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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Costa Rica Convention Center

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is P4,383
P4,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Diagonal a McDonalds, del Centro Comercial Real Cariari, Ulloa, Heredia, 40101

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 8 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deck Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪RostiPollos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Tejas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Novillo Alegre - ‬3 min drive

About this property

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Hotel near Costa Rica Convention Center
Located close to City Mall and Museum of Costa Rican Art, City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 134 rooms feature comforts such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Jose Aeropuerto Hotel
Jose Aeropuerto Hotel City Express San
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel San Antonio de Belen
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel
City Express San Jose Airport San Antonio de Belen
City Express San Jose Airport
City Express San Jose Airport Hotel Ciudad Cariari
City Express San Jose Airport Ciudad Cariari

Frequently asked questions

Is City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica on Aug 1, 2025 start from P 4,382.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica located?

Located in Ciudad Cariari, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Costa Rica Convention Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of City Mall and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Jade Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christian

Great staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magalie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt very clean, good location easy to get to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Price to Experience Ratio, Eveything was OK
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice comfortable hotel for a quick stay

Nice comfortable hotel for a quick stay before taking a flight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon W

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and air conditioning worked in rooms.However rooms were small as well as the beds. Staff was nice some spoke and understood English. Breakfast was very good. Priced very affordable walking distance for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to check in early, that was very appreciated because we left before 6 AM so we were able to go do things around SJ versus waiting around for our room. Very easy to book a room and to get transportation to the airport early. Thank you staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Free shuttle to airport was good...rooms are small but very adequate...staff was friendly...breakfast was good...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet comfortable and quick shuttle to airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice , clean and quiet . Staff was very nice and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and easy access to airport via shuttle by provided by hotel. Very clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marlise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, good service, smell good the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clean, tiled rooms, comfortable bed, restaurants and food court next door, and courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for an early morning flight departure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to start our road trip after a late arrival. Free parking at hotel. Rooms are clean and all functions as it should. Great breakfast to start your day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and conveniently located hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what we needed. A place to sleep before catching the plane the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s my favorite of the hotel chains in the central Valley
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Great beds. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean- good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Great place. Great staff and very accommodating. Enjoy the buffet and I love the area in Heredia Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!easy parking..near to the restaurant and mall..staff are nice and helpful…7 to 10 minutes to the airport…
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close by

Just stayed overnight from 2 weeks in Costa Rica. Close to airport and some good restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here the staff was very professional and friendly extra clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024