Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton
2nd Avenue between streets 1 & 3, San José, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1072 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Excellent hotel, an old classic (JFK stayed there!) that has been renovated and modernized beautifully. Very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room and a terrific restaurant. We stopped there for a drink and stayed the entire evening. Breakfast (included for us) was spectaucular.
United States of AmericaI love everything I this place! location is perfect.
United States of AmericaSuper clean, safe, great location, fantastic staff, amazing restaurant!
United States of Americaat the heart of San Jose. for a tourist this was a wonderful exposure to the city. good police presence around the hotel.
United States of AmericaAmazing location, in a national historic building. Ve4y central to everything in San Jose and with great staff!
PortugalThe facilities are really beautiful. I am not sure how old/new this place is but the rooms appeared new and modern. Lighting was fantastic. Rainshower!! Beds were super comfortable. Staff were so welcoming; maybe it's Costa Rica because everyone was warm and receptive. The breakfast was varied and extremely fresh. Had traditional local food as well as continental American spread. Dinner was pretty good and reasonably priced.
United States of AmericaLocation, location, location. Food was very good,Excellent fish & good guaro.
United States of AmericaVery stylish and modern hotel. Very well located. The staff was very professional and friendly. Great stay
United States of AmericaAmazing breakfast. Please make sure to try to french toast! Wonderful quality rooms, comfortable beds. Just what you would expect from a Hilton hotel. I had very low expectations of San Jose and so was pleasantly surprised by the two days that we spent walking around. We walked to the Central Market and ate there (try to go on the Pedestrian walkways to get there), we browsed lots of cool shops, we enjoyed the National Museum. We went to the Jazz Cafe for music and it was amazingly simple to get around using Uber.
United States of Americaperfect location. the food was very very good. staff very nice.
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica is operated by the hotel group Elite Hotels and Resorts of Costa Rica. It is the only hotel in San José declared by the government as a historical and architectural monument. Located in the heart of San José, surrounded by national museums, plazas and walking boulevards, the venue is within walking distance to the main cultural and tourist attractions.
In May 2016 a complete transformation began to revitalize this historical hotel with the latest room designs, sophisticated furnishing, premium services and the most advanced technology. An impressive lobby with a fully modern welcoming experience, as well as an executive lounge, meeting rooms and an innovative concept of a brand restaurant, will all be ready and open by October 2017. The hotel is affiliated through a franchise arrangement with Hilton Worldwide under the brand Hilton Curio Collection.
The hotel is within 5 minutes’ walk of San José Cathedral and the National Theater. The hotel building has been recognized as a site of architectural interest.
This is our guests' favorite part of San José, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
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- Joel
United States of America“Excellent hotel, an old classic (JFK stayed there!) that has been renovated and modernized beautifully. Very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room and a terrific restaurant. We stopped there for a drink and stayed the entire evening....” 
XiomaraUnited States of America“I love everything I this place! location is perfect.”
AmyUnited States of America“Super clean, safe, great location, fantastic staff, amazing restaurant!”
NehaUnited States of America“at the heart of San Jose. for a tourist this was a wonderful exposure to the city. good police presence around the hotel.”
Christina
Portugal“Amazing location, in a national historic building. Ve4y central to everything in San Jose and with great staff!”- AmyUnited States of America“The facilities are really beautiful. I am not sure how old/new this place is but the rooms appeared new and modern. Lighting was fantastic. Rainshower!! Beds were super comfortable. Staff were so welcoming; maybe it's Costa Rica because...”
SylvieUnited States of America“Location, location, location. Food was very good,Excellent fish & good guaro.”- SybillUnited States of America“Very stylish and modern hotel. Very well located. The staff was very professional and friendly. Great stay”
- TanjaUnited States of America“Amazing breakfast. Please make sure to try to french toast! Wonderful quality rooms, comfortable beds. Just what you would expect from a Hilton hotel. I had very low expectations of San Jose and so was pleasantly surprised by the two days that we...”
RichardUnited States of America“perfect location. the food was very very good. staff very nice.”
- How far are you from the airport and do you have a shuttle?The hotel is located in Downtown San Jose, about 25 Minutes away from the airport however this will vary depending on the traffic. We provide privat..Answered on December 19, 2020
- If we arrive Saturday would we be able to get testing and results done for COVID done prior to our early AM departure Sunday?Yes Sir. Results of Antigens (Rapid COVID test) will be ready 2 or 3 hours.Answered on June 4, 2021
- Hola, how close are you to Escazu ?Dear Guest, Escazú is approximately 20 minutes away. Best regards, Front Desk TeamAnswered on October 21, 2021
- Hello, do you have concierge service that could help us to get to guayabo with transfers and guide for one of the days?Dear Guest, Yes, we have concierge service. Best regards.Answered on January 13, 2022
- Is the sofa a sofa bed in the suite?Dear Guest, It is a sofa. Best regards,Answered on December 12, 2021
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Food: Local, International
Open for: Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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FAQs about Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton
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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton is 2,450 feet from the center of San José.
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Check-in at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton by:
- Taxi 40min
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The prices at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton include:
- Quad
- Double
- Suite
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Guests staying at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- Buffet
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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton has 1 restaurant:
- Cultura5
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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Evening entertainment
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Fitness
- Happy hour
- Live music/Performance
