Balmoral Hotel San Jose Cr, Historic District, San Jose (San Jose) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Avenida Central Calles 7 Y 9, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 3344-1000

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Plus

Max:

4 persons

38 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Landscape view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Presidential Suite

Max:

2 persons

59 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Junior Suite Balcony

Max:

4 persons

45 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Landscape view

Shower

Coffee machine

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City Centre

San Jose (San Jose)500 m

Airports

Tobias Bolanos International (SYQ) 10.2 km

Juan Santamaria International (SJO) 19.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The complimentary breakfast was among the best I experienced in Costa Rica, offering a great variety of tasty dishes to start my day.” view full review

Comfortable Rooms

“The room was impeccably clean and featured cozy beds, making it a perfect space to relax after a long day of exploring.” view full review

Access for All

“The hotel offered a welcoming environment with accessible facilities that made it comfortable for everyone in our group.” view full review

Impressive Amenities

“The hotel provided a range of convenient amenities such as a small fridge and coffee setup in the room, enhancing our overall stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Avenida Central Calles 7 Y 9, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 3344-1000

Map view

Avenida Central Calles 7 Y 9, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 3344-1000

City landmarks

Market

San Jose Central Market

730 m

Zoo

Simon Bolivar Zoo

750 m

Santa Teresa

1.5 km

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

620 m

Park

Parque Nacional

1.4 km

Store

Chinatown, San Jose

670 m

Calle 4

Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture

1.3 km

Avenida Central

Pedestrian Mall

600 m

Cruz de Alajuelita

600 m

Iglesia de Ladrillo

600 m

Between Avenida 2 and 14

Chinatown

690 m

Park

Parque Espana

1.1 km

Nearby

Museum

National Museum of Costa Rica

560 m

Museum

Jade Museum

210 m

Museum

Pre-Columbian Gold Museum

240 m

Theatre

National Theatre of Costa Rica

280 m

Square

Plaza de La Cultura

180 m

Calle Central Alfredo Volio

Central Park

550 m

Church

Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose

550 m

Church

Church of Our Lady of La Soledad

380 m

Event hall

Templo de la Musica

180 m

Avenidas 3 y 5

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

420 m

Square

Plaza de las Artes

80 m

Avenida Segunda

Mercado Nacional de Artesanias

320 m

Gallery

Galeria Namu

290 m

Square

Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez

260 m

Square

Plaza de la Libertad Electoral

390 m

Park

Gral Francisco Morazan

590 m

Avenue 9 & Calle 4

Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura

540 m

Avenida 11 Calle 25

Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia

540 m

Restaurants

Tenedor Argentino

270 m

Costado sur del Teatro Nacional

Luigis Parrilla

50 m

Centro Commercial Plaza Avenida Central Local 23

Spoon

100 m

Del Palacio de la Ceramica 100 oeste 25 sur.

La Casa del Cacao

200 m

Calle 11 entre avenida central y 2 From Jade Museum

Restaurante Magnolia

240 m

Avenida 1 Calle 9 y 11 Club Casino Colonial

El Social

280 m

Avenida 3 corner Calle 9

Azafran

270 m

VER MAS Rohrmoser II Etapa CC Plaza Mayor 2 locations in Plaza Mayor Rohmoser

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

great location

helpful service

room issues

subpar dining experience

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.0

Service

8.7

Dining

5.7

Edith

United States, April 2024

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable and perfect for a good night's sleep, although the view could have been better. The location was excellent, right in the center, making it convenient to explore the city. However, the room lacked some amenities like quality toiletries and a sitting area.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were perfect and very comfortable, although with an awful view. They were tiny, with hardly enough space for our luggage.

Service

9.0

The service was beyond friendly and helpful. The staff were extremely helpful and patient.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was ideal for walking the city center, with many attractions and shops nearby.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, but with limited choices. The restaurant downstairs was great.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered various services like room service, car hire, and laundry.

John

United States, June 2023

6.8/10

The hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore all the museums, historic sites, and restaurants. The rooms were comfortable and clean, although we encountered issues with a sewage smell and lack of hot water. The service was exceptional, especially during a small health emergency. The location is ideal for exploring the city's attractions, but there were some inconveniences due to early closures. The dining experience was not impressive despite the inclusion of free breakfast. Overall, a mixed experience with some notable highlights and drawbacks.

Rooms

6.0

The room was comfortable and clean, although we faced issues with a faint sewage smell and no hot water. The staff response to these matters was lacking, with no real solution provided.

Service

8.0

The staff provided exceptional service, particularly during a minor health emergency. However, there were challenges with addressing room-related issues effectively.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is perfect for exploring the city's attractions, within walking distance of museums and shopping areas. However, the early closure of certain facilities was inconvenient.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience, including the free breakfast, was not satisfying. We preferred to eat elsewhere despite the cost.

Facilities

The facilities were average, with some room for improvement. It would have been better if certain amenities were maintained more effectively.

great location

room issues

David

United States, May 2023

7.4/10

The hotel rooms were very clean and comfortable, some with nice views and natural light, but lacking certain amenities. The service was top-notch with a special shoutout to Daniella, Rebecca, Camilla, Enzo, and Maria Jose. The location was convenient for shopping and exploring local attractions, albeit with some minor challenges in finding parking. The dining experience had its highs and lows. Overall, a pleasant stay with room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were big, well-equipped, super clean, and had comfortable beds.

Service

9.0

The staff were accommodating and friendly during our stay, especially Daniella, Rebecca, Camilla, Enzo, and Maria Jose.

Location

7.0

The location was good, with easy access to shopping and local points of interest.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were varied but at times slow to refill, still offering many choices.