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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping center, near Morazan Park
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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
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8.0
Very good
Property highlights
- Airport transfer
- Free breakfast
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
- Free parking
- Restaurant
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000
What's around
- National Theater3 min walk
- National Museum of Costa Rica5 min walk
- Central Park6 min walk
- San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)34 min drive
Main amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- 24-hour fitness center
- Room service
- 2 coffee shops/cafes
- 24-hour business center
- Conference center
- 7 meeting rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Area shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
For families
- Children stay free
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator
- Flat-panel TV
- Premium bedding
Room options
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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub, City View
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Jr Suite
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Presidential Suite, Refrigerator & Microwave, Courtyard View
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Suite Belford
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Deluxe Plus
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, City View
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Microwave, Courtyard View
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Suite 514
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Suite Gales
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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View
About this area
What's nearby
- In Carmen
- Sabana Park - 34 min walk
- National Stadium of Costa Rica - 7 min drive
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 12 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Esquina de Buenos Aires - 5 min walk
- Sapore Trattoria - 4 min walk
- Limoncello - 11 min walk
- Restaurante Silvestre - 9 min walk
- Tin Jo - 6 min walk
About this property
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Languages
English, Spanish
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Social distancing
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 119 rooms
- Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in time from 2:00 PM - anytime
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
- Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
- This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
Children
- Children (7 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
Pets
- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
- Pets must be supervised
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free secured, covered onsite valet parking
- Onsite parking limited
Transfers
- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
- Area shuttle*
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
- 2 coffee shops
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
- Children stay free (see details)
- Children's menu
What to do
- Shopping
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons nearby
- Rafting nearby
Working away
- 24-hour business center
- 7 meeting rooms
- Computer station
- Conference center (5909 square feet of space)
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Romance packages
Facilities
- 1 building/tower
- Built in 1955
- 24-hour fitness center
- Designer stores on site
- Banquet hall
- Reception hall
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
- In-room accessibility (select rooms)
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Handrails in stairways
- Wheelchairs available on site
- Closed captioned TV
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
- Flat-screen television
Home comfort
- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
- Soundproofed rooms
- Premium bedding
Freshen up
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Towels
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
More
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- LED light bulbs
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 34.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
- Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
- Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
- Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
- Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 11.00 (one-way)
Pets
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
- Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Hygiene & cleanliness
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some onsite facilities.
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral
Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San José CR Historic District
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District San José
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Hotel San José
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Reviews
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Very good
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Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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