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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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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ulloa

Ciudad Cariari stay.With a stay at this Ciudad Cariari hotel, 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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Real Cariari - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Deck Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Las Tejas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Splash Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lima Picante - ‬2 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 roundtrip airport shuttle 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 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

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
  • 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.
  • 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)
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 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 7.7 mi (23-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 Oct 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica on Oct 19, 2025 start from $69.56, 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.

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

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7:00 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 (15-min walk) and Casino Fiesta (15-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 1.6 mi away from Ulloa.