Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Hotel in San Jose
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
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
Available Rooms
Superior
2 Double • 344 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe
2 Double • 409 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Standard Room (Plus)
1 Double • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Plus
2 Double • 344 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Plus
2 Double • 409 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
4.0
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.
5.0
Great location, great service
5.0
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.
10.0
This is a great location, walkable to everything to see in San Jose such as museums, central market, shops, and restaurants.
10.0
Great staff and great central place to stay!
5.0
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
Just fine, kind of a little bit hard to park anyway
6.0
Quite place to stay in dowtown San José
10.0
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.
8.0
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
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
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!
2.0
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.
4.0
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.
1.0
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
6.0
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.
2.0
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.
3.0
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.
4.0
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).
10.0
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!
4.0
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.
6.0
Staff friendly but food for breakfast could be better
6.0
The hotel is in the heart for the city, in walking distance of the central market. This is an old hotel, so don’t expect too much.
The restaurant is just below and is conveniently located. The food is nothing to write home about. It’s like Taco Bell’s quality and a premium price. I had better food at a soda.
10.0
Very friendly staff.
10.0
We liked the in-house restaurant which was very good! The staff in general was excellent. We liked that we got a breakfast bag when we left for the airport at 4 AM . The hotel also helped us find a good cab driver to the airport.
The only negative thing was the area surrounding the hotel. It was not very safe, especially when it got dark
10.0
Jose is the best
6.0
You’re right downtown within walking distance to everything. The rooms are quite dated. The hotel entrances are either through the garage or the restaurant
10.0
Enjoyed the stay. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Ground floor restaurant was excellent.
We would stay there again.
8.0
Very accessible to the downtown sites. Good restaurant.
6.0
The bar area was closed the complete trip. Only one elevation stopped on the lobby floor so you had to walk up a floor to get to the front desk. There was no face towels. Staff was great and breakfast was good. Parking attendants was great also. Most of the stores in the hotel were vacant. Otherwise the stay was okay.
10.0
This hotel is exceptionally located (walking distance from museum, theatre, market and lot of shops and restaurants). The restaurant (and the breakfast) is very nice. It was a little hard to find the entrance, and the exterior makes no justice to the interior, which is very clean and comfortable. I will use this hotel for my future visits to San José.
4.0
A great location very close to the museums and spots to see in historic San Jose. We walked just about everywhere and felt very safe. Breakfast was wonderful and relaxed. My only complaint is that we had to ask for extra towels every day because they only left us two and there were four of us in the room.
10.0
The hotel is centrally located and near walking distance to all major places in San Jose. The staff is wonderful and the breakfast is very good.
6.0
The location was the best thing about this hotel. The hotel and rooms are in serious need of an upgrade. Bed sheets had an odor as if it was not changed from previous stay and ants were all over the place. So glad we were only there for 1 night!
5.0
It was odd that the buttons on the elevator were very difficult to press. Why is that? Otherwise, it was the nicest hotel we stayed at in Costa Rica, very well located in San Jose. The restaurant was OK but not great; it was a little better than the restaurants in the surrounding area which were all rather low quality fast food or street food, but if you want truly good quality food such as tourists are accustomed to, you really need to search out a different neighborhood of San Jose, outside of the commercial district.
8.0
Located in the center of the city made all the landmarks accessible. Food, sightseeing, shopping all at walking distance. Hotel was clean and the rooms were spacious. Having a restaurant within the hotel was a plus. Complementary breakfast was good. Beds were not comfortable, mattresses should be updated. Overall, great experience. Would stay there again.
3.0
Hotel Staff were very professional, however, Hotel needs updating and renovation. There was no functional window with a view outside. Air conditioning unit (on second stay at hotel) did not function correctly.
Breakfast was not hot and bland.
Felt uncomfortable in entire area historical district. Too many street beggars etc.
6.0
Good hotel, slightly tired rooms and decor
Staff good and restaurant good and good location to explore the city
8.0
Very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast/restaurant available.
8.0
The room aircon was very noisy. Very bare minimal toiletries. The staff from reception to cafe service staff are very pleasant and friendly, service is good and cheerful.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?
The average price for a rental in San Jose is $73 per night. This rental is $38 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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