Is parking available at the hotel?

Valet parking is available at the hotel for a fee of USD 28 per day.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately USD 20 to 25 for adults and children.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

The hotel allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet deposit of USD 200.00 per stay and a pet fee of USD 57 per pet, which varies based on length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional charges and should be requested at the front desk.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The hotel features a stair-free path to the entrance, wheelchair-accessible registration desk, concierge desk, meeting spaces, and on-site restaurant. Additionally, there are elevators and well-lit paths to the entrance.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in San José (Catedral), just steps from the National Theater and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. It is 0.2 miles from Morazan Park and 0.8 miles from National Park.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 18 years and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica

Average nightly price at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$198
February	$225
March	$212
April	$187
May	$156
June	$142
July	$139
August	$141
September	$129
October	$120
November	$177
December	$189

What guests think

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton earns praise for its central location by the National Theatre, its renovated historic character, and notably friendly, helpful staff, though experiences at check‑in and front desk vary.

Many guests note very clean rooms and well-kept spaces, with a handful citing mold or dirty bathroom areas. Rooms are comfortable, but frosted or transparent bathroom doors reduce privacy; some interior rooms feel dark or have no street view, and occasional noise or slow Wi‑Fi is mentioned. Breakfast and other dining are often enjoyed yet frequently described as expensive, and valet-only parking carries an extra fee and can be inconvenient. A solid base for exploring the city if you prefer an urban setting and attentive service over resort-style facilities.

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Facilities

Valet-only parking is used and carries an extra nightly fee; a gym is available. Some guests found access or parking logistics inconvenient.

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Victoria

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Hôtel rénové, propre et personnel adorable. Une salle de sport assez petite, mais ayant les machines essentielles. Pas de piscine ni de spa.

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Bria

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The area around the hotel is very busy. It reminds me of NYC. Once I realized how to get into the hotel drive way everything else was a breeze.

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Ana

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente desayuno, personal muy amable y el valet parking muy eficiente.

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Bashar

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property. Difficult parking

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Christina

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located in the city center. The only parking option is valet parking. The hotel is in perfect condition and has excellent service.

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Tomi

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Construction on Main Street blocked entrance to hotel.

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Josefina

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Be prepared to spend $31 every night for parking!

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Ginny

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very nice and is in a great location in San Jose. We walked to many attractions downtown. The staff is friendly and helpful. Valet parking is fantastic.

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Wilma Elena

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Solo me pareció mal que no tienen estacionamiento incluido (llevamos auto) y a fuerza tienes que pagar parking 28dolares. Mas impuestos. Que bueno que solo hicimos una noche.

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erick

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

El hotel Barrera bien junto con el servicio, al ser mi primera vez en Costa Rica la zona la sentí insegura sin poder salir a caminar, esto no es problema del hotel pero para que lo tengan en cuenta. El costo del valet para el sitio se me hizo costoso, otros hoteles por ejemplo en escazu te lo incluyen en el costo de la habitación.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms very clean and well maintained; a few report mold or dirty bathroom surfaces.

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Manuel

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, easily place for walk and take museums close to hotel

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Laurinisa

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Michael

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean. Quiet. Excellent location.

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William

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Everything's was good except the bathroom floors were moldy please clean or polish the floors for next time thanks.

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Alysson

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel no centro da cidade, bem localizado. Café da manhã fraco, com pratos ruins. Quarto estava sujo.

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Tashana

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room. Beautiful aesthetic.

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Tanika Kiara

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The sheets had mold and was not clean. I had to call for someone to change all of my sheets entirely! Then on top of that, the shower was not clean, and had brown spots. I decided I couldn’t stay there any longer and go to a different hotel due to the uncleanliness of the hotel. The hotel manager, Stephanie, stated that I will receive my refund through expedia, and now they’re refusing to communicate or give me my refund! AGAIN, Stephanie stated I will receive my refund, and they still haven’t given me my refund. Expedia isn’t being helpful at all with this situation as well. DO NOT BOOK HERE AT ALL!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND. INCONSIDERATE BUSINESS.

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Amy

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Ray

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and professional. The hotel was spotless.

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Humza

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and mattresses were amazing to sleep on.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and comfortable with good beds. Repeated comments mention frosted or transparent bathroom glass reducing privacy, some interior rooms that feel dark or lack views, occasional noise from other rooms or elevators, and sporadically slow Wi‑Fi.

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Cathy

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was small but clean. Very noisy with the elevator next to us. They did not have a hair dryer to use. It was overpriced for what we got.

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Jesus

May 13, 2023

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WiFi provided was incredibly slow, (no more than 4 Mbps on a good day). Everything was good aside from that, but upon checkout and waiting for our Uber, an attendant attempted to scare us into getting a Taxi rather than an Uber since they are technically illegal in Costa Rica. I explained that the issue is that I tried to schedule a taxi to the airport but no one would let me reserve, even though I was able to do so from the airport to the hotel earlier that week. We were running late, so I just scheduled an Uber. This attendant was very persistent and scared my partner until we arrived at the airport. I think the behaviour of the attendant was extremely unprofessional and soured the stay at the hotel.

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Neil

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect property in central San Jose. Easy to walk everywhere. No car needed. Exceptional breakfast buffet which was included in our stay (to our surprise). The reason for a 4 star instead of 5 is that I reserved a Junior King room which is an upgrade to a regular king as it has an additional separate seating area. This room was on the interior of the building and the windows looked out into a small courtyard with rooms all around. We could look directly into other roomsand at people checking in at the front desk on the 5th floor (we were on the 4th). There was very little light coming in and even so we could not keep blinds open unless we wanted to be exhibitionists. I have never experienced a room like this. I would have preferred a room looking out onto the street. It was midnight and I was too tired to change. Fortunately we stayed out of the room most of the day and evening. It would have been nice to know the location beforehand (there is no mention of this online) and that it did not have an exterior view. Stay away from this type of room and you will have a 5 star experience here.

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Theresa

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is so helpful, from the valet to reception. Breakfast has many options including delicious granola. Bed was very comfortable The only thing I’d like changed is to have a real door on the toilet instead of the frosted glass door. Would definitely stay here again when we visit San Jose

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Andrew

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A great hotel in a convenient location with excellent, large rooms. Good beds, fast WiFi and a tasty breakfast.

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Mary

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small and bathroom wasn’t private at all - you could see someone showering while sitting in bed (shower and toilet had glass walls). Hotel was okay overall but nothing special. Bellhop staff members were all incredibly kind! Overall we didn’t really feel safe here at all. Even when loading our car in front of the hotel armed guards moved closer to us seemingly to protect our family. Wouldn’t recommend families to stay in this area. Upon arrival we tried to cancel due to not feeling safe but the hotel wouldn’t let us.

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Lisa

Mar 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for stop before the airport from Manuel Antonio. Walls are PAPER THIN. Otherwise lovely stay

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Eric

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were magnificent, friendly staff helpful recommending food excursions and reliable safe taxi drivers. It will be my go to hotel each time I visit Costa Rica.

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Amy

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Melina

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was generally nice, clean, modern with a colonial feel. Little disappointed with the view, it over looked a tiled area facing all the other rooms so it generally felt quite dark in our room.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful across valet, concierge, and restaurant. Some guests reported unwelcoming front-desk interactions or poor follow-up on issues.

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Patricia

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Our stay was excellent except for the gentleman who checked us in on our arrival. He seemed to be annoyed that are flight was late and our arrival was delayed. Outside of this everything else was outstanding!

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Charles

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff, bellhops, waiters, bartenders, and concierge services were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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LEIGH

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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ling

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t think the staff member was courteous when I checked in around 8 PM on February 13, 2026. He seemed to speak to me in an unfriendly way and did not appear welcoming. However, I noticed that he smiled and was much more friendly when speaking with white guests. This made me feel uncomfortable. second day the lady was so friendly when I check out Best Lingyun Mao GMPSA, EFIAP

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Jed

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Jason at the front desk went above and beyond to make our stay truly wonderful. During a very difficult time—our son required emergency surgery at nearby Clínica Bíblica—Jason showed incredible kindness and support. He anticipated our needs, accommodated every request with genuine care, and consistently checked in to ask how our son was doing. I sincerely hope Gran Hotel recognizes what an exceptional team member they have in him. Beyond Jason, the porters and concierge staff were also excellent—friendly, attentive, and professional. The food at the hotel was very good, with the brunch standing out as a highlight. The location is ideal—within walking distance to several museums and just across the street from the National Theatre. All in all, a fantastic hotel in a prime location. You really can’t go wrong here. And if you have the chance, be sure to ask for Jason.

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Doreen

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous property, exceptional staff upon entry and check in.

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Joseph

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire staff is a treasure!

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Tanika Kiara

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The sheets had mold and was not clean. I had to call for someone to change all of my sheets entirely! Then on top of that, the shower was not clean, and had brown spots. I decided I couldn’t stay there any longer and go to a different hotel due to the uncleanliness of the hotel. The hotel manager, Stephanie, stated that I will receive my refund through expedia, and now they’re refusing to communicate or give me my refund! AGAIN, Stephanie stated I will receive my refund, and they still haven’t given me my refund. Expedia isn’t being helpful at all with this situation as well. DO NOT BOOK HERE AT ALL!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND. INCONSIDERATE BUSINESS.

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slade

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I forgot some cloths, spoke to the front desk from the airport. provided a fedex account to have them shipped. never got my items. cant get any help at this point.

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Eric

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were magnificent, friendly staff helpful recommending food excursions and reliable safe taxi drivers. It will be my go to hotel each time I visit Costa Rica.

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Location

Downtown location near the National Theatre, museums, and markets makes walking easy. Multiple reviews caution that the immediate area can feel unsafe, dirty, or uncomfortable after dark.

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Christine

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was great. Outside the hotel didn’t feel safe. The tour we took was good.

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ARON

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best place to stay if you want to explore the downtown. Walking distance to everything.

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Ivan

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Very friendly staff. I can’t say I was impressed by the area surrounding the hotel. Very sketchy at night but overall had a good experience

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Tammy

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Central location and close to museums, markets, and parks

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Aaron

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was great. The area around the hotel had a lot of homeless and was dirty.

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Ruben

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

La ubicación es inmejorable, justo en el centro de San José, en la misma manzana se encuentran el Teatro Nacional y el museo del oro. Aproximadamente a 300 metros la Catedral Metropolitana, el mercado de artesanías y el mercado de San José. El servicio de primer nivel y el restaurante es bastante recomendable para la cena.

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SHAZAD

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

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Mary

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small and bathroom wasn’t private at all - you could see someone showering while sitting in bed (shower and toilet had glass walls). Hotel was okay overall but nothing special. Bellhop staff members were all incredibly kind! Overall we didn’t really feel safe here at all. Even when loading our car in front of the hotel armed guards moved closer to us seemingly to protect our family. Wouldn’t recommend families to stay in this area. Upon arrival we tried to cancel due to not feeling safe but the hotel wouldn’t let us.

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Taylor

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location, location, location. If you are visiting San Jose, look no further than this property. Conveniently located right next to the National Theatre and within walking distance to major sites and great restaurants. Rooms were very comfortable.

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Riitta

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel itself was quite nice, but the area around it was gross, unsafe.

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Dining

Breakfast and meals often get positive feedback for quality and variety. Many also describe the on-site restaurant and breakfast as expensive, with occasional complaints about food, options, or service.

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Manuel

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Todo muy bueno exacto menos el team del restaurante, sientes que estás en un lugar abandonado y nadie te guía, tienen el sistema más raro para que te hagan unos d

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Renato

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location but old buildings Food was terrible

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Ana

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente desayuno, personal muy amable y el valet parking muy eficiente.

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Jeffrey

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was good and nice place. But food was very high priced for what we received at breakfast would recommend going outside the hotel for food and drink.

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Andrew

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A great hotel in a convenient location with excellent, large rooms. Good beds, fast WiFi and a tasty breakfast.

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Nancy

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Personal amable y rápido. Comida de room service deliciosa y rápida

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laura

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Barbara

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

O hotel é muito confortável e os quartos são modernos e limpos. O prédio é histórico e muito bem conservado. Fica ao lado do teatro nacional, que também vale a visita. O hotel fica no centro de San Jose, mas a região não é muito bonita para caminhar ao redor. O café da manhã é pago à parte e realmente muito caro (USD38,00 por dia). Assim como as opções do restaurante. A maioria dos dias optei por pedir comida por uber eats ou Rappi. Também há outras opções bem perto do hotel. Recomendo restaurante Spoon que serve desde café da manhã até jantar.

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Christophe

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Attractive façade, shared with a Quizno's. No restaurants around except fast food franchises and one unappealing sports bar. Only one - expensive - restaurant in that hotel. Fifty US$ breakfast, not included. For some reason, only local TV channels were available. Cheap mattress. Giant pillows that felt like bags of concrete. Not even a bathrobe. Amazingly, the "view" from our small room was towards an interior poorly lit "courtyard," similar to what you would expect in a penitentiary, where prisoners are allowed for their daily walk. A depressing sight. We requested to switch but they explained that all rooms are like this! So much for the Hilton experience... We left after the first night and were lucky to switch to the Barceló hotel, which offers free airport transportation. This is not an attractive neighborhood.

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Charles

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pues, el hotel en si esta bien , solo hay unos puntos a destacar por ejemplo el desayuno 38 dolares por persona muyyyy caro , el parqueo 28 dolares y no puedes sacar el carro despues de las 10 pm , pedimos recomendaciones de paraueo y fueronnmuy pesados no nos an querido decir pues para que pagemos los 28 que cobran , lo bueno de este hotel es el lugar donde esta si quieres explorar san Jose centro es muy bien ubicado aunque creo es mejor quedarce en otro lugar y luego ir al centro en uber igual aparte del centro no puedes ir a ningun otro lugar si no es unber por ques muy peligroso yo tome el uber hasta para ir 2 cuadras, las instalaciones estan bien el restaurante es lindo , pudimos guardar el equipaje despues de entregar la aviación , la recepcion esta mal diseñada y necesitan explicarlo en los detalles de la reserva , No me senti con una calida vienvenida al llegar , digamos que para lo que costava no me senti esoecialmente tratado , me senti como un indijente pidiendo migajas ! Cuando escribes no te responden ! 💸 el desayuno 💸 los precios mas caros que en cualquier hotel de miami ! Me volveria a quedar aqui mmmm quiza solo si quiero estar en el puro centro !!! Sino quédate en escalante o sabana en una torre donde puedes ver los hermosos amaneceres es mas autentico en mi opinión ! Necesitan hacer sentir los huéspedes que son especiales así como los huéspedes escogen este hotel pensando que es lo mejor !

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3 $184	4 $124	5 $124	6 $124	7 $131
8 $116	9 $106	10 $108	11 $113	12 $112	13 $111	14 $96
15 $93	16 $101	17 $127	18 $128	19 $252	20 $127	21 $182
22 $102	23 $103	24 $107	25 $103	26 $114	27 $109	28 $110
29	30 $102

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $116	2 $118	3 $115	4 $117	5 $108
6 $161	7 $117	8 $110	9 $111	10 $122	11 $158	12 $121
13 $98	14 $104	15 $110	16 $109	17 $121	18 $113	19 $127
20 $116	21 $124	22 $119	23 $120	24 $122	25 $115	26 $253
27 $210	28 $171	29 $119	30 $126	31 $123

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

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