$79 Avg/night
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Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

3 stars
Autopista General Canas 3KM,, El Robledal - La Uruca, San Jose,

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
71 reviews
1 week vaca

Everything worked for me. The pool, gym, and especially the free breakfast. I'm sorry did I mention... See full review

  • dougy fresh
  • Jun 27, 2012
Visit family and friends in Costa Rica

Excellent service and location. We were able to travel to different parts of the city and several... See full review

  • Travel travel travel
  • May 4, 2012
Stylish guest rooms, great business amenities near downtown San Jose

Located along the General Canas Highway, the Barcelo San Jose Palacio sits in a residential area just minutes from the international airport and downtown San Jose attractions like the National Museum, the Central Market and the Simon Bolivar Zoo. Boasting a large conference center with space for up to 1,500 guests, the Barcelo San Jose Palacio makes an ideal choice for business travelers -- services include free parking and airport shuttle, Wi-Fi Internet access (fees apply) and a business center.

Highlights
  • 1,500-person conference center
  • Complimentary airport shuttles
  • On-site slot machines and poker room
Rooms

The Barcelo San Jose Palacio offers 254 rooms with city or garden views and a wide variety of layout options, from standard guest rooms to junior and full-size suites. In-room amenities include a mini bar, direct-dial phone with voice mail, cable TV, coffee-maker and hair-dryer. Suites come with computers, printers and Internet connections.

Features

Business travelers especially appreciate the Barcelo San Jose Palacio, which boasts one of the largest convention centers in the country. The hotel also has 14 flexible meeting rooms, and business amenities include Wi-Fi Internet access (fees apply) and a full-service business center. To unwind after meetings, guests can try their luck at the on-site casino or relax by the outdoor swimming pool. On-site activities also include a spa center with fitness machines, massage services, sauna, and Jacuzzi. For meals, guests can find both buffet and a la carte restaurants.

Transportation
  • Coca Cola Bus Station (2 mi/3.2 km)
  • Juan Santamaria International Airport (9.1 mi/14.7 km)
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Shuttle to Barcelo Tambor Beach (fees apply)
Attractions
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art (1.9 mi/3 km)
  • National Museum (3.1 mi/5 km)
  • Central Market (2.3 mi/3.7 km)
  • National Theater (2.8 mi/4.4 km)
  • Pre-Colombian Gold Museum (2.8 mi/4.4 km)
  • Simon Bolivar Zoo (2.9 mi/4.6 km)
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens (28.4 mi/45.8 km)
Business
  • Conference center for up to 1,500 guests
  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Full-service business center
  • Wi-Fi Internet access (fees apply)

Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel Rooms

SUITE CLUB PREMIUM
Rooms equipped with: Cable/satellite TV, Telephone, Minibar and coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom with hair dryer, In-room safe, Air conditioning. The suites offer additionally computer, printer and direct internet connection complimentary.
SUPERIOR ROOM
Rooms equipped with: Mini bar, direct dial phones, voice mail, full bathroom, safe deposit box, hair dryer, cable T.V, pay per view, coffee maker, rooms with bathtub, iron board, handicap facilities. The suites offer additionally computer, printer and direct internet connection complimentary.

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Hotel Map

9.9461 -84.105
Area served
San Jose, Costa Rica
Nearby airports
Juan Santamaria International Airport - Take the General Canas Highway and turn to the second exit to the Juan Pablo Segundo bridge and follow the signs.
Area description
The hotel is properly located on the General Canas Highway in a residential area called Robledal. The National Theater, National Museum, Mlico Salazar Theater and the Museum of Costarrican Art among other and very short distance of Mall, International offices

Nearby points of interest

  • National Theater: 2.1 mi

Amenities

  • 24 hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty shop
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Doctor on call
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • FREE parking
  • Game room
  • Gift shop
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • High-speed internet
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Night club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Spa services
  • Tennis
  • Tour desk
  • Wireless internet

Dining

Miyako Restaurant
specialty Japonese Food, open from Monday to Saturday Dinner from 6:00 pm to 11 pm.
Anfora Restaurant - Cafeteria
Meats Restaurant - Buffet / A la carte; Breakfast Buffet from 5:30 am. to 10:30 am; Lunch from 12:30 am. to 2:30 pm; Dinner from 6:00 pm. to 10:30 pm.
Rancho Bar & Grill
Mets specialty Restaurant - Grill; Lunch from 12:30 pm. to 3:30 pm; Dinner from 7:00 pm. to 10:00 pm.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
A complete conventions and banquet center with more than 12 rooms with audio visual equipment and capacities up to 1500 people for meetings, seminars, social events and banquets, where you Hill find the perfect place for the success of your event.

