Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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8.0

Outstanding(1,000 Reviews)

Hotel in San Jose

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Art Deco San José hotel in Carmen with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, 2 coffee shops/cafes, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
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.

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

31.6 mi

Parque Diversiones

6.5 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

3.6 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.4 mi

Available Rooms

Superior

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe

Beds not specified • 409 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room (Plus)

Beds not specified • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Superior Plus

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Plus

Beds not specified • 409 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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8.0

Outstanding(1,000 Reviews)

Hotel in San Jose

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

31.6 mi

Parque Diversiones

6.5 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

3.6 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.4 mi

Available Rooms

Superior

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe

Beds not specified • 409 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room (Plus)

Beds not specified • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Superior Plus

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Plus

Beds not specified • 409 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.0

Outstanding(1,000 Reviews)

4.0

Nov 2024

Perfectly fine for a one night stay but slightly disappointjng after reading other reviews. Definitely not a 4 star hotel , but not charging 4 star rates so given how expensive Costa Rica is, its quite reasonably priced. Staff were friendly enough and the room clean, though I got a disabled room for some reason , with the only window facing the atrium which was a little noisy late on and early in the morning. The wifi also dropped out frequently. The restaurant has a great street front location but few , not tasty, vegetarian options, and breakfast is ordered from a menu with a strict one of 4 options only ( including vegetarian) Entry to the hotel late at night is through the garage by ringing a bell which I found a little odd.

4.0

Nov 2024

5.0

Oct 2024

Great location, great service

5.0

Oct 2024

Great location, great service

5.0

Sep 2024

I booked the Balmoral because it was in the historic district downtown, so I knew we'd be in the center of the city. I wanted to see the old section and we found the Museum of Costa Rica, which is housed in an old fort, right downtown. There was an restaurant sort of attached to the hotel which was very convenient and perfect for a nice dinner. Our room was very spacious, the bathroom had been remodeled and the was was hot - a must for us! The only thing missing was a washcloth, but I had packed one so we were good. the staff was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Overall a great experience.

5.0

Sep 2024

10.0

Sep 2024

This is a great location, walkable to everything to see in San Jose such as museums, central market, shops, and restaurants.

10.0

Aug 2024

Great staff and great central place to stay!

5.0

Aug 2024

Our stay was wonderful, nice and quiet place to stay, well kept up with throughout the hotel, food was delicious, staff was so nice and helpful. Definitely coming back

10.0

Aug 2024

Great staff and great central place to stay!

5.0

Aug 2024

Our stay was wonderful, nice and quiet place to stay, well kept up with throughout the hotel, food was delicious, staff was so nice and helpful. Definitely coming back

10.0

Aug 2024

Just fine, kind of a little bit hard to park anyway

10.0

Aug 2024

Just fine, kind of a little bit hard to park anyway

6.0

Aug 2024

Quite place to stay in dowtown San José

6.0

Aug 2024

Quite place to stay in dowtown San José

8.0

Jul 2024

Not back to before COVID but still a nice and clean hotel. Staff is great, restaurant has good food. I missed the coffee makers in the room.

10.0

Jul 2024

Parking and delicious breakfast included. Staff was kind and helpful. The parking attendants were easily available. The cleaning staff took good care of the room. The restaurant staff was attentive. The location was central to all the hot spots. Perfect location. I would recommend to friends and family.

10.0

Jul 2024

8.0

Jul 2024

Not back to before COVID but still a nice and clean hotel. Staff is great, restaurant has good food. I missed the coffee makers in the room.

6.0

Jul 2024

Easy parking, convenient, safe and walkable areas. Instead of having a refrigerator, you should upgrade to a bigger television. There were issues with your shower head, water was leaking outside of the shower. Need to have an Iron in the room.

2.0

Jul 2024

Their water pump was not working so we did not have any water to wash or shower. The receptionist said the hotel would refund our stay through expedia , but I have not received any response from the hotel or expedia yet!

6.0

Jul 2024

2.0

Jul 2024

2.0

Jul 2024

We stayed for 2 nights and did not have water for the majority of the time. The hotel wouldn't move our room and would not give us a refund. The phones were also messed up as were got calls in the middle of the night and tons of messages from the reception/laundry etc that were not for us. What was most disappointing was seeing how the staff at the front desk talked to their cleaning staff. The description and pictures of the hotel are out-of-date, since many of the shops and cafes are no longer in operation. The only good things I can say is that the valet workers were super helpful and the restaurant (including the service) was great.

2.0

Jul 2024

4.0

Jul 2024

The property was clean although the room smelled old and affected my breathing. The customer service was below standard. No one communicated about the water shortage for two consecutive frays before I had to find another hotel to stay.

4.0

Jul 2024

1.0

Jul 2024

We got a doulble room and the shower did not work in one of the rooms. There was no water pressure. At checkouts they told us that a set of sheets were stained and needed to be replaced. We acknowledged the stain and they told us that the cost to replace the sheets would be $395.00

1.0

Jul 2024

6.0

Jul 2024

The first thing I noticed while checking in was a warning about not going out at night. I guess like any big city, there can be danger. The hotel itself is fine and feels very safe. The front desk staff was adequate, but not overly friendly. The bar was never open during our three night weekend stay. Most of the services/stores in the lobby are apparently permanently closed. The staff in the restaurant were VERY friendly and efficient. The breakfast is limited (4 choices) and not special, but tasty and included with the room. Everything works and the beds are fine and clean, but everything feels like maybe it was repaired inexpensively.

6.0

Jul 2024

2.0

Jun 2024

This was probably once a wonderful hotel that may have lost its luster over the past few years. Firstly, our mistake to travel here during high commute hours as it is located what appears to be the hustling and bustling city center of San Jose and the streets are one-way so we were stuck in traffic. The parking garage is locked with valet parking which felt safe. The room was at a basic cleanliness but felt old and had the musty smell. The attached hotel shops were permanently closed. We left the hotel at night for a drive and upon returning, the streets had a escorts wandering on the corners. I would not recommend this place for families with children.

2.0

Jun 2024

3.0

May 2024

Very outdated hotel, bad smell in the room, maybe mold/fungus. Not very nice to have rasas maintenance outside of the window , a man kicking the window with his shoes. Safe didn’t work do to low battery which I asked to be changed, never happens. Super bad service at the brekfast.

3.0

May 2024

4.0

May 2024

Staff was very friendly but the property, especially the rooms are very dated. The hotel was basically empty and we were assigned a room that felt very far away, muggy and the shower needed quite a while to produce any hot water. The sheets were clean but the bathroom was not up to our standards. Location wise this property is pretty good though to see downtown (which can get a little rough at night).

4.0

May 2024

4.0

May 2024

The photos here do not match the actual property. Please view other photos online or google maps street view before booking. The staff was very helpful and the location is very convenient.

10.0

May 2024

If you are going to the theatre district this is place for reasonable rates. Parking is a breeze, the front desk is very helpful, rooms are clean, AC is great, beds are in good condition. Breakfast is in an area opening onto walking street which is open with a nice breeze, omelet is incredible!

10.0

May 2024

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

The average price for a rental in San Jose is $105 per night. This rental is $55 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior

Deluxe

Standard Room (Plus)

Superior Plus

Deluxe Plus

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior

Deluxe

Standard Room (Plus)

Superior Plus

Deluxe Plus

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

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

What amenities are available at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

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