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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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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Exterior
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Garden

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Explore the area

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Diagonal a McDonalds, del Centro Comercial Real Cariari, Ulloa, Heredia, 40101
  • Plaza Real Cariari
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Down duvets, 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Ulloa

At City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica, you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Costa Rica Convention Center and 8.3 km (5.2 mi) from City Mall. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Ciudad Cariari hotel include Museum of Costa Rican Art and Jade Museum.

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
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Deck Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪C Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Focaccia di Martino - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Tejas - ‬3 min drive

About this property

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Hotel with free breakfast, near Costa Rica Convention Center
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). A fitness centre, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ulloa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2012
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ulloa hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 transport

  • Free return 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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)
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, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

What is the cancellation policy at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica on 23 Aug 2025 start from NZ$116.13, including 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.

Is parking available at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Yep, City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica has a free self car park.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

Are pets allowed at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

No, only service animals are allowed.

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Maria, Punta del este

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Y
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanveet

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beckie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

perry

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

great location

NIce place and great location but the AC unit blows right on to the head of the bed. Not a big deal but I live in Potrero.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Las instalaciones del hotel muy bien, limpias, cómodas y útiles, el desayuno lo necesario para empezar un día, el precio muy accesible, sin embargo tuvimos una muy mala experiencia, alquilamos 2 habitaciones (521 y 522) en la habitación 521 se tomaron el tiempo de registrar un bolso con cosméticos y cremas de mi esposa y sustrajeron un perfume Vulgari omnia Cristaline, en muchos años de viajes realizados jamás habíamos tenido un percance así, considero que guardar ese tipo de cosas en la caja fuerte no es necesario, aunque está claro que en este hotel si es necesario. La respuesta de la gerente de turno el día 17 de abril fue absurda hasta infantil, al aseverar que le había preguntado al personal de limpieza si habían tomado el perfume y que le respondieron que no, Por Dios! Nadie en su sano juicio va a reconocer haberse robado algo de un cliente en una habitación de hotel, esto es completamente desagradable ya que como repito hemos estado en varios hoteles y por lo mismo dejamos con confianza en la habitación cosas que jamás debieron ser tocadas, honestamente no recomiendo este hotel específicamente. Pues por escoger un precio “barato” salió más caro el daño, el mal momento y la falta de profesionalismo del personal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Great beds. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Chilandre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was nice and clean, close to airport. Airport shuttle was convenient, however, only its free during certain hours, they can accomodate off hours shuttle, but its little pricey. Staff was great, specially security.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms small but clean. Except very very strong odor of bleach and cleanser. I wore a mask inside because I was worried about hurting my lungs. The only place to eat was a Mc Donalds that was full of hotel guests. It was very understaffed took 30 minutes to order and get food. Hotel is convenient and close to Airport with Shuttle. Because I needed a ride at 4am to Airport I was going to be charged $25.00. I took Uber instead for $8
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Grettel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is good, close to the airport, but is very noisy I couldn’t sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I'm disappointed to leave a bad review, but unfortunately, our experience was marred by several issues. Firstly, the shuttle service failed to arrive, and we had to pay for a taxi instead. Additionally, the hotel attempted to overcharge us, but after showing them our Expedia booking, they corrected the price. Furthermore, the air conditioning in the room wasn't working. The rooms themselves were small and underwhelming, which was particularly surprising given the hotel's association with Marriott. Overall, our stay fell short of expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefanis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, staff at the front desk, Mariana was very helpfull. Nice breakfast and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres, ELIZABETH

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

8/10 Good

lai wah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed overnight to catch a flight early in the morning. The room was clean and comfortable. It worked out well for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convince, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025