BALMORAL HOTEL SAN JOSE CR, HISTORIC DISTRICT, San Jose (San Jose) – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Hotel Balmoral offers nine room categories, from Standard Plus to Presidential Suite. Rooms feature Italian porcelain floors, fine wood furniture by Costa Rican artisans, LED lighting, and 49-inch to 75-inch plasma TVs. Select rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, soundproof glass, and balconies. The Presidential Suite has a dining set, large closet, and modern bathroom. Family Suites accommodate up to six guests with two bathrooms and a living area.
Dining Options
El Patio del Balmoral serves Costa Rican specialties and international dishes, including meat, seafood, pasta, and risottos. The restaurant overlooks Avenida Central. El Bar del Patio offers drinks and sports on flat-screen TVs. Café del Patio provides gourmet coffee, pastries, and bread. Pizzería El Patio bakes fresh pizza daily. Bodeguita El Patio stocks a selection of wines for purchase.
Leisure & Services
The hotel has a 24-hour gym with ellipticals, treadmills, and stationary bikes. Seven meeting rooms accommodate events for 20 to 200 guests, with audiovisual equipment and catering. Services include airport shuttles, free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and a business center. Pets are welcome. Transmedic provides 24/7 emergency medical coverage.
Prime Location
The hotel is on Paseo de los Museos, steps from the Gold, Jade, and National Museums. Nearby landmarks include Morazán Park (1 block), the National Theater (3 blocks), and the Central Market (8 blocks). It's a 15 km drive to Tobías Bolaños International Airport. The business district, theaters, and hospitals are within walking distance.
Event Facilities
Seven meeting rooms range from 42 m² to 162 m², with setups for auditorium, banquet, or school-style seating. The largest space, Milt, holds 200 guests. Services include simultaneous translation, catering, and group room rates. Event planners assist with audiovisual needs and customized menus.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free 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
Location
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