Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton - San Jose (San Jose)

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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton - San Jose (San Jose)
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Overview

Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, the 4-star Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton San Jose is steps away from Plaza de La Cultura. The quality hotel also features a cash machine and a currency exchange along with a prime setting in the business district of San Jose.

Location

The property is in the very heart of San Jose, merely a 5-minute walk from Park of Social Guarantees. The Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton San Jose is merely a 5-minute walk from Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and a short distance from Jade Museum. Guests will easily find shops and a market located just a few steps from this quality accommodation. There is Gonzalez Viquez about 15 minutes' walk away, while Terminal Sabana Estadio bus station at a distance of 450 metres from Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton.

For those travelling from afar, Tobias Bolanos International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

You can stay in one of the 79 well-equipped rooms featuring free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee/tea making facilities. The view of the city and the elegant furniture are provided there. Offering amenities such as a hairdryer and dressing gowns, the bathrooms also feature a walk-in shower.

Eat & Drink

Residents can have breakfast in the restaurant. Complimentary beverages with free snacks are served at the piano bar. It also welcomes guests with a piano and a TV. Sample American specialities at Denny's Irazu located a short distance from this San Jose hotel.

Leisure & Business

Entertainment at the heritage Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton includes live performances and a casino. There is a fitness area at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton. Business travellers will have access to a business centre provided on site.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a buffet breakfast for a fee. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2007
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:77
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Rooms and availability

King Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
King Room Mobility or hearing accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Corner King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • With view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Essential information about Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton

💵 Lowest room price 4964 INR
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.2
✈️ Distance to airport 9.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Tobias Bolanos International, SYQ

Location

Address
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2Nd Avenue Between Streets 1 & 3, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 527-1000
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2Nd Avenue Between Streets 1 & 3, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 527-1000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Theatre
National Theatre of Costa Rica
90 m
Museum
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
30 m
Museum
Jade Museum
470 m
Market
San Jose Central Market
560 m
Square
Plaza de La Cultura
80 m
Calle Central Alfredo Volio
Central Park
290 m
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose
290 m
Church
Church of Our Lady of La Soledad
530 m
Event hall
Templo de la Musica
340 m
Square
Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez
40 m
Square
Plaza de las Artes
330 m
Gallery
Galeria Namu
410 m
Avenida Segunda
Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
560 m
Iglesia de Ladrillo
380 m
Avenida Central
Pedestrian Mall
380 m
Cruz de Alajuelita
380 m
Restaurant
Tenedor Argentino
100 m
Restaurant
Cultura5
10 m
Restaurant
Restaurante El Patio del Balmoral
290 m
Restaurant
Alma de Cafe
90 m
Restaurant
Cafe La Mancha
170 m
Restaurant
Spoon
160 m
Restaurant
Delfines con Amor
140 m
Restaurant
Manos En La Masa
240 m
Restaurant
San Jose Bistro
200 m
Restaurant
Tin Jo
670 m

Reviews of Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton

8.4 /10
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635 reviews
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  • H
    Hannah
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 23 Jan
    Perfect
    9.0

    I enjoyed being there, the place is nicely appointed and beautifuly designed.

    The hotel had an excellent location near Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Walking distance to a museum and a central market that I wanted to see. The double room was newly renovated, it had a safe, full-length windows and an iron.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Jan
    Perfect
    10

    Very nice and courteous staff, nice hotel, great location directly in the center at the old Thaeter.

  • Wrote a review on 06 Jan
    Perfect
    9.8

    A very nice building

    The fact that you can't open the windows

  • Wrote a review on 31 Dec
    Nice
    6.0

    The location is exceptionnal, in the very heart of the city. Old style hotel very charming Valet Parking overall easy. Very nice bar and restaurant but expensive.

    Most of the staff are not helpful at all, except a couple of young Ladies at the reception desk who are nice and always ready to fine a solution to any problems. Staff in the restaurant for breakfast are almost rude and not easy going at all. We stayed for 10 nights and had booked a superior room. But it was very small, old furnished and most of the utilities in the bathroom did not work properly. We asked to move to another room but the response was firm and was no way. Not commercial at all for a stay of 10 nights when you think most clients do not stay more than a couple of nights if not only one. Christian COFFINET Paris, Francia

  • J
    Joseph
    United States
    left 13 reviews
    Wrote a review on 24 Dec
    Needs improvement
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service5.0
    Dining5.0
    5.0
    central location
    comfortable bed
    outdated decor

    great location, but lacks modern amenities

    The location is unbeatable! It's right in the heart of the city. The bed in my room was surprisingly comfortable, great for a good night's sleep.

