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2Nd Avenue Between Streets 1 & 3, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 527-1000

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton - A 1930s Historical Monument with Executive Lounge and Downtown Cultural Views

Located in front of Plaza de la Cultura and adjacent to the National Theater, this 4-star San Jose (San Jose) hotel occupies a 1930s building officially declared as a historical-architectural monument. The Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton features contemporary urban interiors throughout its rooms, which include flat-screen TVs, safes, and tea/coffee makers. Executive rooms and suites provide access to the Executive Lounge and city views. A 5th-floor piano bar, restaurant, and complimentary WiFi serve guests throughout the property. Business travelers can utilize the 24-hour business center and two event venues accommodating up to 60 people. The hotel houses a 24-hour fitness center and offers valet parking for $28. Within walking distance are the Gold Museum (0.5 miles), Church of Our Lady of La Soledad (0.5 miles), and the National Museum of Costa Rica (0.5 miles).

Pros

Government-recognized historical monument status sets it apart from other downtown properties

Executive Lounge access for higher category rooms

Piano bar offers elevated city views

Located directly on the Avenida Central pedestrian boulevard

Cons

6 miles distance from Tobias Bolanos International Airport

No self-parking available on site

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King Room
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Superior King Room
2 persons
35 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
King Room Internal View
2 persons
26 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
King Room Mobility or Hearing Accessible Roll Shower
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Getting around

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City Centre
San Jose (San Jose)300 m
Airports
Tobias Bolanos International (SYQ) 9.8 km
Juan Santamaria International (SJO) 18.7 km

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Location

2Nd Avenue Between Streets 1 & 3, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 527-1000
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2Nd Avenue Between Streets 1 & 3, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica, 527-1000
Nearby
Museum
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
30 m
Museum
Jade Museum
470 m
Theatre
National Theatre of Costa Rica
90 m
Market
San Jose Central Market
560 m
Square
Plaza de La Cultura
80 m
Calle Central Alfredo Volio
Central Park
290 m
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose
290 m
Church
Church of Our Lady of La Soledad
530 m
Event hall
Templo de la Musica
340 m
Square
Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez
40 m
Square
Plaza de las Artes
330 m
Gallery
Galeria Namu
410 m
Avenida Segunda
Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
560 m
Cruz de Alajuelita
380 m
Avenida Central
Pedestrian Mall
380 m
Iglesia de Ladrillo
380 m
Church
Metropolitan Church
220 m
Avenue 9 & Calle 4
Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura
510 m
Avenida 11 Calle 25
Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia
590 m
Restaurants
Tenedor Argentino
100 m
Costado sur del Teatro Nacional
Cultura5
10 m
2nd Avenue Between Streets 1 Y 3 Piso 5 del Gran Hotel Costa Rica
Restaurante El Patio del Balmoral
290 m
Central Avenue
Alma de Cafe
90 m
2nd Ave and 5th Street Districto Catedral
Cafe La Mancha
170 m
Steinvorth buildling
Spoon
160 m
Del Palacio de la Ceramica 100 oeste 25 sur.
Delfines con Amor
140 m
Av 24 & calle 15
Manos En La Masa
240 m
Calle 25
San Jose Bistro
200 m
150m Norte de Plaza Cultura Frente Salsa 54 Multicentro San Jose Local 8
Tin Jo
670 m
Calle 11 btwn Avs 6 & 8
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