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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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International cuisine
Exterior
International cuisine
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
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service
$157
$139 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Explore the area

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Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 534 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 391 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tenedor Argentino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel with a restaurant, 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 dry cleaning/laundry services. 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).

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 57 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
  • Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 57 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 723 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing and very welcoming. The building is a historic hotel that has been modernized. The 5th floor where reception and restaurant is has stunning views of plaza and historic theater. My room was an interior one which meant it looked out into a small concrete courtyard. It made the room a bit dark and no view which may bother some people although I was fine with it. The room was quiet and peaceful. The hotel entrance has security 24/7 which made it also feel safe and secure especially later in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from check in to check out was flawless. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was always fantastic. We were walking distance from the market and a 15/20 minute drive away from the airport. I would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone needing to be in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Winston Lesline

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience, fantastic staff always ready to assist.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great older property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ainette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JOSE E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paolo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica was once the most finest hotel in San Jose. While the hotel maintained its status over the years, it was obvious that it was in desperate need of a facelift. This finally occured back in 2018, and the hotel looks posh but has lost its old charm. The design is very modern and clean, but lacks any real sense of style. The area around the hotel is a pedestrian mall and is a bit sketchy at night. The hotel’s restaurant is good but expensive (ie. breakfast for two was almost $80). If you need a hotel downtown for business purposes, you can’t go wrong with Gran Hotel Costa Rica. Just don’t expect anything grand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is nice, San Jose had a few very nice museums but didn't have a ton to do that was truly unique… very westernized sadly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinario
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zakaria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had a unique look and was in the middle of everything. It gave you a realistic view of the daily city life in Costa Rica. Food was in walking distance with lots of options. The bed in the hotel was hard and uncomfortable but the area makes up for that since we were excited about exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was very nice. Comfortable rooms. Staff friendly. Really no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

yunshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent boutique hotel! I would return here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025