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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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International cuisine
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
International cuisine
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
$118
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 890 sq ft
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4-star hotel in Carmen
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking.
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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 850 square feet (79 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a library, and a vending machine. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is a smoke-free property.

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).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • 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

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. 486 out of 653 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 653 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 653 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 653 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 653 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

10/10 Excellent

Itai

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was okay overall .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvanna

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

Location, location, location !

The Gran Hotel was my 1st and last stop during my Costa Rica trip. On my very 1st night, I arrived around 8pm completely jet lagged and did not really have the chance to enjoy the place as I left the following day in the morning. This said, the lady T the reception was kind enough to include breakfast for me as the room was booked with my husband’s reward program and there were some issues with the settlement of the remaining balance - and that was much appreciated. For my stay at the end of my trip, things were different: for starters, I left my passport in my room in another hotel, and the reception was kind enough to hold it in escrow and gave it back to me when I checked in. The location is spot on, as the hotels is really walking distance from most of the highlights in San Jose. The valet service was also excellent. And FYI, all prices do not include all local taxes, and it is not always specified.
Reception in 5th floor
Entranceway/ Lobby
Room number
Hallway
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

EDWARD, LAUDERHILL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At first when I inquired about a shuttle to the airport, they stated yes, but did not explain that it was not a service run by the hotel but an Uber type driver and the charge was $45. The stay was good but they should be more upfront about the shuttle service that they use. Thankfully we had a friend that knew that roads and provided us transport to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Hôtel rénové, propre et personnel adorable

Hôtel rénové, propre et personnel adorable. Une salle de sport assez petite, mais ayant les machines essentielles. Pas de piscine ni de spa.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro, Hialeah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

slade

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

No help after the fact

I forgot some cloths, spoke to the front desk from the airport. provided a fedex account to have them shipped. never got my items. cant get any help at this point.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were super comfortable. Staff were friendly and the breakfast was a wide assortment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff, neat location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, North Easton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice hotel. Large room, spotless and pretty good room service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jason at the front desk went above and beyond to make our stay truly wonderful. During a very difficult time—our son required emergency surgery at nearby Clínica Bíblica—Jason showed incredible kindness and support. He anticipated our needs, accommodated every request with genuine care, and consistently checked in to ask how our son was doing. I sincerely hope Gran Hotel recognizes what an exceptional team member they have in him. Beyond Jason, the porters and concierge staff were also excellent—friendly, attentive, and professional. The food at the hotel was very good, with the brunch standing out as a highlight. The location is ideal—within walking distance to several museums and just across the street from the National Theatre. All in all, a fantastic hotel in a prime location. You really can’t go wrong here. And if you have the chance, be sure to ask for Jason.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

liliana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the hospitality and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Woodbridge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to museums. Being in middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was small and bathroom wasn’t private at all - you could see someone showering while sitting in bed (shower and toilet had glass walls). Hotel was okay overall but nothing special. Bellhop staff members were all incredibly kind! Overall we didn’t really feel safe here at all. Even when loading our car in front of the hotel armed guards moved closer to us seemingly to protect our family. Wouldn’t recommend families to stay in this area. Upon arrival we tried to cancel due to not feeling safe but the hotel wouldn’t let us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t say better things about this property. Clean rooms comfortable beds and the breakfast was very good. The staff were very helpful and attentive. Special thanks to Joanna who made our stay exceptionally enjoyable. Would definitely recommend as great option in San Jose
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, helpful, polite, and happy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast options were amazing. We also loved the location which was very central for exploring the beautiful city of San Jose.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Riitta, Camarillo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself was quite nice, but the area around it was gross, unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, location, location. If you are visiting San Jose, look no further than this property. Conveniently located right next to the National Theatre and within walking distance to major sites and great restaurants. Rooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025