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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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International cuisine
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

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

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San José

With a stay at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton in San José (Catedral), you'll be steps from National Theater of Costa Rica and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Morazan Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from National Park.

What's nearby

  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 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
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 10 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tenedor Argentino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 79 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at Cultura 5, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San José? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Cultura 5 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 57 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

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
  • 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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 802 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Are

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was perfect, room staff and food! It was my second time, not the last.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t spend much time at the hotel, but from our limited experience we think it is a very nice hotel. Our flight was delayed by 8 hours, so we didn’t arrive at the hotel until after 1am in the morning, and our Tour company picked us up at 6am. Even at 1am, we were greeted in the lobby and taken to the check-in desk, where we quickly and efficiently checked in. Afterwards, they walked us to our rooms. The rooms were clean and very nice, and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. The staff was especially friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic experience! It’s very clean, great variety of restaurants, perfect location. Staff was exceptional and treated me like a VIP! I enjoyed that so much that I’ll planning my next trip soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Salwa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, excellent staff, well maintained property. Only drawback is bathrooms have see-through glass which could be a problem when sharing the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed,clean room excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room,walked everywhere,excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

claude

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly. Replaced non working TV immediately
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was small with liiitle window. Food in bar was very good. Staff very nice and good location but not much to do for us in SJO
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Yingfei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room is very clean, good location. Employee very nice . The snacks on the top of refrigerator in the room are kind of confusing. They are next to the coffee bags, which we assume is free, there’s no sign of change for the snack bags. We thought they are free, ended up to pay $8 for a very small bag of peanuts. The guy went to the room checking if we used any items from the refrigerator didn’t speak English and didn’t told us that those small snack bags would be charged . It was embarrassing to tell front desk that we didn’t take any thing from the fridge and we should not be charged.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, large room. One of the best breakfasts at a hotel. Great people. Located right in downtown shopping. Worth the few extra dollars.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ognian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hote
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and the staff were very courteous and helpful. Jose Picado (bellhop) and Mauricio (at the bar and restaurant) went above and beyond and are credit to your staff. On the morning of our departure, Mr. Picado walked us two blocks away to help us with our Uber ride which could not access the hotel due to a marathon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious, loved the light in the room. Friendly staff, helped us with transport to airport and advised we should leave early because of the city marathon. Breakfast was delicious and very nicely set. Definitely recommend this hotel for stays at downtown San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Clean. Quiet. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025