City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Costa Rica Convention Center

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Diagonal a McDonalds, del Centro Comercial Real Cariari, Ulloa, Heredia, 40101
  • Plaza Real Cariari
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ulloa

Located in Ciudad Cariari within a short stroll of Costa Rica Convention Center, City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica is within a 10-minute drive City Mall. This 134-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 8 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deck Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪RostiPollos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Tejas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Novillo Alegre - ‬3 min drive

About this property

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Hotel with free breakfast, near Costa Rica Convention Center
At City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking, as well as a free airport shuttle (available on request). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can expect 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport down comforters. Free international calls, free long-distance calls, and free local calls are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

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.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Jose Aeropuerto Hotel
Jose Aeropuerto Hotel City Express San
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel San Antonio de Belen
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel
City Express San Jose Airport San Antonio de Belen
City Express San Jose Airport
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel Ciudad Cariari
City Express San Jose Airport Ciudad Cariari

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

This hotel is situated in Ciudad Cariari, just steps from Plaza Real Cariari and Casino Fiesta Heredia, and within a short walk of Cariari Bowling Center. You'll also find Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center and Momentum Lindora Shopping Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica feature a casino on the premises?

No, City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a down comforter and free Internet access as well as free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica though service animals are welcome.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

The closest major airport to City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 4.4 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is located 7.7 mi away (23-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica.

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonatan, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Close SJO and easy parking Breakfast is lackluster. Not adequate. But Coffee is satisfactory. Elevator broke was there. Overall recommend it due to its proximity to SJO airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan Mauricio

Disliked: Staff & service
room furniture needs refresh (drawers have unsafe handles); room is a bit small,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carlye, Flemington

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine van

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Jennifer was excellent at checking and assured we would have an early shuttle in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

WINNA MAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT SERVICE
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Quick stay as we arrived into San Jose late and had to wait until the next day for a ride to the Caribbean side. Was expecting a bit more out of this facility given the reviews. Staff were as always great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenlly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick L

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clean, tiled rooms, comfortable bed, restaurants and food court next door, and courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, hallandale

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

RICKY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area felt sketchy. Very basic Hotel. We stayed there for one night before heading to our destinación.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Andres, denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good stay, comfortable bed. Was not offered any help bringing my very expensive suitcases up to my room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No fridge on room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Fort McMurray

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Very helpful. Our flight was cancelled so we booked this last minute and they were able to provide us with shuttle service from the airport within minutes. Upon arrival, we were helped with our bags to our room. Close to airport and a great price for a last minute booking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senaka

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

richard

Disliked: Amenities
Outdated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property. Great staff. Jennifer was really helpful in getting us sort out travel and other features of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025