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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
Art Deco San José hotel in Carmen with free breakfast

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Flat-screen TV
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Suite Belford
Deluxe | View from room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is CA $132
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Deluxe

Deluxe

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Belford

Suite Belford

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 797 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room (Plus)

Standard Room (Plus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2014
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Plus

Deluxe Plus

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 969 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior Plus

Superior Plus

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 514

Suite 514

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 428 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales

Suite Gales

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 527 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior

Superior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante del Hotel & Casino Del Rey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hamburger Factory - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel near Morazan Park
Located close to Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and National Theater, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provides free breakfast (local cuisine), designer stores on site, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a computer station
  • 7 meeting rooms, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Free crib
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 34.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 11.00 (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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and a security system

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Sept 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District on Sept 29, 2024 start from CA $131.71, 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.

How much is parking at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 34.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and National Theater. Morazan Park and Jade Museum are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 10 minutes.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Baltimore is a wonderful place to stay. It has modern conveniences with local flare. It is central located and has a great restaurant. Thw staff is AMAZING .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location and architecture of the hotel. Staff wass amazing and bilingual, which helped as I speak "un poquito Español"
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location, walkable to everything to see in San Jose such as museums, central market, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Keylor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Una de las Mejores Carbonaras que he comido en mi vida en El Rest. El Patio!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Tempe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great central place to stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cloud

Just fine, kind of a little bit hard to park anyway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

María

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Belen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite place to stay in dowtown San José
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prisma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking and delicious breakfast included. Staff was kind and helpful. The parking attendants were easily available. The cleaning staff took good care of the room. The restaurant staff was attentive. The location was central to all the hot spots. Perfect location. I would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not back to before COVID but still a nice and clean hotel. Staff is great, restaurant has good food. I missed the coffee makers in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy parking, convenient, safe and walkable areas. Instead of having a refrigerator, you should upgrade to a bigger television. There were issues with your shower head, water was leaking outside of the shower. Need to have an Iron in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

fiona

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Their water pump was not working so we did not have any water to wash or shower. The receptionist said the hotel would refund our stay through expedia , but I have not received any response from the hotel or expedia yet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean although the room smelled old and affected my breathing. The customer service was below standard. No one communicated about the water shortage for two consecutive frays before I had to find another hotel to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cada vez que quiero pasar un fin de semana en el centro de San José , el hotel balmoral es mi primera opción a escoger, la locación es conveniente, cerca del barrio chino, y además las habitaciones son silenciosas a pesar de la centricidad del hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott, Palm Springs

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The first thing I noticed while checking in was a warning about not going out at night. I guess like any big city, there can be danger. The hotel itself is fine and feels very safe. The front desk staff was adequate, but not overly friendly. The bar was never open during our three night weekend stay. Most of the services/stores in the lobby are apparently permanently closed. The staff in the restaurant were VERY friendly and efficient. The breakfast is limited (4 choices) and not special, but tasty and included with the room. Everything works and the beds are fine and clean, but everything feels like maybe it was repaired inexpensively.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph, Bristol

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disappointing stay
This was probably once a wonderful hotel that may have lost its luster over the past few years. Firstly, our mistake to travel here during high commute hours as it is located what appears to be the hustling and bustling city center of San Jose and the streets are one-way so we were stuck in traffic. The parking garage is locked with valet parking which felt safe. The room was at a basic cleanliness but felt old and had the musty smell. The attached hotel shops were permanently closed. We left the hotel at night for a drive and upon returning, the streets had a escorts wandering on the corners. I would not recommend this place for families with children.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nima

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smelly room
Very outdated hotel, bad smell in the room, maybe mold/fungus. Not very nice to have rasas maintenance outside of the window , a man kicking the window with his shoes. Safe didn’t work do to low battery which I asked to be changed, never happens. Super bad service at the brekfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Pia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly but the property, especially the rooms are very dated. The hotel was basically empty and we were assigned a room that felt very far away, muggy and the shower needed quite a while to produce any hot water. The sheets were clean but the bathroom was not up to our standards. Location wise this property is pretty good though to see downtown (which can get a little rough at night).
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are going to the theatre district this is place for reasonable rates. Parking is a breeze, the front desk is very helpful, rooms are clean, AC is great, beds are in good condition. Breakfast is in an area opening onto walking street which is open with a nice breeze, omelet is incredible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5