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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000
  • Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pre-Colombian Gold Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • National Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 320 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

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

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 320 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).

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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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. 436 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 579 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

2/10 Terrible

LEIGH

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Very quiet. Nice and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurinisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in San Jose City Center
This historic hotel has been renovated, keeping the original floor tiles in the restaurant, mezzanine, and entry lobby. The guest bedrooms and bathrooms are large, making the lodging very comfortable. The staff is cheerful, helpful and efficient. Rooms are vacuumed, linens changed, and bathroom floors mopped—every day of your stay. Exceptionally clean. The food is excellent, particularly the dinner menus, highlighting fish, shellfish from Atlantic, pacific and gulf, as well as regional specialties. If you are visiting for business-the key banks and government agencies are in this area. If you are a tourist interested in the museums, theaters and churches, this is an excellent location to lodge.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Camille

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was nice, comfortable bed, excellent staff, good breakfast…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi, Seattle

Traveled with partner
The food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Josefina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Be prepared to spend $31 every night for parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Puzzeled when desk clerk said we would be required to open a charge account before using a credit caed to pay for dinner. He seemed to have an issue with the restaurant staff. We were finally able to pay with cc at the restaurant. Puzzling and annoying after being Hilton Honors member for decades.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tengda

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, group of 14 people and our dinner was rushed. Food cold in the inside. No washclothes in our rooms upon arrival. Otherwise, i would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon, Forest Hills

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, couldn’t be any better.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renato, Coral Gables

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but old buildings Food was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

ena, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is superb. The rooms are incredible, (the food could be better) however the REAL problem is that area is a non starter. What’s the point of being in a good hotel if you are uncomfortable with the immediate vicinity in every direction. There were multiple cockroaches as soon as I stepped out onto the street every day. If you have to stay in the heart of San Jose then fine but if not, avoid hotel altogether. Don’t say you weren’t warned
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eliahou, Hallandale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, room, staff, breakfast, gym. The only downside is the location, which is in the old downtown. Not much to do there, no high-end tourist places, no good restaurants walking distance. Would rather stay in Escazu which is where the action is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024