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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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International cuisine
Lobby
Exterior
International cuisine
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000
  • National Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 83 sq m
  • 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)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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LCD TV

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Hotel Presidente

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1001)
The price is NZ$203
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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About the area

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 km
  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

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 transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (127 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (140 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • 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 at the property

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

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 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

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 602 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dragos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

The staff was friendly and professional. The hotel was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very convenient for tours and location was perfect; Hotel amenities were very nice. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaleh

Travelled with partner
Great area,one of the best hotel I had .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

3 star Hilton hotel

The room was small but clean. Very noisy with the elevator next to us. They did not have a hair dryer to use. It was overpriced for what we got.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

William, AUSTIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything's was good except the bathroom floors were moldy please clean or polish the floors for next time thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ophir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very safe and comfortable high end hotel right in the middle of San Jose within walking distance of most of the attractions including the Main Markets and the National Museum. It's also right across the street from the National Theater. The rooms are very comfortable and well maintained. The lobby is on the 5th floor and you need a key card to enter the other floors with guest rooms so it is very safe. My family and I did not eat at the restaurant though it looked very nice. We wanted to get a flavor of the surrounding options instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a part of San Jose where homeless people on the streets were noticed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and newly renovated hotel from a historical building conveniently located near all centers of actions. The national theater is right across the street, the central market is just a few minutes walk. All things operated to western standards. Won’t recommend the onsite restaurant though, it was our only fine dinning experience in the city so no comparison to other similar options. The view is amazing but we enjoyed the food from central market way better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located in the city center. The only parking option is valet parking. The hotel is in perfect condition and has excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a delicious breakfast. We only stayed a couple of nights but it’s the perfect place from which to walk around San Jose. Comfy room, really clean and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bashar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Difficult parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and conveniently located hotel- at the centre of San Jose which is a plus. Separate toilet and shower. Lots of storage space, clean, and the bed is comfortable. Breakfast was included and the service was good. The caveat: my room was located next to the Christmas decorations which flashed on and off and despite closing the curtains, it was a nuisance throughout the night. The flashing lights were tacky too- not something you’d expect in a Hilton hotel. I’d suggest not having blinking LED lights to prevent distraction to those whose rooms are close to the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness

Average

Room was smaller than advertised, there was no view out of the window. Some staff were friendly, some were not. The breakfast was adequate but not memorable. Accommodation, breakfast and drinks were over priced - next time I would stay somewhere more interesting and cheaper for probably more.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

LEIGH

Travelled with family
Checking in was a nightmare & the desk clerk was rude & unhelpful. No privacy in our room’s bathroom, music at the hotel made it impossible to have a conversation, concierge was uninterested in his job, they put our family on 2 different floors despite a empty room next to me and my husband. Overall a horrible experience, we’ll never stay at a Hilton again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew, SUGAR LAND

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Not much to do in the city
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria Victoria

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Property in San Jose

Very nice up to date property. Great location if desiring downtown accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024