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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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
The current price is AED 401
AED 453 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • 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
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 74 sq m
  • 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
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • 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
  • 90 sq m
  • 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
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 39.8 sq m
  • 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
  • 49 sq m
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

Hotel near Plaza de la Cultura
Located close to Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and National Theater, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provides free breakfast (local cuisine), designer stores on site, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, a reception hall, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

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

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

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, Plaza de la Cultura, and National Theater. Morazan Park and Jade Museum are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 10 minutes.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice clean and quiet, i enjoyed the dinning area very spacious and clean

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel was perfect, right in the middle of all museums, boutiques and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balmoral was gem of a find in downtown San Jose, close to everything, excellent restaurant attached, staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in center of historic district and easily walkable. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In historic district
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for two nights and it was a comfortable stay after a late flight. Very close to a lot of shops and restaurants. Staff were friendly too. Rooms were clean, breakfast was good. A/C and TV were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yancin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing hotel love it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the property and the location but my favorite thing about this property is the staff. So professional, friendly and kind. Really made my stay enjoyable. I love the restaurant, El Patio. The food is fresh and delicious, but again, the staff stands out, especially Marlon, who went above and beyond to make sure I had an amazing dining experience. Thank you so much, Marlon, El Patio and Balmoral Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Esther

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to stores, museums, transportation
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property wasn't as clean as i would like and the management wasn't as prompt to my questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAX

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

6/10 Okay

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Charles

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

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service
Safe hotel. Congenial staff. Service in restaurant was uneven during breakfast. But fine for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

cecile

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I have been staying at this hotel for many years it’s a great hotel but they need to get back the way it was before.breakfast was not good the way it was they had a breakfast buffet back in the days they give you four choices to pick from which is not good also the a/c was not working good not as cold.but all said the location and shops restaurants is great I will stay there again but the management needs to work on the little things.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location. One key per room is unacceptable. The lobby staff needs to be more tourist oriented. No real guidance offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 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