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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Sabana Park

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Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Front of property
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150
  • Estadio Nacional
    3 min drive
  • Sabana Park
    3 min drive
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    4 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    14 min drive

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Exterior
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Pool
Breakfast included
Kids pool
Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1006)
The price is CA $190
per night
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

About the area

San José

City center retreat .Your stay at this Uruca hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sabana Park and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Estadio Nacional and Parque La Sabana are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Estadio Nacional - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Parque La Sabana - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Cuatro Reinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cloud - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Dorado - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flor de Loto - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Barceló San José

4-star spa hotel near Sabana Park
Barceló San José offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 17 meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the business-friendly Barceló San José. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 254 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Barceló San José offers 254 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Tennis

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact this property at least 36 hours prior to arrival to arrange airport shuttle pickup.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Barceló San José

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Barceló San José Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1002 out of 1535 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1535 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1535 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1535 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1535 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gloria

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

6/10 Okay

Kiflom, Henderson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room is good. They don't get us from airport even though they said it is available. It cost us extra money
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Es primera vez que me dan una hab sin ninguna toalla ni siquiera pada manos, lo peor es que la solicite temprano, fui al gym y retorne 1 hora 10 min y aun no las subian, tuve que bajar a recepcion a pedir una
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities were as good as ever! My SJO go to!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanislause

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

6/10 Okay

Luis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was a breeze at 0130 am. We had a decent room with a large balcony on the first floor. The bed was comfy and the amenities were very basic. Due to housekeeping issues, we were later moved to a suite, which we appreciate. The very spacious suite also had a comfy bed, but this time with L'occitaine brand amenities. The Poas Suite has a much smaller veranda than our first room, but we thoroughly enjoyed it! The grounds around the hotel are gorgeous! The pool is NOT heated and was too cold to get in, but it was very enjoyable to sit around in the hammocks provided. There is also a lush garden with a walking path to see the local flora that has labels with the names of the plans for educational purposes. The small gym has various equipment as well as a jacuzzi for about 6 people. The men's and women's dressing rooms both have a wet and dry sauna as well as showers and bathrooms. I thought the hotel itself was a bit old-looking but was still very nice. The service of the hotel was most lacking. The carpeting of the hallway leading to our room always needed a vacuum. The housekeeping of the rooms was never consistent - sometimes they would throw the trash, sometimes not. Used toilet paper rolls and face tissue boxes were not replaced. The front desk staff tried to be as accommodating as possible but were never very friendly. The staff at Anfora restaurant were not attentive. YORLENY - from the omelet station was an absolute gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

'wil

Business traveller
Check in could be more effective
The check in is always a long dragged out process , it seems , there is always 15 to 20 minutes wait to get your keys
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward, Spring

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel used to be the premier business place in CR back in 2003 when I first stayed here, Since then, it now caters less to business patrons and more to the international travel crowd. the hotel is very classic with lots of rich wood tones and great landscaping. the pool is nice and clean, and the staff super friendly. The breakfast buffet is very nice with many options available. Unfortunately, it's starting to show its age and the rooms could use an upgrade, especially the showers. Over all it's a great bargain.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cadine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff and dining staff were very welcoming. The room had only one towel for 3 guests. We had to continuously ask for towels and wash cloth which took over 24 hrs to receive any.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is the worst hotel I have stayed at in a very long time. The staff are not at all attentive. I sat at breakfast 7 days in a row and not once was I ever covered a napkin or coffee. The complete hotel is run by 15 year olds with a chip on their shoulder. The whole hotel smells damp and moldy. I’ll never stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alonso

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JESSICA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay at the hotel was pleasant my only complaint is the communications through the app to book airport to hotel transportation wasn’t successful the hotel never got the messages .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the quality of the building and rooms are great . However, we arrived a couple of hours early and were told we could not check in until 14:00. We had expected to wait but when we returned to check in, our rooms were still not ready. We waited another hour and a half but the rooms still hadn't been cleaned. Finally, one of our rooms were ready. About an hour and a half later, the other room had been cleaned so I checked in. There were no towels so I had to wait another hour for those. When we suggested a free breakfast for the inconvenience, we were told no, just free coffee. I was very satisfied with the quality of the room excluding some minor irritations. For example, the bath door is on the opposite side of the faucet so you have to get in the tub to turn on the water. There's no mechanism to lift the drain plug so you have to try to pry it back up with your bare hands. The remote for the TV was not entirely functional and the TV doesn't include any streaming options. Also, one of the locks on thw door gets stuck. It took me about 5 minutes to figure out how to get it to open again. There was a slight opening in the window that I could not get to shut entirely so outside noise filtered in more. And, the cordless phone did not work. Like I said, these are all minor irritants except for the check-in situation. Room service food was subpar. Also, when I ordered, whoever picked up just put the phone down, not on hold, without even greeting me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KHALID, NORTH MASSAPEQUA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic ambience, garden surroundings, great staff, good retaurants. However property and rooms need some updates
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room doesn’t seem 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Some nice things: The rooms and property were comfortable and clean, albeit dated in their style. The evening live pianists were wonderful. The on-sight gardens and pool were lovely. The staff was generally very nice to us. A few noteworthy cons: (1) The main restaurant was frustrating. With few diners, you might wait 10 minutes or 40 minutes for the same order. One night they're out of pizza (1/4 of the menu). No French onion soup. They're out of salad dressing (!) tonight, but here's the $20 salad you ordered anyway. There was a buffet one night, but they don't know when it's coming back. Oh, now there is a buffet but it's only for this tour group. There's no predictability to these things, and the hotel is isolated so you're out of luck finding other stuff. To pay for the food you go to a plexiglass-walled bank-teller window, give your room number again (you gave it on arrival), and despite all the room-tracking they still don't know that you're reservation was supposed to include a food discount. (2) There is a strange VIP lounge on the top floor that our reservation gave us access to. There's always someone working there to take your room number. There are some finger food, coffee machine, etc. Don't you dare try to take a banana or a coffee cup out of that small area to consume in your own room. Not allowed. What about a tea bag and a paper to-go cup? Could I take that out of the VIP area? After a solemn pause for consideration, I was told "yes." (3) Horrible Wi-Fi
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room wasn't ready in time and they didn't pick me up at the airport, even though they said they would. I waited 30 minutes extra and after calling them, they would say that they were coming in 20, always. I also saw small cockroaches in the bathroom at night. Other than that it's a beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property well staffed, reacted with enthusiasm to every request.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Booked a two bed (queen) room 3 months ahead of time and showed up to a room with only a king and small tiny bed next to it. I spoke up to the ladies in the front and they said the hotel was full so they gave my room away. I asked why and they said they had too give my room away since it was full and had no regard to my booking even if it was booked months in advance. We were a family of four and it made things difficult. Super disappointed in this property and hotel. That is no way to treat someone’s reservation! Especially 4 in one room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024