Balmoral Suites

Hotels
7.4
/10
Pleasant
37 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Gina

10.0
/ 10
Staff did everything possible to make sure we were taken care of and comfortable.

Susan

10.0
/ 10
We loved the atrium restaurant. The building is beautiful and a perfect place to relax after an airport travel journey.

Doug

10.0
/ 10
Great spot in the heart of San Jose . Good Valet who took care of the car and luggage. The room was clean and we had a good meal in the hotel restaurant.
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Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, Catedral, San José, Provincia de San José, Costa Rica

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24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Balmoral Suites is a hotel is located at Catedral. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Balmoral Suites Address: Map & Location

Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, Catedral, San José, Provincia de San José, Costa Rica
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General


In San José (Catedral)

Location


With a stay at Balmoral Suites, you'll be centrally located in San José, steps from Morazan Park and National Theater of Costa Rica. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jade Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from National Park.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Casino Fiesta - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Pre-Colombian Gold Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Plaza de la Cultura - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Morazan Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
National Theater of Costa Rica - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jade Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Parque Espana - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Jacob Karpio Galería - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Plaza de la Democracia - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
National Museum of Costa Rica - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
National Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Central Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Center of Art and Culture - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Melico Salazar Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 19 km / 11.8 mi

The preferred airport for Balmoral Suites is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).

Facilities


Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an attached winery and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Dining


For lunch or dinner, stop by EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, a restaurant that specializes in local and international cuisine. Dining is also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 116 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

All facilities in Balmoral Suites

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Hotel Services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Accessibilty

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Disabled access friendly

Things to Do

  • Shops
  • Romantic proposal packages
  • Fitness center
  • Shops

Transportation

  • Limited parking
  • Airport transfer
  • Secure parking
  • Valet parking

Business Facilities

  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Business facilities
  • Computer station

Food and Drinks

  • Winery
  • Breakfast

General

  • Smoking area
  • Parking

Public Facilities

  • Elevator
  • Safety deposit box

Nearby Facilities

  • Gift shop
  • ATM/Banking

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Sports and Recreations

  • Fitness center

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Balmoral Suites

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

Pets

Service Animals Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, Cashless transactions are available, Essential workers only - NO
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • 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.

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Balmoral Suites
116
Number of floors in Balmoral Suites
7
Another facilities in Balmoral Suites
Multilingual staff, Wedding service, Luggage storage, Porter, 24-hour Receptionist

Frequently asked question in Balmoral Suites

What are available facilities at Balmoral Suites?
There are top facilites at Balmoral Suites such as 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What Time is Check In & Check Out at Balmoral Suites?
Check-in time at Balmoral Suites is staring from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 12:00. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking. Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
Does Balmoral Suites provide breakfast?
Yes, Balmoral Suites provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is The Star Hotel Classification of Balmoral Suites?
Balmoral Suites is officially classified as a 3.5-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many floors does Balmoral Suites have?
Balmoral Suites has 7 floors.
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7.4
Pleasant
From 37 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Gina
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Staff did everything possible to make sure we were taken care of and comfortable.
Melissa
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was great, however a bar was advertised but the bar was only open for special occasions. We had a junior suite with 2 bedrooms. A suite implies a “sitting area” but the room was just a bathroom, hallway and 2 bedrooms. Nowhere to “hang out”. The parking was really nice and easy to get your car whenever you needed it.
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Susan
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We loved the atrium restaurant. The building is beautiful and a perfect place to relax after an airport travel journey.
Daniel
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is physically located in the historical district, easy walking distance to key tourist hot spots. Issues with hotel room, each day was an adventure to get in the room, sometimes 2 or 3 visits was needed to get in my room, every time I took a shower, the fire alarm was being activated, loose hinge screws on primary room closet door, issue with toilet flushing water level, it needed me to add 2-3 liters of water in order not to get the sewer smell in the bathroom.
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Raymond
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Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooomd are clean, but the breakfast sucked
John
10.0
/10
Reviewed 124 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great service
yana
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 125 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Our room was not prepared properly. Took multiple calls to fix issues. The two-room suite did not have coffee maker not mini fridge. WiFi signal was not reachable in the room we have stayed.
Cindy
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 126 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff was excellent and Breakfast wonderful
Doug
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 171 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great spot in the heart of San Jose . Good Valet who took care of the car and luggage. The room was clean and we had a good meal in the hotel restaurant.
Gargi
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 176 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed for a night and it was clean , location was perfect to walk around the city and staff were nice.
James Brian
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 179 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I had called tthe hotel to confirm my 8 day reservation in the Presidential Suite 2 days prior, and the hotel front desk confirmed it. Also told them that my flight did not arrive until 8: 40 p.m. and confirmed a late check in. On arrival at the hotel, I was told the Suite was occupied, and they gave me a lame excuse that someone else had booked it through Expedia two days after I did, and had arrived earlier. Truth is they re-sold it for more money and gave me a smaller room no refund.
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Anand
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Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 181 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The toilet had black spots under the rim. The coffee pot was not clean either
Kalyn
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 210 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No hot water
steve
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Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 217 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

