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Barcelo San Jose Palacio

4.0 of 5
Residencial El Robledal | Uruca, San Jose 458-1150 , Costa Rica
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Barcelo San Jose Palacio
Ranked #20 of 80 hotels in San Jose
4.0 of 5 stars 209 Reviews
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  • Costa rica(6)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Caravan tour(3)
  • Last night(3)
  • Room service(3)
  • Staff were friendly(3)
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New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Firstly, the rooms are very nice and the beds are comfortable - I had a room with a terrace so that was an added bonus. In room safe, flat screen TV. Very nice pool and deck area and nice garden. The thing that I was disappointed in was the food options. Breakfast good - included in my rate. However, the... More

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Portland, Oregon
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

It was a 5 on our first stay and a 2 on our second... Not sure which to put! We stayed at Barcelo San Jose Palacio our first night in Costa Rica and had a wonderful experience. They ambiance was lovely, the rooms were nice and the service was impeccable. The restaurants, bar, front desk, bell desk and client services... More

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Manteca, California
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Very nice hotel,but bad location.You cannot walk anywhere,you must always call a taxi.Food was great,especially buffet..just a little overpriced. More

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New Orleans
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Loved this hotel. Had everything I needed for a first time traveler to Costa Rica - Shuttle service, great breakfast, gift shop, casino, gym, etc. It was a little cooler when I was there so I wasn't able to utilize the pool but I will definitely be staying here when I visit again! More

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Charlotte, NC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We were sent here when our US Airways flight was cancelled and we had to be put up for the night. We were quite worried that we would be placed in a roach motel, but were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived here. The Barcelo reminded me of an older Hyatt or full-service Marriott or Hilton in the US. There... More

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Fremont, CA
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This hotel has beautiful gardens, a huge swimming pool with a bar and cafe poolside, comfortable beds with lots of pillows, and a staff that is friendly, courteous, and efficient. We stayed there for almost two weeks. The dining options were outstanding. Besides the option of ordering from the menu, there is a large buffet at each meal with offerings... More

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Tel-Aviv
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I booked this hotel for my first night in San Jose, and since it was so great, I stayed there every time I had to pass through San Jose. Coming back to Barcelo Palacio was like "coming back home" ! The quality of service, friendliness of the staff, the food variety and the comfort of the room made my stay... More

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Manhattan Beach, CA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Caravan placed us in this hotel on the first two nights of our tour in Costa Rica. The hotel is beautiful, excellent rooms, very comfortable beds. The grounds are immaculate, nice swimming pool. Some of the reviews here complained about the food, but we really enjoyed the food, buffet style but great spread, tasteful dishes. Breakfast had lots of dishes... More

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Miami
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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I travel to San Jose often for business and I typically stay at the Barcelo as it's close to my client's office. The hotel is a little dated but the rooms are clean and the buffet (for breakfast, lunch and dinner) is incredibly good and offers a wide variety of food and drink. More

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Natalia Murillo, Guest Relations Manager at Barcelo San Jose Palacio, responded to this review
16 April 2012

Dear Guest, Receive a warm greeting from all the staff and management team of the Hotel Barcelo San Jose Palacio. Thank you very much for your nice comment of our Hotel. We are really glad that you enjoy your stay with us. I hope that we can serve you soon at the Barceló San Jose Palacio or at any Barcelo... More

New York City, New York
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

The Barcelo is a good choice for the budget-minded traveler who needs a reasonable, clean one-night stay near San Jose. The grounds are pretty, as you will read from many reviewers, however, they are small and I felt the novelty would wear off had I stayed longer than one night. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon so the pool area... More

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Natalia Murillo, Guest Relations Manager at Barcelo San Jose Palacio, responded to this review
16 April 2012

Receive a warm Greeting on behalf of all the staff and management at Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel. Thank you for answering the Trip Advisor´s Survey. I must express to you my sincere apologies for the inconveniences you have encountered during your stay in Costa Rica and we are sorry that our Hotel did not fulfill your expectations. I want... More

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Address: Residencial El Robledal | Uruca, San Jose 458-1150 , Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* RM245 - 468

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