Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Good, the need free wifi, and the mini bar room need to be open.

We stayed three nights at the Barcelo and enjoyed every one of the! The gardens were lovely, and the buffet was delicious. The hotel was rather distant from the airport, but it was a straight shot and easy to find. Our drive to downtown San Jose cost between $7 and $9 in a cab and didn't take too long. Everyone at the hotel was helpful and friendly. We plan to stay here on our next visit to Costa Rica.

We arrived a little later than I expected, but our room was ready. When I had trouble with the phone card voucher from O, the concierge, Renata, went out of her way, let me use her phone to call the US, where I was on the line for forty-five minutes, using up her telephone, for free. I REALLY appreciated that. She also gave me an internet cafe card for one hour because of all of the trouble. I really liked the hotel, unfortunately, some of the things were overpriced, the dinner buffet being one. I preferred the food from the bar. Also, there is an athletic room with a jacuzzi, treadmills, and raquetball courts, but on the door it says "Spa." Being me, I assumed this was also where the actual spa was located. Nope. I never actually found the spa, but called them on the phone. A one-hour massage was much more expensive than I was willing to pay, and they didn't have couples massages. Parking was interesting. If you have something more than a compact car, good luck because the parking garage is so tight to maneuver through. However, this is par for the course in Costa Rica. Taxis at the hotel were also overpriced. Instead of meters, they just have a flat rate. I found this was outrageous. The red taxis we found charged about half that much for the same route. The adventure desk was interesting. I felt bad once I found out what the median income is for the middle class in Costa Rica because we probably spent that much on day trips from San Jose during the week we spent there. Needless to say, they were a little overpriced. I'm sure the hotel gets a cut or percentage from booking the trip for you, but if you rent a car (which I also don't recommend) you don't need to pay extra for a trip that picks you up. Instead of spending twice as much at the adventure desk, just spend some time looking around the internet for package deals that you can drive yourself. Overall, good trip, good hotel, I would recommend. Oh, also, try the Pina Coladas at the hotel bar. Fantastic!!

Hotel was very clean, rooms were decent size. Beds were very soft/plush and comfortable. I found the Dinner buffer a bit overpriced for the selection. And I didn't like the $10/night Internet fee that applies only to 1 device, so I'd need to buy 2 or $20 to get my Ipad and Iphone authorized to use the internet. If It was based on room, and not devices I wouldn't be upset at the $10/night fee. The pool was well maintained. and the staff was attentive at the pool side bar/cafe

The hotel was very clean, the service was perfect the food was great. Good for the price.

i had a great time i will love to go back i had agreat time in the Hotel

Great place to stay!!! very good location. The view to the small forest in the hotel was out of this world Very helpful and friendly staff can't wait to go again

the hotel was great the pool was amazing and the kids had a lot of fun I really liked staying at this hotel and would recommend this hotel to any of my family and friends

FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, HELPFUL, GREAT BREAKFAST INCLUDED. HAD A BOTTLE OF WINE WITH NO OPENER AND CAME UP AND OPENED IT FOR ME. PARKING IS A LITTLE TIGHT BUT ADEQUATE IF YOU ARE CAREFUL.

I've stayed at this hotel several times and must say, it's very good for the price. The breakfast is excellent, room very nice and comfortable, good location. I just wish they would offer FREE parking and WI/FI for guests like other hotels.