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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton

locationSan Jose, San Jose / Central Valley

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About Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By HiltonAbout Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton

Location

This hotel is located in the centre of San José. Many shops and entertainment venues are to be found a few minutes walk away. There is a stop for the public transport to be found about 100 m from the hotel. The sea is approximately 85 km away.

Facility

The hotel was built in 1920. The hotel has a lift and features 120 rooms and 4 suites. Guests are warmly welcomed by English-speaking staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. The rooms have a king-size bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. There is also an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests can also make use of the cleaning service on departure. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sport

A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking and tennis are available. A wide range of sports are available, including water sports such as windsurfing, jet skiing, sailing and diving or, for a fee, water skiing. A gym and aerobics or, for a fee, billiards, are among the sport and leisure options available. A wellness area with a spa is available at the hotel. At the hotel offers excellent facilities for leisure and relaxation, including an entertainment programme, live music and a casino.

Meals

Dining facilities include a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Breakfast guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Dinner options include à la carte and a set menu. There are meals available for those with special dietary requirements: diet meals and children's meals. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

Amenities at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton Amenities at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton

  • Facilities

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      24-hour check-in

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      24-hour reception

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Casino

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Disability-friendly

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      Foyer

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      Games room

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      Garage

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Medical Assistance

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      Playground

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Restaurant(s) with high-chairs

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      Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      Small supermarket

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      CleanStay (Hilton)

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      Medical teleconsultation

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      à la carte Dinner

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      à la carte Lunch

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      Lunch Buffet

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      Set menu dinner

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      Set menu lunch

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      Special Diet

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      Special Offers

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Aerobics

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      Billiards/Snooker

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      Diving

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      Gym

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      Jet Skiing

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      Sailing

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      Sun terrace

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      Tennis

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      Water Skiing

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      Windsurfing

LocationLocation

Map preview

Around this property:

Restaurants

15 m

Shopping opportunities

50 m

Public Transport

100 m

Bars / Pubs

200 m

Nightclub

300 m

Sea

85 km

Beach

85 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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  • Roomsrating
  • Cleanlinessrating
  • Servicerating

Excellent

489

Very Good

103

Average

38

Poor

23

Terrible

15

Recent Reviews: 668

  • User:Tr1ton

    Trip type: Business

    Warning: Serious Security Concerns and Poor Response

    rating04 Jun 2026

    I had a similar experience to other reviewers.I would strongly caution anyone considering staying at this hotel.During my stay, my room was broken into and my suitcase was also forcibly opened. This was an extremely distressing experience and left me feeling unsafe and vulnerable. What made the situation even worse was the response from hotel staff. Despite reporting the incident, there appeared to be very little interest in investigating what had happened or addressing my concerns in a meaningful way.I expected the hotel to take a security breach of this nature seriously, but instead I felt dismissed and unsupported. There was no sense of urgency, accountability, or genuine concern for a guest whose belongings had been tampered with.Security should be a basic expectation when staying at any hotel. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this property and would advise prospective guests to think carefully about the risks. If you do choose to stay here, take extra precautions with your valuables and do not assume that the hotel’s security measures or response procedures will adequately protect you.This was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I have had, not only because of the break-in itself but because of the lack of care shown afterward.

  • User:Elam G

    Trip type: Family

    No pool

    rating02 Jun 2026

    Loved it, No pool though. Great surrounding environment.

  • User:Mary M

    Trip type: Family

    What a shame

    rating31 May 2026

    Our first night in Costa Rica, so glad it didn’t taint the whole holiday. We were given a room a long way from the lifts and down two corridors, right at the end of the corridor by the emergency exit.The staff on the whole were good, not so much the man on reception in the evening and the security team.First problem - once we checked in and were shown our room, we wanted to put our valuables in the room safe. We realised that we had not been given our passports back. We went back to reception to pick them up, they had been left under the reception desk, which was unmanned, no one had contacted us to say they had them!!!!Next we went out for dinner, the area is not very nice, as many other guests have said in their reviews. We got back to the hotel, spent sometime in the bar area and I went back to our room, to unpack, but someone had beaten me to it! Our case and been broken into, the lock broken and wire cut. I called my partner who came back to the room, he then went to report it to the guy on reception who couldn’t care less, said it might have happened at the airport! It hadn’t. We had no follow up from security. Felt very unsafe! Suddenly the room they had given us seemed like the perfect spot to target tourists, easy access to an emergency escape, along way from the lifts.I could say much more. We have had an incident report from the hotel, which says nothing, we have followed this up with the hotel, they have not even responded. We travel a lot, have stayed in many hotels and this is a first for us - be very careful here

  • User:Getaway25711396292

    Trip type: Couples

    Excellent Stay in the Heart of San José

    rating28 May 2026

    Our stay at the Gran Hotel in San José was absolutely excellent. Everything felt exquisite from start to finish — spotless rooms, beautifully maintained spaces, and an overall sense of comfort and quality throughout the hotel.The concierge service was outstanding and truly elevated our experience, always helpful, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. It made a big difference in how seamless and enjoyable our stay felt.We also really enjoyed the breakfast buffet each morning — a great variety and consistently high quality, making it a perfect start to the day.The location couldn’t have been better. Right in the heart of downtown San José, it made everything incredibly convenient, with plenty of restaurants, shopping, and city life just steps away. Despite being so central, the hotel still felt calm, refined, and relaxing, with a very pleasant overall ambiance.Overall, a perfect stay in a perfect location — we would absolutely return and highly recommend it to anyone visiting San José.

  • User:Amanda B

    Trip type: Couples

    Best honeymoon we could ask for

    rating22 May 2026

    Wonderful staff, hotel experience and room amenities. Quiet, calm, cool, best sleep I’ve had in a long time. Marcela was also very kind and attentive with us which is greatly appreciated. Surely we will come again in the future

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