See all properties

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

International cuisine
Lobby
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner
Exterior
International cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

View in a map
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

View all photos for Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 83 sq m
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

You may also like

Ad
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

San Rafael
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,002 reviews
The price is CA $152
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

About the area

San José

Carmen stay.With a stay at this Carmen hotel, you'll be steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and National Theater. Morazan Park and National Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercado Central - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4-star hotel near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Similar properties

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan
Hotel Presidente
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
The price is CA $199
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Hotel Presidente

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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: USD 57 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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
  • Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 57 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is 3-101-667895. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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. 522 out of 710 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 710 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 710 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 710 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 710 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

8/10 Good

JOSE E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paolo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica was once the most finest hotel in San Jose. While the hotel maintained its status over the years, it was obvious that it was in desperate need of a facelift. This finally occured back in 2018, and the hotel looks posh but has lost its old charm. The design is very modern and clean, but lacks any real sense of style. The area around the hotel is a pedestrian mall and is a bit sketchy at night. The hotel’s restaurant is good but expensive (ie. breakfast for two was almost $80). If you need a hotel downtown for business purposes, you can’t go wrong with Gran Hotel Costa Rica. Just don’t expect anything grand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is nice, San Jose had a few very nice museums but didn't have a ton to do that was truly unique… very westernized sadly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinario
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zakaria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had a unique look and was in the middle of everything. It gave you a realistic view of the daily city life in Costa Rica. Food was in walking distance with lots of options. The bed in the hotel was hard and uncomfortable but the area makes up for that since we were excited about exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was very nice. Comfortable rooms. Staff friendly. Really no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

yunshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent boutique hotel! I would return here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

TIM, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Had everything we needed. Staff was great. Beds were super comfy. AC worked great! Head to the Tenedor Argentino just a block away for a killer dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Travelled 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