5/5 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Mar. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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Barceló San José
4.4/5 Excellent
Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
- Free airport shuttle
- Air conditioning
- Spa
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Contactless check-in
- 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
Explore the area
Estadio Nacional4 min drive
Sabana Park7 min drive
Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica)8 min drive
San Jose (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.)25 min drive
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Premium Suite (Level)
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Premium Suite (Level)
4.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 647 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 20
Room details
1 King Bed
647-sq-foot room with mountain and garden views
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Superior Double Room
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Superior Double Room
4.6/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 329 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
329-sq-foot room with mountain views
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Superior Room (Premium Level 3AD)
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Superior Room (Premium Level 3AD)
4.6/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 334 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Queen Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 30
Room details
2 Queen Beds
334-sq-foot room with mountain views
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Premium Room
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Premium Room
4.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 334 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
334-sq-foot room with mountain views
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Superior Triple Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Superior Triple Room, 2 Queen Beds
4.7/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 334 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Queen Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
2 Queen Beds
334-sq-foot room with mountain views
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Suite (Master)
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Suite (Master)
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 947 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 5Max adults: 4Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
947-sq-foot room with mountain views
Entertainment - 43-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
About this area
San Jose
In the city center, Barceló San José is in an area with great airport proximity. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and San Pedro Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Morazan Park and National Park. Check out an event or a game at Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica), and consider making time for Ojo de Agua Spa Park, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby
- Estadio Nacional - 4 min drive
- Children's Museum (Museo de los Ninos) - 6 min drive
- Sabana Park - 7 min drive
- Costa Rica National Stadium (Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica) - 8 min drive
- Museum of Costa Rican Art - 9 min drive
Getting around
- Heredia Miraflores Station - 7 min drive
- Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Denny's — 10 min walk
- Sash Restaurante — 3 min drive
- Il Padrino — 3 min drive
- Fuji — 3 min drive
- Segundo Muelle — 3 min drive
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Follows industry sanitization guidelines of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Social distancing
Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
- Onsite parking is wheelchair accessible
- Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4 AM - 10:30 PM
- Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 5:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
- 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/café
- 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
- Room service available
Things to do
- 2 outdoor tennis courts
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Shopping
- Spa services
- Tennis
Family friendly
- Children's pool
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- ATM/banking services
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Elevator
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Hair salon
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Business services
- 17 meeting rooms
- Business center
- Conference center
Outdoors
- Garden
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
- Romance packages available
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Towels
Entertainment
- 43-inch LED TV
- Premium channels
- Satellite channels
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
More
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 2:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from March 18 2020 to January 9 2021 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 3 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children (approximately)
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, 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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4.6/5
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Staff & service
4.3/5
Amenities
4.4/5
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5/5 Excellent
Danny, St Pete, FL
Travelled with family
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Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
5/5 Excellent
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22 Mar. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pura Vida Ticos
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
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Kurt
Travelled with partner
20 Mar. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
5/5 Excellent
Jose, Puerto Rico
Travelled with family
19 Mar. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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