Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton - San Jose (San Jose)

4-star historic hotel in downtown San Jose, declared a national architectural monument and steps from the National Theatre

Historic Monument & Downtown Location

Gran Hotel Costa Rica occupies a 1930s building recognized by the government as a historical and architectural monument. The hotel sits directly across from the National Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of San José Cathedral and Plaza de la Cultura. Guests can walk to the Gold Museum, Jade Museum, and the pedestrian Central Avenue shopping boulevard.

Rooms & Executive Lounge

All rooms at the Grand Hotel Costa Rica offer modern furnishings and large windows with city views, including some rooms overlooking the Plaza de la Cultura. Select room categories grant exclusive access to the Executive Lounge on the top floor, which provides a dedicated space with complimentary snacks and beverages. The hotel also features soundproofed rooms and family rooms that accommodate groups.

Dining & Evening Entertainment

The hotel's top-floor restaurant and bar serve breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelets, plus lunch and dinner with local and international dishes. A dedicated piano bar on the same level offers city views and live music performances several evenings per week. Guests can also order room service, or choose from the snack bar and coffee house on site.

Business & Meeting Facilities

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton operates a 24-hour business center and provides meeting/banquet facilities for social and corporate events. The property also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a tour desk that arranges walking tours and local culture classes, and concierge service. Additional business amenities include fax/photocopying, valet parking, and a parking garage.

Accessibility, Family & Pet Policies

The hotel is wheelchair accessible with raised toilets, grab rails, and elevators, and also offers family rooms and a minimarket on site. Pets are allowed at Gran Hotel San Jose Costa Rica, with certain policies in place (guests should confirm details at booking). All guest floors are secured by key-card access, and 24-hour security includes CCTV in common areas and outside the property.

• Location: Across from National Theatre, 5 min walk to Cathedral, Gold Museum, Jade Museum
• Architecture: 1930s building declared a historical monument by the government
• Rooms: Soundproofed rooms with city views; Executive Lounge access for select guests
• Dining: Top-floor piano bar with live music; breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelets
• Business: 24-hour business center, meeting/banquet facilities, valet parking
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, family rooms, pets allowed