Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

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

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

About this hotel

Situated in San Jose, this lovely hotel for $204 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Hotel with 24-hour fitness, walk to National Theater This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking. 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 provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

19.54 miles

Parque Diversiones

3.88 miles

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

2.07 miles

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.39 miles

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.7

Outstanding(459 Reviews)

Hotel in San Jose

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

19.54 miles

Parque Diversiones

3.88 miles

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

2.07 miles

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.39 miles

Reviews

4.7/5.0

Outstanding(459 Reviews)

4.0

Mar 2024

The hotel was generally nice, clean, modern with a colonial feel. Little disappointed with the view, it over looked a tiled area facing all the other rooms so it generally felt quite dark in our room.

10.0

Feb 2024

Good hotel in a good location

6.0

Feb 2024

Great location. No terrace to relax. Poor view from room. Had to leave 2 days earlyhotel willing to refund but needed expedias OK. Expedia would not respond to multiple requests

8.0

Feb 2024

Hotel is beautiful and staff are fantastic and friendly. I would recommend. Only negatives are the walls are thin noise can be heard easily from other rooms, also dining there with limited options and expensive.

10.0

Feb 2024

Best place to stay if you want to explore the downtown. Walking distance to everything.

10.0

Feb 2024

The staff is so helpful, from the valet to reception. Breakfast has many options including delicious granola. Bed was very comfortable The only thing I’d like changed is to have a real door on the toilet instead of the frosted glass door. Would definitely stay here again when we visit San Jose

2.0

Feb 2024

Perfect property in central San Jose. Easy to walk everywhere. No car needed. Exceptional breakfast buffet which was included in our stay (to our surprise). The reason for a 4 star instead of 5 is that I reserved a Junior King room which is an upgrade to a regular king as it has an additional separate seating area. This room was on the interior of the building and the windows looked out into a small courtyard with rooms all around. We could look directly into other roomsand at people checking in at the front desk on the 5th floor (we were on the 4th). There was very little light coming in and even so we could not keep blinds open unless we wanted to be exhibitionists. I have never experienced a room like this. I would have preferred a room looking out onto the street. It was midnight and I was too tired to change. Fortunately we stayed out of the room most of the day and evening. It would have been nice to know the location beforehand (there is no mention of this online) and that it did not have an exterior view. Stay away from this type of room and you will have a 5 star experience here.

8.0

Feb 2024

Front desk staff not as knowledgeable as they should be. Also their english is not as good as it shouldbe

10.0

Jan 2024

Beautiful hotel right in the city center. Excellent service from check in to check out, including transportation assistance.

6.0

Jan 2024

Our room had glass mirrors and a glass enclosure for the toilet and shower, so it was a voyeuristic experience. Great location but if all the rooms are this way, whoa. An employee said the rooms all had the mirrors and glass but I didn't verify. Maybe not since the reviews don't mention it.

10.0

Jan 2024

What a gorgeous hotel. The room was giant and clean, I stayed for 2 nights and the concierge was more than helpful giving me restaurant recommendations and helping me find my way around. The breakfast was delicious and the bartenders super nice. Very quiet and nice stay. Highly recommended.

8.0

Jan 2024

Very clean, friendly staff!

10.0

Jan 2024

I like everything!!!

4.0

Jan 2024

Attractive façade, shared with a Quizno's. No restaurants around except fast food franchises and one unappealing sports bar. Only one - expensive - restaurant in that hotel. Fifty US$ breakfast, not included. For some reason, only local TV channels were available. Cheap mattress. Giant pillows that felt like bags of concrete. Not even a bathrobe. Amazingly, the "view" from our small room was towards an interior poorly lit "courtyard," similar to what you would expect in a penitentiary, where prisoners are allowed for their daily walk. A depressing sight. We requested to switch but they explained that all rooms are like this! So much for the Hilton experience... We left after the first night and were lucky to switch to the Barceló hotel, which offers free airport transportation. This is not an attractive neighborhood.

