The Hotel Balmoral sits astride the city's main thoroughfare in the center of downtown San Jose, Costa Rica, just 20 minutes from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. It is within walking distance of the business district, government agencies and restaurants, as well as the cultural, commercial and historical centers of this capital city. Central Avenue, Costa Rica's main boulevard, is an eleven block pedestrian promenade, decorated with colonial lamps and wide sidewalks so that tourists and locals can stroll and shop easily. The Balmoral offers comfortable yet elegant accommodations with air conditioning, fitness center, sauna, massage treatment rooms, casino, and business center with technology helpdesk. Other services include cell phone rentals, conference and meeting rooms, and complimentary parking garage with security guard and video surveillance. The York Restaurant, located on the seventh floor, serves both local and international cuisine, and guests may enjoy complimentary welcome cocktails and continental breakfasts. The hotel's guestrooms feature classically elegant, solid wood furnishings and include complimentary parking and Internet use. Guestrooms feature balconies with city views, and separate bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Families and business travelers will especially enjoy the hotel's suites with balconies, air conditioning, living rooms with minibars and cable television; suites have two separate bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The Hotel Balmoral, in the center of downtown San Jose's exciting pedestrian promenade, lets both leisure and business travelers experience the hospitality and warmth of Costa Rican "Pura Vida."