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Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio by Hilton

San Jose

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The Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio by Hilton offers a sophisticated stay in San Jose's Historic District, blending old-world charm with contemporary comfort. Guests enjoy a prime location near cultural sites, shops, and the Central Market, with a pedestrian-only street directly beside the hotel. Top-floor dining at Cultura5 Restaurant provides panoramic city views, complementing a complimentary breakfast buffet. With modern room amenities and facilities for both leisure and business, it's an ideal base for exploring the capital.


San Jose at your doorstep

Begin with San Jose at your doorstep and end with the capital spread out below you. Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio by Hilton sits in the Historic District, with a pedestrian-only street beside the hotel leading among shops and restaurants toward the Central Market. The property's old-world charm belongs naturally to a visit built around architecture, culture and the life of the city.

A closer look at the Historic District

A guided city tour can take in the National Theater and Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, giving context to the historic streets around you. Or follow your curiosity through the pedestrian area, stopping to browse, eat or look for handmade Costa Rican items at the Central Market. This is a hotel for travelers who want the capital to be part of the vacation, with business facilities when the visit also has a working purpose.

Upstairs for another perspective

Top-floor Cultura5 Restaurant and its comfortable lounge overlook San Jose, giving a meal or drink a different perspective from the streets below. The breakfast buffet is included with your stay. Later meals draw on western and Latin selections, with the city outlook providing a reason to linger rather than immediately move on to another stop.

Contemporary comfort in historic surroundings

Spacious, open-plan accommodation brings contemporary urban interiors to the hotel's historic character. Compare the layout that suits you when choosing a room. All rooms have air conditioning, a mini-fridge, HDTV and free WiFi, adding familiar comforts around a stay focused on the capital. An art gallery keeps culture within the hotel, and a modern fitness room offers time for a workout between city outings.

Valet parking and two technology-equipped conference rooms, accommodating business groups of up to 140, make the Gran practical for a visit that blends leisure and meetings. The appeal is the balance: a setting in the Historic District, contemporary room comforts, and time upstairs looking back over the city you have spent the day exploring.

Reasons to stay at the Gran

  • Historic District at your doorstep: The hotel's location in central San Jose's Historic District suits travelers who want architecture, culture, shops and restaurants to shape their days.
  • A pedestrian route into the city: A pedestrian-only street alongside the Gran leads among shops and restaurants toward the Central Market. A guided tour can connect the National Theater and Pre-Columbian Gold Museum with the wider city.
  • A meal with a capital-city outlook: Top-floor Cultura5 Restaurant and its lounge overlook San Jose, giving dinner or a drink a different perspective from your day on the streets.
  • Breakfast is part of the stay: The breakfast buffet is included with your stay, giving you a straightforward morning before exploring. Other meals feature western and Latin selections later in the day.
  • Old-world character, contemporary interiors: This Curio Collection by Hilton hotel balances old-world character with spacious, open-plan accommodation. Every room has air conditioning, a mini-fridge, HDTV and free WiFi. Compare the layout that fits your stay.
  • Culture and practical support within the hotel: An art gallery and fitness room add reasons to spend time on the property. Valet parking and two technology-equipped conference rooms for groups up to 140 support visits that mix leisure and business.

Stay details

Number of rooms
79
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Town Center
  • Sustainable

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Fitness Room
  • Game Room
  • Conference Room
  • Computer Station
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Free
  • Laundry Service
  • Cable TV

Room Amenities

Standard Room

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box

Superior Room

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box

Corner Suite

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Desk
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sitting Area

Hotel location

San Jose

Explore the hotel location on the map

Latitude: 9.993365; longitude: -84.077583

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
96%23 guest ratings
Cleanliness
96%
Expectations
93%
Staff
97%
Comfort
94%
Value
93%

Showing reviews 1–9 of 9.

Karen

Room was quiet with a nice view overlooking a major plaza. Bed was very comfortable and the quality and variety of the breakfast was excellent.

Susie B.

This hotel was luxurious to say the least. The staff was very helpful, the accommodations wonderful. The Breakfasts (with a value of $35) was over the top AMAZING!!! The only negative is the surrounding. The pigeons were disgusting. I never realized how much I hate them. Too many beggars everywhere. The buildings were all old and rusty. Of course, it was very nice to be so close to the museums.

Barbara S.

Upgraded our room without asking. Great coffee.

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Sandra B.

We were surprised that the staff recommends you don't walk the streets after 8pm. Very nice breakfast buffet.

Tracy D.

Was a little disappointed that the photos of the hotel do not match the reality. The photos show old colonial style decor and palm court scenery but the reality is a very modern hotel . Shame as it has lost a lot of its character and history

Katherine B.

Beautiful hotel, amazing breakfast, great service! Also perfect location for sight seeing.

Gustavo S.

This hotel caught us by surprise, you need to update your description or photos....this hotel was SO nice and modern, we loved it so much. The breakfast was amazing and loved staying there...thank you for choosing this location.

Bob F.

Very nice hotel, though downtown did not compare to the tourist locations of course. The buffet at breakfast was one of the best I have ever had.

Guest review

This hotel was historic and had it's charm. We were in a room that on the interior of the hotel so with no air conditioning and also no ventilation it was rather muggy. The second night we asked to move to an outside room which was much better and it had a great view over looking the plaza so we could see and hear the night life. I really liked this part of San Jose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio by Hilton located?

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio by Hilton is situated in San Jose's Historic District, offering direct access to a pedestrian-only street leading to shops, restaurants, and the Central Market.


What dining options are available at Gran Hotel Costa Rica?

Cultura5 Restaurant, located on the top floor, offers western and Latin selections with panoramic San Jose views. A complimentary breakfast buffet is included with your stay.


What amenities do rooms at Gran Hotel Costa Rica offer?

All rooms feature contemporary urban interiors, air conditioning, a mini-fridge, HDTV, and free WiFi, balancing historic character with modern comfort.


Does Gran Hotel Costa Rica offer facilities for business travelers?

Yes, the hotel provides two technology-equipped conference rooms accommodating up to 140 guests, along with valet parking, making it suitable for blended leisure and business visits.


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