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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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Near the Historic Landmarks
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Overlooking the city, the 4-star Balmoral Hotel San Jose Cr, Historic District is located a 19-minute walk from the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Boasting a location in the centre of the city and a gym facility on-site, the hotel has a lounge bar.

Location

Situated right around the corner from Jade Archaeological Museum, this unique hotel is within walking distance of a business district. Pre-Columbian Gold Museum is 250 metres from the Balmoral, while the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design is 1.5 km away.

Dotted with a casino, restaurants, and theatres, the property is close to shops and a market. This San Jose hotel is also in the immediate vicinity of the 72-hectare La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Terminal to Curridabat by highway bus station is a 5-minute walk away.

For those travelling from afar, Tobias Bolanos International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Balmoral Hotel San Jose Cr, Historic District welcomes guests to 71 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like air conditioning. Bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower along with hairdryers and toiletries.

Eat & Drink

This smoke-free property boasts El Patio restaurant with Italian cuisine. There is a pizzeria serving Italian food about 200 metres away.

Leisure & Business

The Balmoral San Jose goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. Other on-site facilities include a conference room and a 24-hour business centre along with a desk and a photocopy machine.

Must-do experiences

  • Explore the vibrant Central Market for fresh produce and local crafts.
  • Visit the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum to see stunning artifacts.
  • Try a traditional Casado at Restaurante Nuestra Tierra in Barrio Escalante.
  • Stroll through Parque Nacional for lush nature and local wildlife.
  • Take a coffee tour at Café Britt for a taste of Costa Rican brews.
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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
Junior Suite Balcony
2 persons
485 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Plus
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Plus
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free 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
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Avenida Central Calles 7 Y 9, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 3344-1000
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Avenida Central Calles 7 Y 9, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 3344-1000
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Costa Rica
1900 ft
Museum
Jade Museum
700 ft
Museum
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
800 ft
Theatre
National Theatre of Costa Rica
1000 ft
Square
Plaza de La Cultura
600 ft
Calle Central Alfredo Volio
Central Park
1900 ft
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose
1900 ft
Church
Church of Our Lady of La Soledad
1300 ft
Event hall
Templo de la Musica
700 ft
Avenidas 3 y 5
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
1400 ft
Square
Plaza de las Artes
300 ft
Avenida Segunda
Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
1000 ft
Gallery
Galeria Namu
1100 ft
Square
Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez
900 ft
Park
Parque Espana
3700 ft
Square
Plaza de la Libertad Electoral
1300 ft
Park
Gral Francisco Morazan
2000 ft
Avenida 11 Calle 25
Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia
1900 ft
Avenue 9 & Calle 4
Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura
1900 ft
Restaurants
Tenedor Argentino
900 ft
Costado sur del Teatro Nacional
Luigis Parrilla
200 ft
Centro Commercial Plaza Avenida Central Local 23
Azotea Calle 7
300 ft
Avenida Central
Spoon
400 ft
Del Palacio de la Ceramica 100 oeste 25 sur.
La Casa del Cacao
700 ft
Calle 11 entre avenida central y 2 From Jade Museum
Sapore Trattoria
1300 ft
75 metros oeste de Plaza de la Democracia
El Social
1000 ft
Avenida 3 corner Calle 9
Azafran
900 ft
VER MAS Rohrmoser II Etapa CC Plaza Mayor 2 locations in Plaza Mayor Rohmoser
Getting around
City Centre
San Jose (San Jose)6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ)16 min  ·  6.3 mi
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)29 min  ·  11.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
from 11:00-12:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Balmoral San Jose Cr, Historic District provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
71
Former name
BALMORAL HOTEL
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