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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

★★★ Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000, San José, CR

8 guest rating· 123 reviews

About this hotel

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.

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Superior Plus

Sleeps 4 · 32 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>344-sq-foot room with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Closed-captioned TV</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Standard Room (Plus)

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathroom grab bars

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>269 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar in shower</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in February 2014, pet friendly</p>

Deluxe

Sleeps 4 · 38 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>409-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Closed-captioned TV</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Plus

Sleeps 4 · 38 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>409-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Closed-captioned TV</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Presidential Suite

Sleeps 2 · 80 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>861-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, courtyard views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Closed-captioned TV</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Junior Suite

Sleeps 4 · 38 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>409-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours) </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Closed-captioned TV</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Suite Gales

Sleeps 2 · 49 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>527-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, city views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Closed-captioned TV</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Suite 514

Sleeps 4 · 39 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>428-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, city views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Closed-captioned TV</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Family Suite

Sleeps 6 · 90 m² · Queen Bed, 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>969-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Closed-captioned TV</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Suite Belford

Sleeps 4 · 74 m² · 2× King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 King Beds</strong></p><p>797-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, city views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Closed-captioned TV</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Conference space
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Covered parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Secured parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free breakfast (local cuisine)
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby
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  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour business center
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Casino nearby
  • Computer station
  • Concierge service
  • Conference center
  • Designer stores on site
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Elevator
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Handrails in stairways
  • LED light bulbs
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Rafting nearby
  • Reception hall
  • Shopping on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to anytime
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8123 reviews

+ Nice location+ Helpful staff+ Good breakfast− Cleanliness issues− Safety concerns− Room quality problems
Cleanliness5.3
Service10.0
Location8.8
Room Quality6.3
Amenities8.3
Value for Money7.8

totally overrated, this is a 2 star hitel with a high price pictures might be from 10years back

3.0

the staff were extremely helpful and accomodating

− 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.

Renata · CO · 2026-07-25

Comodidad para la visita centro de San José

8.0

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

RUANO ALONSO · ES · 2026-07-22

Good for one night stay

7.0

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.

− The room was old. The shower head was very rusty

Pikkwan Rebecca · US · 2026-07-19

An excellent location if you want to enjoy the historic part of the city; very comfortable rooms and a wonderful, very c

10.0

Location, room, breakfast, staff. Everything!

Tatiana · US · 2026-07-17

Good to know

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.

›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

›Pets

Pets allowed

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

›Pets

Service animals are allowed