In San José (Uruca)
With a stay at Barceló San José, you'll be centrally located in San José, within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. This spa hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Avenida Escazú Shopping Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 254 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 17 meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Free wifi
Breakfast available
Laundry
Pool
Spa
24/7 front desk
Parking
Restaurants
Business services
Premium Room (Superior Level)
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 5 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin BedMore detailsPremium Suite (Level)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsSuperior Single Room (Premium Level)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 King BedMore detailsSuperior Room
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
14.4 km / 9 mi
What's nearby
Museum of Costa Rican Art
2 km / 1.2 mi
Estadio Nacional
2 km / 1.2 mi
Sabana Park
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Parque La Sabana
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
National Stadium of Costa Rica
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
La Salle Natural Science Museum
2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Amusement Park San Jose
3.3 km / 2 mi
Pueblo Antiguo
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Mercado Borbón
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Chirripo National Park
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Precolumbian Gold Museum
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Mercado Central
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Central Park
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Melico Salazar Theatre
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Free wifi
Breakfast available
Laundry
Pool
Spa
24/7 front desk
Parking
Restaurants
Business services
Bar
Housekeeping
Room service
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Free airport transportation - pickup
Food and drink
3 restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
A poolside bar
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Minibar
Grab bar in shower
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Children's pool
Outdoor seasonal pool
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Racquetball/squash on site
Ballroom
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Business center
Number of meeting rooms - 17
Conference center
Outdoors
Children's pool
Outdoor seasonal pool
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Terrace
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Sauna
Parking (limited spaces)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Internet access in public areas - surcharge
Internet access - wireless
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Accessible airport shuttle
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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. 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 the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests must contact this property at least 36 hours prior to arrival to arrange airport shuttle pickup.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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