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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Flat-screen TV
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Free valet parking
Suite Belford | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercado Central
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Plus) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (Plus)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Plus | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Plus

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Plus | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Gales

  • 527 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite 514 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite 514

  • 428 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Belford | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Belford

  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

San José

Located in Carmen, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is next to popular attractions like Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura. This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 119 rooms and conveniences like a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and free valet parking.

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New York Street - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking
Guests of Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. You can take advantage of free valet parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other standard amenities include hair dryers, safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,909 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free valet parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District on Nov 15, 2025 start from $109.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

This hotel is situated in Carmen, just steps from Plaza de la Cultura and Morazan Park, and within a short walk of National Theater. You'll also find Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District feature a casino on the premises?

No, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and proposal/romance packages.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District has 2 cafes, and serves free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning.

Will Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District for a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. A deposit of USD 100 per stay is collected.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

The closest major airport to Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is 8 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is located 13.2 mi away (31-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

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