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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

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

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb

Explore the area

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Diagonal a McDonalds, del Centro Comercial Real Cariari, Ulloa, Heredia, 40101
  • Place, Plaza Real Cariari
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cariari Bowling Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 and free self-parking. .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. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Casino Fiesta Heredia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cariari Bowling Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ultrapark Free Zone & Business Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Deck Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Splash Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lima Picante - ‬2 min walk

About this property

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Hotel with free parking, 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. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. 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.

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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

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 15000 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 15000 (one-way), (from 12 to 17 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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 23 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica on 31 Jan 2026 start from AU$151.98, 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?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM on request for a fee.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean and nicely done
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's new, the personal are very professional and friendly. The directions from the expediaapp where wrong so we had to drive like 30 minutes back, and i personaly think if you advertise with airportshuttle included, it should be included at any time, ( you shouldnot have to go seach within the advertising if it is really true) not just bussinesshours, I booked the hotel for the shuttle and ended up paying quite a lot for transportation. It felt a bit misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness
Arrived late and staff seemed tired and unhappy, checked me in and not a hello, how are you?? Nothing…..same in the morning, no fildance as to where breakfast was and no staff to be found anywhere Room was great! Hot water, clean and very comfortable
View from the room was nice for a hotel in the city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good parking, good breakfast but very bad coffee
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast, good price, and close to the airport .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

André

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

A solid choice

All round great hotel as a very reasonable price. Though it doesn't have the same charm as a local hotel, I would stay again because it's clean and well-run.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Checking in and out was very easy and the consierge spoke excellent English.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I Thank you for the transportation to and from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FABIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option close to the Airport. Shuttle service begins at 6:00 AM every 1 hour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and very organized! In Spanish we say the three B’s Bueno, Bonito y Barato!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario, San Jose

Liked: Amenities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammed

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

4/10 Poor

Lady

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it's good value for the money. The hotel claims to be four star but that's ridiculous. It's more two or three star. The rooms are fine but very basic. The full breakfast is outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

There are better options

We emailed asking for an airport pickup. Admittedly, when I didn’t hear back I should have called but I didn’t. I called on arrival in San Jose. The lady who answered the phone checked the email and said she saw my email request but it was too late so we would need to pay $25 for a shuttle. A taxi was $20. The lady was unapologetic and quite rude she was at the front desk when we arrived. There was a man there as well and he was much nicer. The room was dirty, with a lot of hair and other stuff under the beds. The beds were not completely. It is far from the airport. I would not recommend staying here. There are better options closer to the airport. Marriott should be ashamed to have their name on this property. One positive thing was the lady at the front desk at checkout- she was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

jose

Stayed 1 night in May 2025