would have given a better rating, but the covid test that I scheduled ahead of time was somehow lost in the shuffle, as well as my pre-booked ride to the airport. Other than that, I would stay again. Great location and the Belford Suite was perfect for us!
Ryan
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 229 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It took over an hour to check in because they had no record of my reservation from expedia. After talking directly with expedia they were able to check me in and gave me a room upgrade. The room itself was very clean and inviting.
Rondalynne
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 229 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very nice rooms, good food. Off a long road to get there. We did ut in a little car, lots of bumps. Good activities on site.
Pena
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 342 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel is located in the heart of the city where everything is at your door. The room was extremely big with a king bed. It was very clean and comfortable. The only thing that was not was the shower head. The water pressure was strong but the shower head was terrible and with the pressure, the water pinched my skin. Not comfortable. Besides that, everything was great!
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Humberto
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 343 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I would say they have a really friendly staff. As far as I can recall I didn’t dislike anything..
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icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 370 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing, great hotel, very impressed! Super clean, great staff and right in the middle of the city!
DAVID
2.0
/10
Reviewed 377 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I have stayed here before but will not do so again 1. I had booked a 2 bedroom junior suite but got 2 bedrooms and one bathroom - I did not complain because my travel companion was unable to complete the trip. 2. Having left my credit card the hotell authorised US100 on my card. I tried to charge lunch($30 Approx) to my room I was to,d I had to pay in cash or credit card - attemptsto reverse this decision by contacting the front desk proved negative, though when I complained to the front desk I was told I could charge to my room. 3. Hotel have any number of tour brochures and at the front desk I booked an afternoon tour for the following day- after waiting 45 minutes the transport had not arrived - the front desk phoned the travel company who I was told said that they had no reservation, but if I wanted I could get a taxi to the departure point and they would knock $10 off the cost - I didn’t bother. 4. I had a 5.40AM departure flight and was told I needed to book a taxi at least 24 hours in advance - and this I did - the NEXT morning I was woken abruptly at 2.30 AM to be told my airport taxi was waiting for me - this was 24 hours before my flight There were other minor issues, but clearly at this hotel the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing-no one at the front desk was prepared to take responsibility and the stock answer was that it would have to be referred to his or her supervisor, who I suspect did not exist
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7.4
Pleasant
From 37 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Traveler Reviews Balmoral Suites

