Barcelo Palacio is located in a quiet residential area 15 minutes from the International Airport and 2 km from the center of downtown San Jose. It is the ideal setting for businessmen and women to base their trip to the country's capital, as well as for visitors who want a comfortable and reliable home base for their stay.

The hotel has all that one could ask for while away from home including two restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, 12 conference rooms, a casino, pool, spa with Jacuzzi, steam bath, masseuse, tennis and squash courts, travel agency, jeweler, leather shop and hairdresser.