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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Flat-screen TV
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Free valet parking
Exterior
Suite Belford | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
The Balmoral Hotel in San José's Historic District offers free breakfast and international dishes at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL. Guests can shop on-site designer stores, visit two coffee shops, and enjoy in-room WiFi. Visitors appreciate the quality dining options and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Deluxe | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Plus) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (Plus)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2014
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Plus | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Plus | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Gales

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite 514 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite 514

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Belford | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Belford

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New York Street - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel near Morazan Park
Located close to Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provides free breakfast (local cuisine), designer stores on site, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services
  • Wedding services, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,909 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (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.

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, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, Plaza de la Cultura, and National Theater. Morazan Park and Jade Museum are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 10 minutes.

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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a good location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice clean and quiet, i enjoyed the dinning area very spacious and clean

8/10 Good

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location for exploring central San Jose. Value for money hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yancin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing hotel love it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

It was amazing place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the central of the downtown, the location is good. Staffs are very friendly and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location and architecture of the hotel. Staff wass amazing and bilingual, which helped as I speak "un poquito Español"
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Had 2 upgrade my room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for two nights and it was a comfortable stay after a late flight. Very close to a lot of shops and restaurants. Staff were friendly too. Rooms were clean, breakfast was good. A/C and TV were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good hotel, slightly tired rooms and decor Staff good and restaurant good and good location to explore the city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lemiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in. Rooms were clean and staff were so nice! Dinner at hotel was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Baltimore is a wonderful place to stay. It has modern conveniences with local flare. It is central located and has a great restaurant. Thw staff is AMAZING .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nicer hotel in the area. Staff was exceptional. Food was very good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic. Our room was good. The restaurant on this property was just perfect. Food was perfect. We were here 5 nights museums are walkable. Easy to catch a tour here. We would come back. A real gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Millicent

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Bad WIFI. breakfast poor.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie-Josée

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly but food for breakfast could be better
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inclusion of the El Patio restaurant was a good plus. I had been there 3 yrs ago to the restaurant but didn't know of the hotel The secure electronic key cards were a good feature.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the property and the location but my favorite thing about this property is the staff. So professional, friendly and kind. Really made my stay enjoyable. I love the restaurant, El Patio. The food is fresh and delicious, but again, the staff stands out, especially Marlon, who went above and beyond to make sure I had an amazing dining experience. Thank you so much, Marlon, El Patio and Balmoral Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Great job to them.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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