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Superior
32 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe
Room with view
38 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Family Suite
Room with view
90 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Deluxe Plus
Room with view
38 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Plus
32 square metres
2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Presidential Suite
80 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite Belford
Room with view
74 square metres
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite 514
Room with view
39.8 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite
Room with view
38 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite Gales
Room with view
49 square metres
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 centre

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

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

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
  • Linens provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Wardrobe

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

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

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

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

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. <

Children stay free

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 7

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

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

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

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

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

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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