Hotel Overview
perfect for anyone willing to go somewhere different.
The experience was awesome. The people were very hospitable and well educated. Low crime and...
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Marvin
- Aug 18, 2011
unbeatable accomadation
location is excellant close by to everything
Food and drinks are great. The staff are very...
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fluffy
- Jun 23, 2011
Simple guest rooms, standard amenities at the heart of downtown San Jose
Located in downtown San Jose, the Balmoral Hotel offers simple guest rooms and modern amenities within walking distance of attractions like the Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, the National Cathedral and Democracy Plaza. From the Balmoral Hotel visitors can take day trips outside the city to explore volcanoes, rainforests, and waterfalls. The Balmoral Hotel offers guests a complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi access (fees apply), and a fitness center. Business travelers can find a business center, and the hotel has seven flexible meeting rooms for event groups.
Balmoral Hotel Rooms
- Standard Room
- 210 square feet rooms with renovated bedding, antiallergenic pillows, minibar, alarm clock, TV with cable, internet, air conditioning, working desk with lamp and city as well of internal views. Bathrooms with permanent hot water, ecological amenities, hairdryer and handicapped rooms.
Includes daily buffet breakfast and parking. - Superior
- 269 square feet rooms with renovated bedding, antiallergenic pillows, minibar, alarm clock, safe deposit boxes, Flat screen TV with cable, coffee maker, internet, air conditioning, working desk with lamp and city as well of internal views. Newly tiled bathrooms, permanent hot water, hairdryer, soft towels and ecological amenities.
Includes daily buffet breakfast and parking. - Deluxe Room
- 344 square feet rooms, renovated bedding with antiallergenic pillows, minibar, alarm clock, safe deposit boxes, Flat screen TV with cable, coffee maker, internet, air conditioning, working desk with lamp and city view from its balcony. Newly tiled bathrooms with hot tub, permanent hot water, hairdryer, soft towels and ecological amenities. Includes daily buffet breakfast and parking.
This rooms have balconies overlooking the Central Avenue & some of them with handicapped rooms available. - Suite
- From 861 square feet with 2 comfortable rooms, 2 bathrooms and a living room, perfect for families. Renovated bedding with antiallergenic pillows, minibar, alarm clock, safe deposit boxes, Flat screen TV with cable, coffee maker, internet, air conditioning, working desk with lamp and city views. Bathrooms with hot tub, hairdryer, permanent hot water, soft towels and ecological amenities. Includes daily buffet breakfast and parking. renovated bedding with antiallergenic pillows, minibar, alarm clock, safe deposit boxes, Flat screen TV with cable, coffee maker, internet, air conditioning, working desk with lamp and city view from its balcony. Newly tiled bathrooms with hot tub, permanent hot water, hairdryer, soft towels and ecological amenities.
Includes daily buffet breakfast and parking.
Hotel Map
Central Avenue, between 7th and 9th Street, Downtown, San Jose, 00000
- Area served
- This downtown property provides airport shuttle at a small surcharge.
- Nearby airports
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes.
- Area description
- The Hotel Balmoral is located in the pedestrian zone of the Central Avenue in Downtown San Jose.
Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Doctor on Call
- Elevators
- Free parking
- Gift Shop
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Spa services
- Tour Desk
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Hotel Balmoral offers seven ample, versatile and fully equipped meeting rooms ranging from boardrooms to conference facilities.Whether you are planning a social or a business event our excellent service and experienced catering will ensure that your event will be a success.
Dining
- El Patio del Balmoral
- Is located besides the main lobby of the hotel on the pedestrian boulevard of Central Avenue where you can enjoy a variety of delicious international and typical Costa Rican dishes. The Bar-Restaurant-Cafe El Patio del Balmoral is open from 6:00AM until 11:00PM, Monday to Sunday.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (48)
Ratings and reviews for Balmoral Hotel
- All travelers (48) 3.7 / 5
- Business (3) 4.7 / 5
- Couples (15) 3.7 / 5
- Families (6) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (8) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (13) 3.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.6
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
cr travel
construction site - lousy breakfast
for the price this was a lousy room, the hotel is undergoing construction and the service was bad and unfriendly atmosphere, no pool, entrance through garage, small reception, breakfast with no meat or cheese, no service
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Yani
Relaxing Comfortable Stay
The Balmoral Hotel was wonderful. All staff members were courteous and very helpful. I was given full attention whenever I had questions for the front desk staff, porters and bellman. I greatly appreciate all the help the staff provided me with and I will definitely return to this hotel. I had a stupendous time. :)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Short drive from hotel
El Pueblo is an exciting place to visit which has different kinds of restaurants and lounges/clubs. It is about 10 minutes away from the Balmoral Hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Marvin
perfect for anyone willing to go somewhere different.
The experience was awesome. The people were very hospitable and well educated. Low crime and excellent customer service. The country was so beautiful I couldnt believe my eyes, I had to pinch myself because I thought I was dreaming. Overall I give it an A for everything despite the fact I only lasted 6 days.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Foreign Devil
Great hotel
on entry and exit stayed in san jose, drove 260 kilometers to guanacaste for resort stay
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
good value
Reviewer score
Would recommend
fluffy
unbeatable accomadation
location is excellant close by to everything Food and drinks are great. The staff are very friendly, as well as catering to their guest needs are great. The staffs care about the facility and their guest
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
local resturant close by excellant foods and a great price.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Keith
Located in downtown central San
Located in downtown central San Jose. Very good breakfast. If you arrive before 2pm they will make you wait for your room. Great security and very friendly. Gave me a free room upgrade which was a nice suprise. Quiet at night in the halls. The only drawback was getting an iron up to my room - took 45 minutes but all in all a safe, secure, clean location. Very nice bar and resturaunt too.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
fish
good service,clean,nice price
service was good at hotel and resturant,good location and price was great
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
99
stay away
If this is a four star hotel, which is posted on their website and what cheaptickects told us too, I hate to see a one star hotel. Do not beleive the pictures on their website! It is currently under renovation and they start the drilling and banging at 8:00 am! Wait until renovations are complete to stay here!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
International Rock Star
Muy Bien HOTEL
SAN JOSE ROCKS AND BALMORAL IS A GREAT place to stay while there. You are in the heart of Costa Rica and get to experience it all.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Peace Lodge SW side in Mountains
Reviewer score
Would recommend
PistolPete
Superb Service!
We had reserved a standard room, but the reservation staff put us in the Presidential Suite because on 7/21/10 our room was not available and we had to transfer to the Gran Hotel Costa Rica. The upgrade was to compensate us for the inconvenience on 7/21.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
