San Jose - Barcelo San Jose Palacio

Hotel Services were excellent, breakfast was incredible, as well as the food in general, cleanliness was remarkable, change of towels and bed sheets daily, but the best of all was how the hotel... More>

Hotel Services were excellent, breakfast was incredible, as well as the food in general, cleanliness was remarkable, change of towels and bed sheets daily, but the best of all was how the hotel employees treat the guests, I would like to name one by one because they deserve a special recognition: at the Anfora Restaurant Yorleny, pasta girl,Emil waiter, Jose waiter, Martin and Heiner captains, Joanna, cleaning lady, Andrey, front desk , Daniel Cavada, Ricardo, with the Tourism Bureau,very kind and helpful. These people along with the hotel services, made possible that our vacation were marvelous! I sincere recommend this hotel for your vacations. CONGRATULATIONS TO SR. ALEJANDRO, General Manager, YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL WORKING TEAM AT THIS BEAUTIFUL HOTEL BARCELO SAN JOSE.

We spent five nights, three on our own and two through a tour company. Free shuttle from airport was arranged via e-mail. We were allowed to check in before 10 AM. Its an older hotel with lots of... More>

We spent five nights, three on our own and two through a tour company. Free shuttle from airport was arranged via e-mail. We were allowed to check in before 10 AM. Its an older hotel with lots of dark rich wood in lobby and in room. Lots of closet space, small bath, windows can be opened if desired. Internet works OK but is $7-$12 per day extra. Hotel is isolated, must take a taxi to go any where. Food is good and staff is pleasant and helpful. Now the bad. We had lots of freeway noise from trucks very close. The worst problem was Saturday afternoon and evening there was a party with loud, and I mean LOUD, music. It felt the music was in the next room - but it wasn't. Housekeeping service is inconsistent. Sometimes good, sometimes bad.

I just came back from Costa Rica a few days ago (beginning of may) Shuttle service is provided with their timings so we would of had to wait 45mins so we took a taxi to the hotel which charge... More>

I just came back from Costa Rica a few days ago (beginning of may) Shuttle service is provided with their timings so we would of had to wait 45mins so we took a taxi to the hotel which charge $20.00. The hotel is located close to the airport (20-30min away) which was nice, it's also close to the downtown area (20-30mins away) however the biggest down point is that u can't really just walk out to any local places as the hotel is situated on a highway! So u have no other choice but to get a taxi to go anywhere. The hotel taxi drivers charge alot more than the local taxi drivers.. The hotel taxis also offer to do a two way trip (take u to the destination and back) I wouldn't recommend it because u can get a cheaper price coming home in the local red taxis with yellow triangles.. They base their charge in colones and work it out on their meter. Breakfast at the hotel is a average mix, although the staff are very friendly and attentive. The rooms are cleaned well everyday, they change all the bed covers and pillow cases daily which was nice.. And yes u have new towels everyday too. It was my husbands bday so they left a bday cake for us which was a lovely gesture. Water in the pool is cold however the pool area and garden is beautiful. Room service (the food!) disgusting! Don't waste ur money on it.. I would really recommend a restaurant called Tin Jo which is situated in downtown San Jose and has amazing food! The rooms are big and spacious which was nice, the bed is the best ever hotel bed I have layed on in my life! So comfy u just fall asleep instantly! The bathroom is quiet small and we had a problem with the bath coz it kept filling up and wasnt draining properly. I would also recommend buy tours from the tourist information guide "Ricardo" - defiantly do the white water rafting and the canopy adventure. Also u must visit arenal volcano and tabacon grand spa!! Prices at the hotel for the tours are gd deals. Overall it was a pleasant stay.. Receptionists were helpful. Don't bother buying souvenirs from the souvenir shop in the hotel - it's way over priced! If your going Costa Rica - enjoy =)

This was a pleasant surprise. We booked a package tour in Costa Rica. But we wanted to stay a few days before the tour started. So we stayed here and loved it. The property is beautiful. The lobby... More>

This was a pleasant surprise. We booked a package tour in Costa Rica. But we wanted to stay a few days before the tour started. So we stayed here and loved it. The property is beautiful. The lobby has a wonderful piano. The service and concierge service was in peccable.

We stayed here for one night so we could be closer to the airport. Cons: -The Japanese restaurant in the lobby was 1. empty and 2. terrible. GAG. AVOID. - $12 for WiFi??? Cmon now! I called... More>

We stayed here for one night so we could be closer to the airport. Cons: -The Japanese restaurant in the lobby was 1. empty and 2. terrible. GAG. AVOID. - $12 for WiFi??? Cmon now! I called from the room and whoever picked up quoted me at $10. I said okay please charge my room he said Oh let me transfer you to Mario. I got Mario on the phone and he told me to come downstairs I said no problem. When I got downstairs Mario told me $12. I tried arguing but it seems like Barcelo needs the extra $2 more than I do. Also, his name is pronounced MAH-rio, not Mareo. Pro: - Beautiful view from my hotel window!