8.0

Jan 2024

Beautiful old property right in the heart of San Jose. Perfect location for walking around to get a flavour for the city when time is limited. On-site restaurant has a panoramic view of the city. Pro’s: location and the property itself Con’s: wifi connectivity was terrible and I was told that this problem is unique to iPhones. Restaurant is expensive. Food is good but the dinner menu seemed to include squid ink on the meals we were interested in. Not a fan. Overall: The pro’s outweigh the con’s and I would stay at the Gran again.

3.0

Jan 2024

Great hotel! Great service

3.0

Jan 2024

Best hotel in downtown, excellent conditions, walkable to everything - dinning, shopping, museums, theaters, and 中国街for Asian food and souvenirs.

10.0

Dec 2023

I loved being in such a landmark for the city of San Jose, seeing the city awake and having the gorgeous National Theater as a view was a treat. They had the best Costa Rican Pinto Ive had in a while. Furthermore, the tamales were delicious.

10.0

Dec 2023

Modern, nice hotel in a convenient location for some of the museums and other sights. Helpful, nice staff.

5.0

Sep 2023

We spent the last night of our anniversary trip to Costa Rica at this hotel. What a perfect choice. I had let them know we were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and they made us feel so special. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and we’ll located and the hospitality staff are first rate. Will definitely be back!

5.0

Aug 2023

3.0

Aug 2023

Historic location, first class interior and great service

5.0

Aug 2023

This hotel was beautiful and we appreciated all the friendly staff.

5.0

Jul 2023

Very nice hotel, good overall services, near the national theater. Great food

5.0

Jul 2023

Centrally located, walking distance to most attractions. Spacious room.

5.0

Jul 2023

Gorgeous property, exceptional staff upon entry and check in.

5.0

Jul 2023

Do you want to be in the middle of historic San Jose? Then you must avail yourself of the luxury and historic ambience of the Gran Hotel. The staff from the gentlemen meeting your car and always being available for information, to the housekeeping that cares for your room with such attention to detail, to the Restaurant hosts in the Sky Lobby, you will find yourself well cared for, comfortable and feeling as though you are their only concern. I can't think of a better choice for being right by the National Theater, museums,

5.0

Jun 2023

Great hotel, very clean, comfortable bed and pillows and great service. Also the hotel breakfast is delicious!

3.0

Jun 2023

Great location, center of the city. Everything is within walking distance. interior and rooms are perfect size. Staff is pleasant and helpful. Would recommend it. Cons are: Breakfast is too expensive and tasteless. Also, it says it is a Hilton, but Hilton does not give points for your stay at there (?!).

5.0

Jun 2023

The area around the hotel is very busy. It reminds me of NYC. Once I realized how to get into the hotel drive way everything else was a breeze.

5.0

May 2023

Great

3.0

May 2023

WiFi provided was incredibly slow, (no more than 4 Mbps on a good day). Everything was good aside from that, but upon checkout and waiting for our Uber, an attendant attempted to scare us into getting a Taxi rather than an Uber since they are technically illegal in Costa Rica. I explained that the issue is that I tried to schedule a taxi to the airport but no one would let me reserve, even though I was able to do so from the airport to the hotel earlier that week. We were running late, so I just scheduled an Uber. This attendant was very persistent and scared my partner until we arrived at the airport. I think the behaviour of the attendant was extremely unprofessional and soured the stay at the hotel.

4.0

May 2023

I expensive food and over charging for parking 32$ a day they charge to keep your car at the hotel.

4.0

Apr 2023

Construction on Main Street blocked entrance to hotel.

2.0

Apr 2023

Hotel was good and nice place. But food was very high priced for what we received at breakfast would recommend going outside the hotel for food and drink.

5.0

Apr 2023

We only stayed one night, but the hotel was very nice and clean and the staff is fantastic!

5.0

Apr 2023

Nice rooms.

4.0

Apr 2023

I was generally pleased with this property. The beds were a bit small but overall the room served its purpose and was good for a temporary stay after my family arrived to SJO and headed to the North for our trip.

4.0

Mar 2023

Central location Clean Modern

4.0

Mar 2023

Great location for stop before the airport from Manuel Antonio. Walls are PAPER THIN. Otherwise lovely stay

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

The average price for a rental in San Jose is $85 per night. This rental is $119 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.

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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

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