See all properties

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

3.0 star property
Travelers find modern comforts and attentive service at this city hotel, perfectly positioned near the Museum of Costa Rican Art and other vibrant attractions

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV - City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica (Ulloa)
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica (Ulloa)
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica (Ulloa)
Garden - City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica (Ulloa)
Lobby - City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica (Ulloa)
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica welcomes guests in the heart of the city. Start your day with a continental breakfast, maintain your workout at the gym, or relax in the garden. Enjoy free WiFi throughout, and helpful staff assistance just steps from City Mall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Twin Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ciudad Cariari, a neighborhood in Ulloa, City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica is in a shopping district and near the airport. Museum of Costa Rican Art and Jade Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and National Center of Art and Culture. Costa Rica Convention Center and City Mall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Ulloa travel guide
Map
Diagonal a McDonalds, del Centro Comercial Real Cariari, Ulloa, Heredia, 40101

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino Fiesta Heredia
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cariari Bowling Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cariari Golf Course
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station
    8 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Deck Cafe
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Dadabi
    5 min walk
  • C Lounge
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min walk

Similar properties

Terrace/patio
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Kids pool
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 3,367 reviews
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free airport drop-off shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Is City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 6:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica located?

Located in Ciudad Cariari, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Costa Rica Convention Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of City Mall and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Jade Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby, rooms extremely clean, no outside noise highly recommend for a value hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na- hotel is very clean. Breakfast was delicious. It’s just a very basic hotel- but that’s all we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very courteous, rooms were clean places to dine were within walking distance and was convenient to airport car rental would definitely stay again was my second stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, very clean. The staff very kind and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Small room, no coffee machine, great buffet breakfast, and shuttle prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and convenient shuttle to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Arun Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean and nicely done
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast, good price, and close to the airport .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options, helpful staff and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No shuttle it was late and I checked in after midnight and had breakfast and checked out but the staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy W

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Arne Sigvard Mattias

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, great breakfast. Sorry for being able to open windows, but for one night it doesn’t matter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Raedyn

Liked: Cleanliness
very small, clean , efficient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay! Super clean & convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, amazing fresh breakfast buffet, Airport Shuttle was great m. All Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot- super clean. Only warning would be to double check the airport shuttle will actually be there- seems to be some communication issues. Or just take an Uber for less than $10 USD.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Airport shuttle dropped us to the airport the driver was great loaded our bags for us and also unloaded the same
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic accomodation, friendly staff. Over all good place to stay if you need to be close to airport. Economy class.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Great staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fresh local inspired breakfast. Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful! I love that breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and well taking care, the amazing part is the staff, very nice and super helpful, I had the chance to deal with Jennifer who was very helpful, lost luggage and overall perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025