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Barceló San José

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with spa, near Sabana Park

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Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Front of property
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport pick-up
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The price is $82
includes taxes & fees
$72 per night
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room (Superior Level)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Superior Single Room (Premium Level) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room (Premium Level)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite (Level)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Master)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Pool
Free breakfast
Airport transfer
Free parking
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
The price is $130
includes taxes & fees
$115 per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
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About the neighborhood

Map
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose, 458-1150

What's nearby

  • Estadio Nacional - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Parque La Sabana - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 19 min drive
  • San Jose Cuatro Reinas Station - 7 min drive
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 7 min drive
  • Jacks Station - 8 min drive
  • Free airport pick-up

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cloud - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Dorado - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Bosque Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flor de Loto - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Barceló San José

Barceló San José is just 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from the airport and offers free pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights include 2 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the pool and comfortable beds.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 254 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact this property at least 36 hours prior to arrival to arrange airport shuttle pickup.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 3 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)

Transfers

  • Free airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Barcelo Palacio
Barcelo Palacio Hotel
Barcelo Palacio Hotel San Jose
Barcelo Palacio San Jose
Barcelo San Jose
Barcelo San Jose Palacio
Palacio Barcelo
Palacio San Jose
San Jose Barcelo Palacio
San Jose Palacio Barcelo
Barcelo Palacio Hotel Costa Rica
Barcelo San Jose Palacio Costa Rica
Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel San Jose
Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel
San Jose Barcelo
Barceló San José Hotel San Jose
Barceló San José Hotel
Barceló San José San Jose
Barceló San José Hotel
Barceló San José San José
Barceló San José Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Barceló San José offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Barceló San José does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Barceló San José?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Barceló San José?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Barceló San José?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Barceló San José?
Yes, a free shuttle from the airport is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Barceló San José?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Barceló San José?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (7-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (9-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Barceló San José and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Barceló San José also has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Barceló San José?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Barceló San José like?
Barceló San José puts you in Uruca, in the heart of San José. Popular attractions include Sabana Park, which is 3 minutes away by car. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

TV had to be repaired. Room phone did not work for rooms service orders. Maid came knocking at 8:30am to see if had checked out. She should be in touch with her management team, and not disturb us.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excelente opción
Excelente opción precio / calidad / confort.
Israel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone in the hotel was extraordinarily kind and helpful. I got sick and hotel staff made a bad situation totally fine. I’m grateful to everyone at the welcome desk, the concierge and the wait staff. The slogan for Costa Rica is La pura vida. Staff couldn’t have been kinder!
Maureen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

HAROLD, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing however four or five and I stayed on near the elevator they were doing some work and every morning I heard banging like a hammer. Other than that my stat was wonderful
Jalia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Servicio VIP
Me encanta la comodidad en las habitaciones, la limpieza, el gym, la piscina y el parqueo gratis, solo que hubo un inconveniente con el VIP con el que reservamos la habitación premium, en el hotel no lo sabian y tuve que mostrar los detalles de mi reserva para que me cambiaran a la habitación correcta y además tuve que regresar a recepción para que me activaran la tarjeta que permite entrar a la cafetería del 6to piso, ni siquiera recibí una palabra de disculpas o algún trato VIP.
Marlen, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amalia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good
4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Antonio, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Service is great everyone is super helpful.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel
Very good hotel, convenience and comfortable room, room service was so amazing, they take care of customer very well,mr pablo front desk was so kind and helpful. Overally hotel was amazing. Thank you for everything.
Brian, 7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Alonso, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Priyanka, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

IRIS, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loredana, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Gloria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel room is good. They don't get us from airport even though they said it is available. It cost us extra money
Kiflom, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Es primera vez que me dan una hab sin ninguna toalla ni siquiera pada manos, lo peor es que la solicite temprano, fui al gym y retorne 1 hora 10 min y aun no las subian, tuve que bajar a recepcion a pedir una
Angel, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and amenities were as good as ever! My SJO go to!
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Stanislause, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Check-in was a breeze at 0130 am. We had a decent room with a large balcony on the first floor. The bed was comfy and the amenities were very basic. Due to housekeeping issues, we were later moved to a suite, which we appreciate. The very spacious suite also had a comfy bed, but this time with L'occitaine brand amenities. The Poas Suite has a much smaller veranda than our first room, but we thoroughly enjoyed it! The grounds around the hotel are gorgeous! The pool is NOT heated and was too cold to get in, but it was very enjoyable to sit around in the hammocks provided. There is also a lush garden with a walking path to see the local flora that has labels with the names of the plans for educational purposes. The small gym has various equipment as well as a jacuzzi for about 6 people. The men's and women's dressing rooms both have a wet and dry sauna as well as showers and bathrooms. I thought the hotel itself was a bit old-looking but was still very nice. The service of the hotel was most lacking. The carpeting of the hallway leading to our room always needed a vacuum. The housekeeping of the rooms was never consistent - sometimes they would throw the trash, sometimes not. Used toilet paper rolls and face tissue boxes were not replaced. The front desk staff tried to be as accommodating as possible but were never very friendly. The staff at Anfora restaurant were not attentive. YORLENY - from the omelet station was an absolute gem.
Luis, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Check in could be more effective
The check in is always a long dragged out process , it seems , there is always 15 to 20 minutes wait to get your keys
'wil, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location nice staff
Edward, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

This hotel used to be the premier business place in CR back in 2003 when I first stayed here, Since then, it now caters less to business patrons and more to the international travel crowd. the hotel is very classic with lots of rich wood tones and great landscaping. the pool is nice and clean, and the staff super friendly. The breakfast buffet is very nice with many options available. Unfortunately, it's starting to show its age and the rooms could use an upgrade, especially the showers. Over all it's a great bargain.
Paul, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The food was great and the pool was very nice."
Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM