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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 10 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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 corner/local shop, 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 ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services, wedding services and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 79 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 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

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (127 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (140 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • 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
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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
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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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

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 does it cost to stay at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

As of 25 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton on 17 Apr 2025 start from NZ$260.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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 away 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.

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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 590 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 590 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 590 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 590 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 590 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

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Excellent staff, helpful, polite, and happy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Perfect location and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

jaleh

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

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Nice place to visit museums
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ophir

beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Riitta

Hotel itself was quite nice, but the area around it was gross, unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Presidential suite was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Very nice. For the money it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

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

Agatha

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

Gary

Room was nice, comfortable bed, excellent staff, good breakfast…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

The food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Ryan

Great location with lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wen

The property is located in a part of San Jose where homeless people on the streets were noticed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bashar

Excellent property. Difficult parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ousmane

Great hotel and nice and friendly personnel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

This hotel is centrally located and we could walk, eat and sight see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Nice and clean. Very quiet. Nice and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Centrally located. Not much to do in the city
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024