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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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International cuisine
Lobby
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000
  • Plaza de la Cultura
    1 min walk
  • National Theater
    2 min walk
  • Central Park
    3 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 890 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Exterior
Hotel Grano de Oro
Hot Tub
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (1001)
The price is $319
per night
$360 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hotel Grano de Oro

About the neighborhood

San José

With a stay at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton in San José (Carmen), you'll be steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and National Theater. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Morazan Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from National Park.

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 10 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Frondosita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Fogoncito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 79 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 79 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at Cultura 5, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Cultura 5 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 25 for adults and USD 20 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cultura 5

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 25 for adults, and USD 20 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 28 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - 3-101-667895
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gran Costa Rica Curio Collection Hilton San Jose
Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio Collection by Hilton
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton San José
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel San José

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 528 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

ena, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is superb. The rooms are incredible, (the food could be better) however the REAL problem is that area is a non starter. What’s the point of being in a good hotel if you are uncomfortable with the immediate vicinity in every direction. There were multiple cockroaches as soon as I stepped out onto the street every day. If you have to stay in the heart of San Jose then fine but if not, avoid hotel altogether. Don’t say you weren’t warned
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eliahou, Hallandale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, room, staff, breakfast, gym. The only downside is the location, which is in the old downtown. Not much to do there, no high-end tourist places, no good restaurants walking distance. Would rather stay in Escazu which is where the action is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerimiah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Easily accessible to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, nice area to walk around, places to visit a walking distance. Easy to get taxis, nice staff I truly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willam, Ormond Beacg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The view from our room of the adjacent park/plaza was great. The room was adequate. The waiters in the restaurant were phenomenal (Moises, Diego, Pablo, Marcela, Connor, and others. They made our meals outstanding. On the down side there is a minor complaint: the coffee pods were so dried out that they wouldn’t work in the in-room coffee makers. The maid Isera was very attentive. All went well. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay!
Very Clean! Big Rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Nice restaurant for dinner. Loved the area around it. In the middle of many shops. Literally in front of the Opera Theater. Cons- after dusk the homeless/beggars are around and bother you as you are teyimg to sight see. But this is not a con to the hotel but of the area. So wake up early sight see and go back to room in the evening at least by 8pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger James

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

albert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is centrally located and we could walk, eat and sight see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

ron

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was great. The area around the hotel had a lot of homeless and was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in the most central Downtown San Jose location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ousmane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and nice and friendly personnel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

glenda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was really good. Rooms where clean and quite . Staff was nice and polite . Walking distance to museums
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception team, Jayson and Francisco were amazing, also the lady that made my breakfast was so friendly and kind. And that's it, I felt uncomfortable or disrespected as I interacted with the other restaurant folks and the folks in the 1st floor, seems like a corporate culture issue. Also, when I asked to see management they told me there is no management on Sudays, ans on Monday morning they were in a meeting so zero interest to listen to my issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024