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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
  • Central Park - 3 min walk
  • Morazan Park - 3 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 meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, a TV in the lobby, 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

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. 397 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 527 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 527 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Camille

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerimiah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Easily accessible to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, nice area to walk around, places to visit a walking distance. Easy to get taxis, nice staff I truly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willam, Ormond Beacg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The view from our room of the adjacent park/plaza was great. The room was adequate. The waiters in the restaurant were phenomenal (Moises, Diego, Pablo, Marcela, Connor, and others. They made our meals outstanding. On the down side there is a minor complaint: the coffee pods were so dried out that they wouldn’t work in the in-room coffee makers. The maid Isera was very attentive. All went well. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay!
Very Clean! Big Rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Nice restaurant for dinner. Loved the area around it. In the middle of many shops. Literally in front of the Opera Theater. Cons- after dusk the homeless/beggars are around and bother you as you are teyimg to sight see. But this is not a con to the hotel but of the area. So wake up early sight see and go back to room in the evening at least by 8pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger James

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

albert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is centrally located and we could walk, eat and sight see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

ron

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024