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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Costa Rica Convention Center

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An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and lush greenery.
A lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.
A spacious indoor area with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
Meeting facility
A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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DIAGONAL TO THE CARIARI CORPORATE CENTER, HEREDIA, 40101, COSTA RICA, DIAGONAL TO THE CARIARI CORPORATE CENTER, HEREDIA, 40101, COSTA RICA, Ulloa, Heredia, 40101
  • Place, Plaza Real Cariari
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cariari Bowling Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a window with a city view.

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a television, and a mirror.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a TV, and a large window with a view of buildings and mountains.

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ulloa

In shopping district.Stay at this Ulloa hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Costa Rica Convention Center and 6 miles (10 km) of City Mall. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Museum of Costa Rican Art and Jade Museum.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cariari Bowling Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cariari Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Global Park Free Zone and Business Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 4 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deck Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dadabi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪C Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Tejas - ‬9 min walk

About this property

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

3-star hotel near Costa Rica Convention Center
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is free (available on request). A fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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 airport drop-off shuttle from 6:00 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 on 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.
  • 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 fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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 fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

How close is City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica to the airport?

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica is 7.5 mi (35-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica on Jul 10, 2026 start from $76, 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.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica have an airport shuttle?

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offers a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport, available from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offer free breakfast?

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta Heredia (7-min walk) and Casino Fiesta (7-min drive) are nearby.

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.

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

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica have a pool?

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica does not have a pool.

Does City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica to downtown Ulloa?

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica is 1.5 mi away from Ulloa.

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great and the staff was extremely attentive and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherwin H Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and very close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby, rooms extremely clean, no outside noise highly recommend for a value hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na- hotel is very clean. Breakfast was delicious. It’s just a very basic hotel- but that’s all we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good continental breakfast selection
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very courteous, rooms were clean places to dine were within walking distance and was convenient to airport car rental would definitely stay again was my second stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, very clean. The staff very kind and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Small room, no coffee machine, great buffet breakfast, and shuttle prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ana

Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kharma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fabulous!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and convenient shuttle to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cùstomer service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Arun Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No shuttle it was late and I checked in after midnight and had breakfast and checked out but the staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options, helpful staff and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy W

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Arne Sigvard Mattias

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, great breakfast. Sorry for being able to open windows, but for one night it doesn’t matter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Raedyn

Liked: Cleanliness
very small, clean , efficient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay! Super clean & convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot- super clean. Only warning would be to double check the airport shuttle will actually be there- seems to be some communication issues. Or just take an Uber for less than $10 USD.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

María Ignacia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff good, ac very loudy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026