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.

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Guest Reviews (71)

Ratings and reviews for Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Overall score

4 / 5
71 out of 71
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
3.9
Value:
4.1

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Iggy0531
Miami, Fl
Nov 13, 2012

Very nice hotel. I will recommend it.

Hotel has a good location with easy access. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and spacious. Buffet breakfast was very good. Very good value for your money.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Reviewer score

4
ROY President Chairman
Business
Barcelo Palacio Hotel, San Jose, CR
Aug 11, 2012

2-Day Business Trip

The Barcelo Palacio Hotel, San Jose, Costa Rica provided us excellent high-quality accommodations, food, service, comfort, value, and location. Additionally, the hotel provided us a complimentary 4-star breakfast, and room internet service. My business associates expressed extreme satisfaction with my selection of the Barcelo Palacio Hotel for our business trip to Costa Rica.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Money-saving tip: In Hotel

If you're arriving in San Jose, CR by air, make a reservation with the Barcelo Palacio Hotel for a shuttle-bus pick-up at the airport upon your arrival at least 24-hours in advance of your arrival or you will have to pay about $25 for a taxi to the hotel.

Review of Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Reviewer score

4
oakisland2
Business
Long Island, NY
Aug 9, 2012

Very nice location

This hotel was excellent and niely located on two main roads for easy access to downtown, the airport, and excursions outside the city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: In Hotel

excellent breakfast buffet

Review of Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Reviewer score

3
JimmyGo
Business
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Jul 30, 2012

OK for short stay

The room is big but a little old Brefast buffet not good at all People are very nice

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Plaidman
Minnesota, USA
Jul 9, 2012

Adequate facility, very good price

Hotel seems set-up for business travellers. There is no place you can walk to such as shopping, restaurants or park; taxi needed for any trip. At site restaurants are OK but little variety, high prices and unexplainable variation in details (for example, one meal-time at main restaurant not a single table had a napkin). We got a very good deal for the air and hotal package and enjoyed several day trips arranged thru the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
2
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Gov't regulated taxis (with yellow triangle on side) are dependable but will charge up to 3 times other taxi's charge. The other taxis, if arranged thru hotel, seem safe and just as good as the regulated ones.

Review of Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Reviewer score

5
dougy fresh
Fort Myers Fl
Jun 27, 2012

1 week vaca

Everything worked for me. The pool, gym, and especially the free breakfast. I'm sorry did I mention the great drinks in the bar.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Go for a nice jog at the park next to the stadium.

Review of Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Barry Korba
Winnipeg, MB
May 8, 2012

Good Value

This hotel was recommened at the bottom of my flight itineray. Thought the value was great for the money, but the buffet was overpriced. I enjoyed the free breakfast. I won't hesitate to book again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Travel travel travel
Melbourne, Florida
May 4, 2012

Visit family and friends in Costa Rica

Excellent service and location. We were able to travel to different parts of the city and several towns close to San Jose. It is also close to the airport and the hotel offers free transportation. The restaurant breakfast was superb.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Hotel driving distance is close to family members and to several areas around the city. Not far from the center of San Jose and shopping areas. Also close to the airport.

Review of Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Reviewer score

4
G Jackson
Florida, USA
Apr 22, 2012

Great service Great Location without being downtown

Hotel is always pleasurable. It is convenient for my travel but is not in the downtown area. I prefer to stay closer to the airport and visit downtown. The location is safe and each room key only allows each person with a key to access the fllor they are staying on. Breakfast buffet is very good, taxis are plentiful and everything we asked for was provided including faxes and scans.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

San Jose is very congested plan your trips so not to go during peak hours and you will save at least half on the fair.

Review of Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

Reviewer score

5
dougy fresh
Fort Myers Fl
Apr 21, 2012

the real deal

Home town friendly, truly professionals. You name it everybody was there for me, door man, front desk,food servers, gym managers, maids, and taxi-es.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

Supreme breakfast buffet, not to be missed. This display of ethnic culinary was on par with any Ritz's Carlton ever.

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