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Superior
344 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Deluxe
Room with view
409 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Family Suite
Room with view
969 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Deluxe Plus
Room with view
409 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Plus
344 square feet
2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Presidential Suite
861 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite Belford
Room with view
797 square feet
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite 514
Room with view
428 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite
Room with view
409 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite Gales
Room with view
527 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco San José hotel in Carmen with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center

A stay at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District places you in the heart of San José, within a 5-minute walk of Morazan Park and Jade Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from National Museum of Costa Rica and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Clinica Biblica Hospital.

Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Art Deco hotel also features shopping on site, wedding services, and a banquet hall. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy international cuisine at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 5909 square feet (549 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at the hotel's restaurant and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and 7 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5909 square feet (549 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is a smoke-free property.

  • Daily
  • Designer stores on site
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Free breakfast (local cuisine)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1955
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Conference space size (meters) - 549
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 5909
  • Conference center
  • Shopping on site
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 119
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • 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
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. <

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 7

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 34.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 11.00 (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.

Hotel Names

  • Balmoral Hotel
  • Balmoral Hotel San Jose
  • Balmoral San Jose
  • Hotel Balmoral

We should mention

Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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