Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Property class: 3.5
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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You'll be in a fantastic location at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District, just a 5-minute walk from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura. 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 just a 10-minute walk of Morazan Park and National Theater of Costa Rica. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • 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)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Kids' menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
The current price is CNY682
CNY771 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Plus)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a painting.

Standard Room (Plus)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Plus

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Plus

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Deluxe Plus

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A modern living room with a glass dining table, red sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.

Presidential Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite Gales

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a TV.

Suite Gales

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

View all photos for Suite 514

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

Suite 514

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite Belford

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a dining table, and a TV.

Suite Belford

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 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
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hamburger Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District, just a 5-minute walk from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura. 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 just a 10-minute walk of Morazan Park and National Theater of Costa Rica. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 119 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • Children (7 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite valet parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

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
  • 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
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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

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. Open daily.

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Yes, there's free valet parking.

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.

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Reviews

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews

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8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered great food, good service, and a lovely atmosphere. (55 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, free, and secure with helpful attendants. (12 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Was only there for about 14 hours but the hotel is charming and the staff and extremely friendly and helpful. I don’t recommend the area though. While it’s walkable, it’s also sketchy and we were told by a local that we would likely get robbed walking around.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, staff were very helpful even packed us a quick breakfast for our early airport departure.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent services. The staff was very kind and helpful. Excellent location. Excellent breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, safe, secure, breakfast was great! Stay was friendly, great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is in a great location for seeing the main areas of San Jose. The restaurant food and service was great!
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10/10 Exceptional

I Booked For Three Nights in this Hotel without knowing the Area and when I Checked in they Upgraded me with a Deluxe Room with a Big Refrigerator and a Microwave. And a very Good view of the street. I Loved it. One of my Best Stays ....
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were very clean. The staff was amazing and helpful. Breakfast was simple but delicious and each room had a nice air conditioner. There aren’t any refrigerators or microwaves in the rooms so no way to store leftovers or drinks. But other than that it was great. Wonderful location right in the center of everything.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful and friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, clean hotel, pleasant staff. It was a decent stay for the money.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel! Fantantic restaurants! Great location! And, best of all, fabulous staff!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

It's in a great location and the breakfast is excellent. The staff is great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean staff amazing
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8/10 Very good

Great value and location
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were outstanding. The hotel is one of the best you will get I. The area that it’s located in and priced reasonably. It’s seem very secure and is in wonderful proximity to main attractions of San Jose.
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10/10 Exceptional

Among the best locations in downtown; rooms are very quiet, staff members are extremely friendly, especially Alejandra in the front desk.
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8/10 Very good

Clean rooms and free breakfast. Really nice staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room size was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful as well! I also really liked their gallo pinto for breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great location. Restaurant was good
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean & comfortable. The Cafe had great food. Roberto, our waiter, was very nice & friendly. Hotel was in a perfect location for exploring parks & museums. We had a great time there.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a one night stay. The room was clean. The staff was accommodating
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8/10 Very good

The location is great, staff were nice, room clean, bathroom is a little small. Overall, pretty good.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly. The restaurant service was very good. The food was good too except some of the fruit was over ripe. But everything else was great and the location was near many stores, restaurants and parks.
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8/10 Very good

The rooms were clean, the staff was very nice. Put it away I didn't.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were amazing! Free breakfast was good!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our suite was perfect. And the hotel was just 2 blocks away from the Historical District. The staff were very helpful, and breakfast was delicious.