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Top reviews
Gina
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff did everything possible to make sure we were taken care of and comfortable.
Melissa
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was great, however a bar was advertised but the bar was only open for special occasions. We had a junior suite with 2 bedrooms. A suite implies a “sitting area” but the room was just a bathroom, hallway and 2 bedrooms. Nowhere to “hang out”. The parking was really nice and easy to get your car whenever you needed it.
Read More
Susan
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We loved the atrium restaurant. The building is beautiful and a perfect place to relax after an airport travel journey.
Daniel
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is physically located in the historical district, easy walking distance to key tourist hot spots. Issues with hotel room, each day was an adventure to get in the room, sometimes 2 or 3 visits was needed to get in my room, every time I took a shower, the fire alarm was being activated, loose hinge screws on primary room closet door, issue with toilet flushing water level, it needed me to add 2-3 liters of water in order not to get the sewer smell in the bathroom.
Read More
Raymond
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooomd are clean, but the breakfast sucked
John
10.0
/10
Reviewed 124 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great service
yana
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 125 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Our room was not prepared properly. Took multiple calls to fix issues. The two-room suite did not have coffee maker not mini fridge. WiFi signal was not reachable in the room we have stayed.
Cindy
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 126 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff was excellent and Breakfast wonderful
Doug
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 171 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great spot in the heart of San Jose . Good Valet who took care of the car and luggage. The room was clean and we had a good meal in the hotel restaurant.
Gargi
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 176 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed for a night and it was clean , location was perfect to walk around the city and staff were nice.
James Brian
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 179 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I had called tthe hotel to confirm my 8 day reservation in the Presidential Suite 2 days prior, and the hotel front desk confirmed it. Also told them that my flight did not arrive until 8: 40 p.m. and confirmed a late check in. On arrival at the hotel, I was told the Suite was occupied, and they gave me a lame excuse that someone else had booked it through Expedia two days after I did, and had arrived earlier. Truth is they re-sold it for more money and gave me a smaller room no refund.
Read More
Anand
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 181 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The toilet had black spots under the rim. The coffee pot was not clean either
Kalyn
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 210 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No hot water
steve
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 217 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

would have given a better rating, but the covid test that I scheduled ahead of time was somehow lost in the shuffle, as well as my pre-booked ride to the airport. Other than that, I would stay again. Great location and the Belford Suite was perfect for us!
Ryan
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 229 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It took over an hour to check in because they had no record of my reservation from expedia. After talking directly with expedia they were able to check me in and gave me a room upgrade. The room itself was very clean and inviting.
Rondalynne
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 229 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very nice rooms, good food. Off a long road to get there. We did ut in a little car, lots of bumps. Good activities on site.
Pena
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 342 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel is located in the heart of the city where everything is at your door. The room was extremely big with a king bed. It was very clean and comfortable. The only thing that was not was the shower head. The water pressure was strong but the shower head was terrible and with the pressure, the water pinched my skin. Not comfortable. Besides that, everything was great!
Read More
Humberto
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 343 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I would say they have a really friendly staff. As far as I can recall I didn’t dislike anything..
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 370 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing, great hotel, very impressed! Super clean, great staff and right in the middle of the city!
DAVID
2.0
/10
Reviewed 377 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I have stayed here before but will not do so again 1. I had booked a 2 bedroom junior suite but got 2 bedrooms and one bathroom - I did not complain because my travel companion was unable to complete the trip. 2. Having left my credit card the hotell authorised US100 on my card. I tried to charge lunch($30 Approx) to my room I was to,d I had to pay in cash or credit card - attemptsto reverse this decision by contacting the front desk proved negative, though when I complained to the front desk I was told I could charge to my room. 3. Hotel have any number of tour brochures and at the front desk I booked an afternoon tour for the following day- after waiting 45 minutes the transport had not arrived - the front desk phoned the travel company who I was told said that they had no reservation, but if I wanted I could get a taxi to the departure point and they would knock $10 off the cost - I didn’t bother. 4. I had a 5.40AM departure flight and was told I needed to book a taxi at least 24 hours in advance - and this I did - the NEXT morning I was woken abruptly at 2.30 AM to be told my airport taxi was waiting for me - this was 24 hours before my flight There were other minor issues, but clearly at this hotel the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing-no one at the front desk was prepared to take responsibility and the stock answer was that it would have to be referred to his or her supervisor, who I suspect did not exist
Read More
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