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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
Discover local flavors for breakfast or dinner in an intimate setting surrounded by historic charm.

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Suite Belford | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Suite Belford | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
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 $123
includes taxes & fees
$109 per night
Feb 18 - Feb 19

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
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 861 sq ft
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 797 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 969 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 428 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
  • 527 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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 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
  • ‪RostiPollos - ‬2 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
  • 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
  • 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 and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.

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

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great service
1-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great stuff
Mike, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very unhappy with this hotel and hotels.com
We tried 2 times a full week before our stay to cancel because of a death in the family. Even received a note from Hotels.com that they sent it to the hotel to cancel. Zero response. Only check in messages and how was your stay responses. I fault both the hotel and Hotels.com for not responded or refunding under these conditions. I even sent the obituary as proof.
Elisha, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

It met all my needs
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
It was amazing place to stay at
Wayne, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Quite place to stay in dowtown San José
Belen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Isnier, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Angela, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Restaurant experience, horrible.
Everything was decent just decent however once again the service in the restaurant as we were there before and I just wrote it off to a bad day, was horrible. No lie 57 minutes as we saw the clock when we sat down to get cold pancakes with fruit and one plate of scrambled eggs with rice. Two other couples screaming as well. Our waitress ignored us over 25 minutes, just to bring me a cup of tea and coffee when we first sat down. Another waitress saw how upset we were and finally brought me the tea and then the orange juice which took another 15 minutes, which is part of your breakfast.I don’t know why anyone will go here. I can’t believe anyone has a good experience from what I’ve seen and experienced myself now. They need to fire everyone in that restaurant.
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff.
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very impressive, comfortable stay with friendly staff & as good a location as imaginable. Good breakfast too!
Anthony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
R, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very accessible to the downtown sites. Good restaurant.
Laura, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good hotel, slightly tired rooms and decor Staff good and restaurant good and good location to explore the city
Sharon, 1-night trip