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Hotel Grano de Oro

Property class: 4

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A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.
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A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.
A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.
A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$172 nightly
The current price is $194 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8

Explore the area

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Calle 30 Avs 2 y 4, San José, San Jose
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a framed picture on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small table with a plant.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a wicker chair, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned floor.

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a ceiling fan.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, framed artwork on the walls, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

San José

In the heart of San José, Hotel Grano de Oro is within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater of Costa Rica. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Jade Museum.

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mercado Central - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 11 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Momo Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Machu Picchu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Mil Sabores - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Grano de Oro

Hotel Grano de Oro offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Restaurante Grano de Oro, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Restaurante Grano de Oro - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Grano de Oro

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Grano de Oro
Grano de Oro San Jose
Grano Hotel
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Hotel Grano de Oro San Jose
Hotel Oro
Oro Hotel
Hotel Grano De Oro San Jose Costa Rica
Hotel Grano Oro San Jose
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Grano Oro San Jose
Grano Oro
Hotel Grano de Oro Hotel
Hotel Grano de Oro San José
Hotel Grano de Oro Hotel San José

Hotel Grano de Oro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 822 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay! Loved everything about this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, hotel is amazing, breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in town!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast & lunch is great !! All staff in the restaurants are very professional & friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super unique and wonderful hotel with an amazing restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Grano de Oro in San José. The room was beautiful and very comfortable, and we were especially fascinated by the charm of the historic building. The staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The location is also excellent for exploring the city. Although breakfast is only offered à la carte, it was still very delicious and of high quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel: staff, property, clean. Good food and overprice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful building, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming little hotel in San Jose. Restaurant was good but very slow (expected).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff and the restaurant is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel restaurant was outstanding for lunch and dinner. Rooms were generous in size and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was historic and beautiful, and our room was very nice. Breakfast and dinner at the restaurant were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful building, a special atmosphere in the restaurant and safe location of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very nice personnel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff that were both friendly and efficient. The restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. We only stayed one night as a layover to collect a hire car. They arranged a transfer from the airport, upgraded our room and the dinner in the restaurant was really good. We were even adventurous enough to walk into the centre for a couple of drinks in Piso 3 and also do walk in the park first thing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night before flying home out of SJO. The hotel exceeded our expectations. An absolutely gorgeous gem in San Jose with beautiful charm, rooms and an amazing restaurant and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Cozy, quaint & great food!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful character of building Friendly staff Restaurant food was wonderful too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

As good as always
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
I stay here every trip to Costa Rica! Excellent service, beautiful hotel, great food. What’s not to like!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bed and sheets, attentive staff, good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly and professional staff everywhere! Great location and nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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