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    Balmoral Hotel

    1 474 reviews
    #17 of 78 Hotels in San Jose
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    Central Avenue between 7th & 9th Street, San Jose 10110, Costa Rica
    011 506 2222 5022
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    4.0
    1 474 reviews
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    All reviewsel patioroad scholarcosta ricagold museumparking garagecentral locationpedestrian streetnice hotelheart of downtown san josefree callsbreakfast buffetmini barwalking distancefront desk staffsuperior roomnational theatredowntown area
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Great downtown location

    Hotel fronts on the main downtown pedestrian boulevard. Convenient side access for taxis. Room was adequate but hotel layout was awkward and confusing. Breakfast buffet in open-air patio restaurant was included and nice. Other meals had limited menus but food was good.

    Thank Dick R
    Hotel's Favourite
    Reviewed 20 July 2017
    Very nice.

    Great location hotel in center of San Jose. Close to museums and shopping. The hotel is clean and has a popular restaurant where you can people watch on the walking street in front of hotel. I enjoyed my stay and will return.

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    Response from Alessandra G, Guest Relations Manager at Balmoral HotelResponded 4 August 2017

    Thank you for your kind review. We are overjoyed to learn you will visit again. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope you take good memories of San José. Thank you! Best regards, Alessandra

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great location, affordable: pay attention to your booking rate

    Great location. Very clean. Affordable. If you book via a third party (Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.) be sure to check the rate you are being given upon check-in. We were ALMOST charged per night the amount we would have paid (per our booking) for the whole...More

    Thank askmanny
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Dave S.

    Great location. If you enjoy walking. Extremely good front desk, security and a great restaurant (5 Star quality). Nice modern rooms and layout. I stayed here all the time I stayed overnight in San Jose.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Excellent Hotel

    Extra Hotel I really enjoyed my visit. Has a excellent restaurant food is really good. Customer service was Top Notch walking distance downtown located many restaurant shopping mall convenience stores. Room with very clean and very spacious , a nice workout facility. Very nice atmosphere...More

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    Thank rhaynie
    Response from Alessandra G, Guest Relations Manager at Balmoral HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    So happy when We read your kind review. Glad everything was to your liking and we filled your expectations. Thank you for recommending us! We look forward to hosting you soon. Best regards, Alessandra

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    US$80 - US$152 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    US$80 - US$152 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Kristin W
    5 February 2018|
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    No. I had to arrange private transportation.
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    31 January 2018|
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    Response from acorna | Reviewed this property |
    Do you mean excursion pricing? Have you contacted the hotel? Generally, the excursion prices are rather similar between various distributors in Costa Rica, you can check them on the internet. Sometimes there are... More
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    "Opt for an upgraded room if not on a tight budget."
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    "Stay off the main street. Eventhough l love the noise from the hustle and bustle."
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    "Even though you downtown located rooms are very quiet."
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    "Comfortable beds, but the bathrooms are very small!"
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