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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

San José San Jose
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Ignite romance in every detail at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District, where love is celebrated with extraordinary grace, steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura. This hotel is 7 minutes walk to Jade Museum and 7 minutes walk to National Museum of Costa Rica.

Fall in love all over again with a private balcony, rainfall showerhead, room service, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, complimentary high-speed WiFi, daily housekeeping, in-room coffee & tea facilities, mini-refrigerator and air conditioning. Conveniences include an in-room safe, a phone and a desk.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Art Deco hotel also features shopping on site, wedding services, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

  • Shopping on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • Conference space size (meters) - 549
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Free breakfast
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free breakfast (local cuisine)
  • Conference center
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Daily
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rafting nearby
  • Elevator
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Casino nearby
  • Banquet hall
  • Covered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vending machine
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Secured parking
  • Reception hall
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Designer stores on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Conference space
  • Free valet parking
  • Computer station
  • Conference space size (feet) - 5909
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1955
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 119
  • Number of floors - 7

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

Enjoy international cuisine at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 5909 square feet (549 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Casino Fiesta - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Pre-Colombian Gold Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Plaza de la Cultura - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Morazan Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Templo de Música - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
National Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jade Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jacob Karpio Galería - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Plaza de la Democracia - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Parque Espana - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
National Museum of Costa Rica - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
National Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Central Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Center of Art and Culture - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 12.8 km / 8 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 21.2 km / 13.2 mi
The preferred airport for Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).

  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose 3344-1000, Costa Rica
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