Hotel Balmoral is in northern San José, about a 35-minute drive from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. San José is a convenient hub for visitors who are on their way to see national parks in central Costa Rica.

Just a short walk from the hotel you can visit museums like the Museum of Jade, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. For a stroll in the fresh air, head to the Morazán Park, which is a block north of the hotel. Just a bit farther you’ll come to the Simón Bolívar Zoo. This hotel is right on the Avenida Central, and along this road you’ll be able to quickly access shops and restaurants.

Hotel Balmoral is a non-smoking hotel with air conditioning. Rooms have wood or ceramic floors and colorful accents. The private bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers and biodegradable bath amenities. All of the rooms come with flat-screen cable TVs, and most room-types also have a comfortable work desk. Help yourself to the drinks in the minibar.

There is Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, including in the guest rooms and the communal areas. You can make free calls to the US using your in-room telephone. Your rooms will stay nice and clean thanks to the maid service. Keep your closet in the closet, and keep in mind that you can request an iron. There is an ambulance service available 24 hours a day.

Breakfast is included in your stay. You can visit the hotel restaurant, as well as a café, a bar, a pizzeria, and a wine cellar. On certain nights of the week, you can listen to live music at the bar. These communal areas are spacious, with high ceilings, exposed wood beams, and lots of indoor plants.

Guests can visit the on-site gym. If you’re looking for souvenirs, there is a row of shops on the grounds of the hotel. Business travelers can make use of the Hotel Balmoral’s seven boardrooms and conference rooms. You can use audiovisual equipment, as well as computers, printers, faxes, and copiers. Hotel Balmoral also offers catering.