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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is $175
includes taxes & fees
$155 per night
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000

What's nearby

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

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

Upscale hotel near National Theater
Located close to Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Morazan Park, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton provides a grocery/convenience store, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Cultura 5, features international cuisine. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 79 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

As of Nov 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton on Nov 17, 2024 start from $155.1, excluding 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 Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Valet parking is available for USD 28 per day.

What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and National Theater. Morazan Park and National Park are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 10 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 527 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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Room was nice, comfortable bed, excellent staff, good breakfast…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

The food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Great location with lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ousmane

Great hotel and nice and friendly personnel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Great location, couldn’t be any better.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

This hotel is centrally located and we could walk, eat and sight see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

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

Jerimiah

Great stay. Easily accessible to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Beautiful historic hotel in the most central Downtown San Jose location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Josefina

Be prepared to spend $31 every night for parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Good location but old buildings Food was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Nice stay!
Very Clean! Big Rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

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

PATRICIA

Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree

Friendly staff, group of 14 people and our dinner was rushed. Food cold in the inside. No washclothes in our rooms upon arrival. Otherwise, i would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eliahou

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

8/10 Good

glenda

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

Terry

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Very hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Nice hotel and the staff were great. Had a great time and would go back to the Gran for sure in September. The guy at the front I think his name was Marco was great. Thanks for the nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Solange

Good hotel in a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan Hunter

Great atmosphere and staff was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

deirdre

everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinay

Very well located. Plenty of shopping around. Very open and convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0