    The hotel felt outdated, reminding me of East Berlin in the 70s.

    King Room
  • Wrote a review on 15 Dec
    Perfect
    9.2

    Very nice renovated hotel. Extremely friendly staff. Very quiet room with comfortable bed. Situated directly in the centre and only 25 minutes to the airport.

  • Wrote a review on 11 Dec
    Nice
    6.6

    Can't beat the location, dead-center of San Jose. Good restaurant with live music.

    No air-conditioning, a fan that couldn't go at a speed that would actually move any air, and windows opening to a secluded roof-space which housed 8 air-conditioning exhausts. The temperature inside the room was easily 5 degrees centigrade higher than in the hallways or outside. We had a very uncomfortable night.

  • R
    Ryan
    United States
    left 17 reviews
    Wrote a review on 04 Dec
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    comfortable room
    great staff
    panoramic view

    The king room was comfortable and nicely designed. It's centrally located. The staff provided amazing service, especially at the bar on the 5th floor with fine views and excellent sea bass on the menu.

    the lobby at ground level felt a bit disappointing as a first impression.

    King Room
  • Wrote a review on 27 Nov
    Perfect
    9.6

    It is particularly central. Yet quiet. The breakfast room and in the evening the bar offers a special view of the capital of Costa Rica. Worth seeing.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Nov
    Needs improvement
    5.0

    The restaurant was very very good the hotel is located in the city

    - The personal at the reception was total unfriedly and not very helpful and arrogant - the room was very dirty - the mini bar was empty, thanks alot for that! - the battery of the save was empty - the room was very very loud, located next to the room of the cleaing personal and the sound of the air fans behind the windows - really terrible! - no air condition in the room (and belive me this is really needed in Costa Rica) - it was the worstest hotel during my whole stay in Costa Rica - for europe/US conditions the hotel and room, maximum 2 Stars, but never never never 4 Stars!

  • F
    Florence
    United States
    left 6 reviews
    Wrote a review on 09 Nov
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining5.0
    7.0
    all
    dining

    Everything great, but dining overpriced.

    King Room
  • D
    Dan
    United States
    Wrote a review on 24 Sept
    Great
    8.0

    A flat-screen TV with cable channels, climate control and tea/coffee making equipment in the room and the comfy bed.

  • W
    William
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 15 Sept
    Perfect
    9.0

    The hotel served excellent quality and rich breakfast, enjoyed it...

  • P
    Pete
    United States
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 23 Aug
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    cultural hotspot
    spacious room
    convenient location
    bathroom privacy

    Exploring the vibrant center of San Jose was fantastic, with easy access to cultural hotspots like the National Theater and the Jade Museum. Kids loved the spacious room and the hotel's central location made our family adventures so convenient.

    My kids wished for a little more privacy in the bathroom.

    King Room
  • R
    Ryan
    United States
    Wrote a review on 22 Aug
    Needs improvement
    5.8

    The hotel was spacious, with really kind staff and stunning location close by restaurants. Our double room was silent with 2 50 "TVs and King bed, as for instance as advertised. The breakfast was delicious, the check in was speedy. Besides, we parked the car nearby. The venue was centrally located right by Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.

    Some people working there were inattentive.

FAQ about Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton

What popular attractions are closest to Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel?
Guests of Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel can visit Pre-Columbian Gold Museum (about 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Park of Social Guarantees placed 10 minutes' walk away.
What is the nearest airport to the hotel?
Tobias Bolanos International airport lies within 10 km of the hotel and is reachable with a 15-minute drive.
Does this quality hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, guests of this quality hotel can take advantage of private car parking nearby.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton?
Best places to eat near the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton include restaurant Denny's Irazu, offering dishes of American cuisine as well as pizzeria Family Pizza specializing in Italian cuisine, the establishments are located within 7 and 5 minutes' walk respectively.
Does the quality Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the quality Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel?
Guests of the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
How much does a room at this quality hotel cost?
The price for a room in this quality hotel starts at $53.
What payment methods are available in the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton?
At the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.
What are the room types offered by the quality Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel?
The quality Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel provides such room types as King Room Mobility or hearing accessible, Corner King Room, and Superior King Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel?
Specific suites at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton hotel boast views of the city and feature free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safe box for security reasons.
Does the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton there are rooms with accessible facilities and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Which facilities does the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton provide?
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton is equipped with a cash machine and currency exchange as well as a safe deposit box and 24-hour security for safety purposes.

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