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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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