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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

3.0 star property
Travelers find modern comforts and attentive service at this city hotel, perfectly positioned near the Museum of Costa Rican Art and other vibrant attractions

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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica welcomes guests in the heart of the city. Start your day with a continental breakfast, maintain your workout at the gym, or relax in the garden. Enjoy free WiFi throughout, and helpful staff assistance just steps from City Mall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

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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
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Ciudad Cariari, a neighbourhood in Ulloa, City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica is in a shopping district and near the airport. Museum of Costa Rican Art and Jade Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and National Center of Art and Culture. Costa Rica Convention Center and City Mall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Ulloa travel guide
Map
Diagonal a McDonalds, del Centro Comercial Real Cariari, Ulloa, Heredia, 40101

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
  • El Novillo Alegre
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min walk
  • Los Antojitos
    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, free airport drop-off and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in reception, meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 134 rooms offer comforts such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and daily housekeeping

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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 airport drop-off shuttle 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; 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

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.
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica on 9 Apr 2026 start from AU$150, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 1 PM.

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

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs from 6:00 AM to 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Arun Kumar

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

8/10 Good

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic accomodation, friendly staff. Over all good place to stay if you need to be close to airport. Economy class.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fresh local inspired breakfast. Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, amazing fresh breakfast buffet, Airport Shuttle was great m. All Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful! I love that breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and well taking care, the amazing part is the staff, very nice and super helpful, I had the chance to deal with Jennifer who was very helpful, lost luggage and overall perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were all very pleasant and courteous. The lower review is because the airport shuttle operates on only very limited hours. Also, when we arrived, they gave us a room that was already occupied. They found us a new room, but the experience did make us question the security of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Great staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

André

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

todd

Room was OK. It smelled faintly of mold but seemed clean. The TV was mediocre at best and many channels were static. Hot water took about five minutes to get to the shower, The bed was comfortable. The front desk group was good. I arranged for a taxi to the airport for 4am. I was in the lobby at 3:30 so asked if the taxi could come earlier. He said no problem. At 4am, I heard him on the phone with the taxi which told him he'd be there at 4:10. They were charging me $30 for a ten minute ride. I checked Uber, 3 minutes away and $10. I took the Uber I doubt I'll stay here again, althought he price point was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Estefanis

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

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

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

Jorge Andres

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

6/10 Okay

Gita

Spent 40mins waiting for airport transfer to hotel. Lucky there were other taxi guys around to help with phone calls to the hotel - disappointing start. Room was fine as far as airport hotels go, breakfast nothing special, limited choices and some food was dry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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