Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Gran Hotel is located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. San Jose is the largest city in the country and considered one of the most cosmopolitan places in Latin America. It's location in the Central Valley makes for a perfect hub to venture out and visit the rest of stunning countryside, beaches and mountains. Here you'll discover an abundance of great restaurants, bars, galleries, open markets, shopping and much more.

Start your vacations by seeing some of the sights here in the city. The beautiful National Theater, found right next to the hotel in the city square, is a popular point of interest open for tours as well as live performances. Just around the corner is the Gold Museum and the National Museum which is located in an old Fort. For day excursions one can visit the Poas Volcano National Park with its amazing views and hike to the volcano and the incredible La Paz Waterfall Gardens with its cascading falls, butterfly and hummingbird gardens.

Deluxe Accommodations

Luxury and convenience come together in a setting of classic elegance at the Gran Hotel, which combines modern interiors with colonial architecture. This historical landmark is located in the Plaza de la Cultura, "Plaza of Culture", which is the historical heart of downtown San Jose.

Enjoy all-day dining at Gran Hotel's Cultura 5 restaurant, which features a Costa Rican cuisine and international fare. Enjoy an evening cocktail and live music at the piano bar. Indulge when you have your meal come to you via room service.

A Little Work, A Lot of Relaxation

Whether this vacation is business, pleasure, or both, if you find yourself needing to tend to work, the hotel's Business Center has everything you need to photocopy, fax, print, video conference, and more. Speaking of business as usual, beat 'holiday bloat' when you stick to your exercise routine — Gran Hotel Costa Rica boasts an on-site fitness center.

The Gran Hotel offers accommodations ranging from elegant Guest Rooms, to luxurious Suites, and well-appointed Accessible Rooms. That's right — everyone is welcome to share in the indulgence! Accessibility options* include wheelchair friendly layouts, hearing impaired alert systems, and braille can be found throughout the hotel (elevators, room doors, etc.).

All accommodations include pillow-top mattresses, mini-refrigerators, coffeemakers, private safes, complimentary Wi-Fi, work desks with ergonomic chairs, 50-inch HDTVs, en suites with showers and luxury bath products. Choose an ugraded room and you can expect to enjoy even more.

Top of Your Schedule: Time to Have Fun!

Downtown San Jose is yours to explore when you stay at Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio Collection by Hilton. Make this vacation even better when you let your Anywhere Local Expert manage all of your trip's logistics — accommodations, tours, transportation...the only thing you'll have to worry about is having a great time!

*Accessibility Exclusions:

• Accessible route from the hotel’s accessible public entrance to the spa.
• Accessible route from the hotel’s accessible public entrance to the swimming pool.
• Accessible swimming pool.
• Closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders.
• TTY for guest use.
• Valet only parking.
• Van-accessible parking in the self-parking facility.