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 2222 5022

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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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Laia • couple • es
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Renata • solo_traveller • co
3
totally overrated, this is a 2 star hitel with a high price pictures might be from 10years back
Pros:

the staff were extremely helpful and accomodating

Cons:

this is not a 4 star hotel, barely 2. It is extremely expensive for the what it has to offer. It is clean, but breakfast is poor, food is questionable, the gym is a disaster and the overall service of the hotel does not flow. they do not respond before arriving and have a bit of a chaos.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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RUANO ALONSO • family_with_children • es
8
Comodidad para la visita centro de San José
Pros:

La amabilidad del personal, en particular de Fernando en el servicio de restaurante y de todo el personal del parking.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Pikkwan Rebecca • solo_traveller • us
7
Good for one night stay
Pros:

It's in downtown and within walking distance of interesting places like the central market and museums. The room was large with a full size fridge and microwave.

Cons:

The room was old. The shower head was very rusty

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Bert • extended_group • nl
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Reiner • couple • de
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana • family_with_children • us
10
An excellent location if you want to enjoy the historic part of the city; very comfortable rooms and a wonderful, very c
Pros:

Location, room, breakfast, staff. Everything!

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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LAURA CAROLINA • extended_group • co
6
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Brett Kimmel • family_with_children • cr
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Neymi • couple • pa
2
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Precio, instalaciones viejas, aire no funcionaba bien

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Mir • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Sabina Isabel • couple • ch
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • cr
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Salazar • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Silvi Camblor • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Ubicado justo al lado de los museos. Disponene de parking y el personal muy amable facilita todo y soluciona

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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pete • couple • gb
7
Great location with free parking
Pros:

Free parking and breakfast was good. Staff very friendly location was great.

Cons:

Room was a little dated but that was reflected in the price.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Aponte • couple • pr
9
Se puede recomendar
Pros:

Si

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Avril • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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GABRIEL JOSE • solo_traveller • ar
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Kenji • solo_traveller • jp
4
Pros:

Wifiが殆ど繋がらない。とにかく設備が古い。立地は最高だが。

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee