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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Costa Rica Convention Center

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Garden
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 247
AED 279 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Twin Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Diagonal a McDonalds, del Centro Comercial Real Cariari, Ulloa, Heredia, 40101

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • City Mall - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 15 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 8 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deck Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪RostiPollos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Tejas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Novillo Alegre - ‬3 min drive

About this property

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Hotel near Costa Rica Convention Center
Located close to City Mall and Museum of Costa Rican Art, City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 134 rooms feature comforts such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 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

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Jose Aeropuerto Hotel
Jose Aeropuerto Hotel City Express San
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel San Antonio de Belen
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel
City Express San Jose Airport San Antonio de Belen
City Express San Jose Airport
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel Ciudad Cariari
City Express San Jose Airport Ciudad Cariari

Frequently asked questions

Is City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica located?

Located in Ciudad Cariari, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Costa Rica Convention Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of City Mall and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Jade Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Free shuttle to airport was good...rooms are small but very adequate...staff was friendly...breakfast was good...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clean, tiled rooms, comfortable bed, restaurants and food court next door, and courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed overnight to catch a flight early in the morning. The room was clean and comfortable. It worked out well for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for an early morning flight departure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s my favorite of the hotel chains in the central Valley
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here because it was close to the airport. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convince, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

WINNA MAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT SERVICE
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property. Great staff. Jennifer was really helpful in getting us sort out travel and other features of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Great place. Great staff and very accommodating. Enjoy the buffet and I love the area in Heredia Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!easy parking..near to the restaurant and mall..staff are nice and helpful…7 to 10 minutes to the airport…
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

RICKY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area felt sketchy. Very basic Hotel. We stayed there for one night before heading to our destinación.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exellent everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aliesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. Thanks for being a life saver.after flights were delayed and we lost other reservations. Great staff. Clean. And friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean- good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine van

Liked: Amenities
Jennifer was excellent at checking and assured we would have an early shuttle in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mina

Liked: Staff & service
Quick stay as we arrived into San Jose late and had to wait until the next day for a ride to the Caribbean side. Was expecting a bit more out of this facility given the reviews. Staff were as always great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and conveniently located hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super kind, very profesional and helpful. Modern, clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great all around!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezekiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hit all of the boxes and was very clean. Loved the breakfast options and walk ability.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Cheaper options just as close to airport. Would look for hotel offering better value next time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025