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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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International cuisine
Exterior
Lobby
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
International cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 890 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

San José

Carmen stay.With a stay at this Carmen hotel, you'll be steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and National Theater. Morazan Park and National Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 10 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4-star hotel near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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: USD 57 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is 3-101-667895. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

How close is Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton to the airport?

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is 7.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton on Oct 5, 2025 start from $118.15, excluding 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.

Does Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton.

Does Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 20 and 25 for adults, USD 20 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (3-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 28 per day.

Does Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton have a pool?

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton does not have a pool.

Does Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton have a restaurant?

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is home to Cultura 5, which features international cuisine.

Does Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton to downtown San José?

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is 0.2 mi away from San José.