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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Experience vibrant city life while staying fit and entertained. Enjoy delicious meals and relaxing moments just steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum.

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International cuisine
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Exterior
Lobby
International cuisine
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city. Enjoy international cuisine at Cultura 5, stay connected with WiFi, and get active at the 24-hour gym. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 638
AED 721 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 26 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 50 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 26 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 83 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk
  • National Park - 9 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 10 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Frondosita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Fogoncito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Upscale hotel near National Theater
Located close to Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Morazan Park, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton provides a grocery/convenience store, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Cultura 5, features international cuisine. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellhop, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services, wedding services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 79 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–10 AM: USD 20-25 for adults and USD 20-25 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Cultura 5

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (850 square feet)
  • 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
  • Elevator door width (inches): 50
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 55
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Valet parking is available for USD 28 per day.

What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and National Theater. Morazan Park and National Park are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 10 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 13 minutes.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 569 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

peter

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Krishna, SUGAR LAND

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to visit museums
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Traveled with partner
Presidential suite was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Miodrag

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They gave me a room without a view even though I paid for a room with a view. When I complained they said that since I booked through Expedia they didn't have it in "their system" that the room was supposed to have a view. Their "system" didn't have a problem charging me the price of a room with the view. When I asked to be refunded the price difference all I got was more inanities about "the system".
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very convenient for tours and location was perfect; Hotel amenities were very nice. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaleh

Traveled with partner
Great area,one of the best hotel I had .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ophir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a part of San Jose where homeless people on the streets were noticed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and newly renovated hotel from a historical building conveniently located near all centers of actions. The national theater is right across the street, the central market is just a few minutes walk. All things operated to western standards. Won’t recommend the onsite restaurant though, it was our only fine dinning experience in the city so no comparison to other similar options. The view is amazing but we enjoyed the food from central market way better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a delicious breakfast. We only stayed a couple of nights but it’s the perfect place from which to walk around San Jose. Comfy room, really clean and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bashar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Difficult parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and conveniently located hotel- at the centre of San Jose which is a plus. Separate toilet and shower. Lots of storage space, clean, and the bed is comfortable. Breakfast was included and the service was good. The caveat: my room was located next to the Christmas decorations which flashed on and off and despite closing the curtains, it was a nuisance throughout the night. The flashing lights were tacky too- not something you’d expect in a Hilton hotel. I’d suggest not having blinking LED lights to prevent distraction to those whose rooms are close to the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

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

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