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Double Room Single Use
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Suite (Master)
1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
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Premium Room (Superior Level)
1 King Bed 2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Superior Single Room (Premium Level)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Premium Suite (Level)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room
1 King Bed 2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale spa hotel near Sabana Park

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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 upscale hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Estadio Nacional.

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.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

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).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 254
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Number of meeting rooms - 17
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free airport transport - pickup
  • Terrace
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - surcharge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Barceló San José offers 254 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • TV size 43
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • LED TV
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Barceló San José has 3 restaurants on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Racquetball/squash on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Number of children who can stay for free – 3

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December.

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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