Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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Independent
8 (123 reviews)
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000 , San José , CR
506-2-2225022

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Health or beauty spa nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nice location
Helpful staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Safety concerns
Room quality problems

Categories

Cleanliness
5.31
Mentioned bed bugs and cleanliness issues.
Service
9.99
Staff was described as nice and helpful.
Location
8.82
Central location but concerns about safety due to nearby issues.
Room Quality
6.27
Mentioned issues with hard mattresses and broken A/C.
Amenities
8.29
Standard amenities mentioned, some issues with facilities.
Value for Money
7.76
Not ideal given the mentioned issues for price.
Food and Beverage
9.31
Breakfast mentioned as nice.
Overall Experience
8.27
Mixed feelings due to various issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 13:09

Property Description

Discover the charm of the Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District, where modern amenities meet timeless elegance in the heart of San José.

Recreational Amenities
Stay fit and energized with our 24-hour fitness center or relax with a delightful dip in leisure. Take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi, along with our concierge services for all your travel needs.

Gourmet Dining
Savor international cuisine at our on-site restaurant, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, or enjoy room service for a dining experience in the comfort of your room. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily to kickstart your day.

Event & Business Facilities
Perfect for both work and play, our hotel boasts a state-of-the-art conference center with 7 meeting rooms and 5909 square feet of versatile space, catering to all your event needs.

Book now to experience the best of San José!

Important information:

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 123 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.31
Service: 9.99
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 6.27
Amenities: 8.29
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 8.27
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Mayra • solo_traveller • cr
8
El personal y la atención excelente, de fácil acceso y seguro
Cons:

El dormitorio me hizo falta cortina mucha claridad para dormir, la cama un poco dura ,

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Yorleni • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

Ubicacion

Cons:

Precio

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Fabricio José • solo_traveller • cr
9
Buena opción. Todo muy bonito.
Pros:

La ubicación cerca de la Maratón San José, atención, las instalaciones, la comida muy buena.
Todo excelente.

Cons:

Las almohadas, pero es algo muy mínimo.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • extended_group • cr
10
Excelente
Pros:

Tranquilo

Cons:

Un poco lento la atención en el restaurante

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Rodolfo • solo_traveller • cl
8
Pros:

habitación espaciosa

Cons:

el wifi muchos problemas

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Gilda • solo_traveller • pr
10
Excelente experiencia
Pros:

Ubicacion, excelente servicio

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Gamaliel • family_with_children • cr
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Max Calderon • couple • cr
10
Pros:

El desayuno incluido, muy bueno.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Josianne • couple • ch
7
Ideal für ein Stadthotel
Pros:

Direkt bei der Einkaufsstrasse

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • fr
2
Grandeur et décadence d'un hôtel.
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et grand lit très confortable. Le lit a 2 lampes de chevet très sympa mais connectée directement aux spots au dessus du lit. Aberrant et stupide.

Cons:

Que le gérant ne suive pas les défauts techniques. La salle de bain est complètement datée petite, moche avec une baignoire à enjamber un rideau en plastique indigne même d'un 2 étoiles. Odeurs d'égouts.
Les tapis des couloirs ne sont pas nets. Je connais très bien le restaurant El Patio où j ai déjeuné de nombreuses fois à la fin des années 90. Il n'a pas changé, très beau avec de nombreuses plantes mais hélas nettement plus cher et nettement moins bon. De plus il y a une musique nulle et non négociable. Les petits déjeuners ont 3 menus non mixa les. Le Típico est correct et les 2 autres contiennent des fruits. Hélas pour la première fois dans l'histoire de ce pays les fruits n'étaient pas mûrs, immangeables. Même dans un hôtel borgne vous avez des fruits mûrs. À 400m le marché central croule sous les fruits mûrs. Je me demande si le responsable du restaurant n'est pas le même que celui de l hôtel.
Le service est impeccable et vous avez une serviette en tissus et des couverts mais pas de petites cuillères... pour touiller le café on vous met une paille en plastique... Le surdoué écologique a encore frappé.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Richard A. Rugama • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Youssouf • couple • ca
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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jill • extended_group • au
9
a very relaxing stay and close to everything.
Pros:

Fabulous location and the staff were so helpful and kind. easy to find being bright orange!

Cons:

breakfast a bit limited. prefer buffet style

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Laura Patricia • couple • mx
10
Pros:

Las instalaciones y el personal . La cama muy cómoda y aunque está en el centro no se escucha el ruido

Cons:

El estacionamiento al salir estaba muy lleno Pero se agradece que tengan estacionamiento

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Jarol • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Nothing

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • extended_group • cr
9
It was great
Pros:

Breakfast was ok. I love this hotel for its location and wonderful staff. Everything is within walking distance

Cons:

The mattress was hard

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Joana Ligeiro Antunes • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Meilyn • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
10
Connection to the City and its Surroundings
Pros:

The hotel's location and functionality make your vacation—or any ongoing business matters—so effortless that you feel both secure and satisfied.

Cons:

I couldn't stay any longer; otherwise, I would still be enjoying it.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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EVGENY • solo_traveller • ru
4
Pros:

Расположение и персонал

Cons:

Шумные кондиционеры, старый интерьер номеров, плохой завтрак. Не рекомендую для выбора проживания. Хотя выбор отелей в городе не велик!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee