
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 411 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Chandramouli

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAX

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff. Delicious breakfast on site. Only downside, was that the room safe was not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Neeraj

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smell of urine in the rooms. Beds are too small. Bathroom is so tiny and tight
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding, near to most museum and staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARCOS JOSUE

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stuff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isnier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dayna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled 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

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