Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton

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Curio Collection by Hilton
9 (812 reviews)
2nd Avenue between streets 1 & 3 , San José , cr
+506 2103 9000

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Expensive
Poor breakfast quality
Some indifferent service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
Rooms were noted as clean, but some complaints about bathroom flooding.
Service
9.85
Most staff were friendly and welcoming, though some instances of unhelpful service were mentioned.
Location
10
Consistently praised for its great central location.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were comfortable and well-equipped, but some were small with issues like water pressure.
Amenities
8.87
General quality but breakfast was found lacking, affecting perception of amenities.
Value for Money
8.33
Several reviews noted the hotel is expensive relative to the offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Breakfast options were criticized and considered overpriced.
Overall Experience
9.37
Guests enjoyed their stay but had some reservations regarding price and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:45

Property Description

Explore the Cultural Heart of San José

Convenient Location: Situated in the vibrant heart of San José, our hotel is just a stone's throw away from iconic landmarks such as San José Cathedral and the National Theatre, ensuring you're at the center of the action.

Immersive Surroundings: With national museums, plazas, and charming boulevards right at your doorstep, you'll be effortlessly immersed in the rich culture and history of the city during your stay.

Walkable Attractions: Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to a myriad of cultural and tourist attractions, making it easy to explore and experience the best that San José has to offer.

Experience the essence of San José - book your stay with us today!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 31.64 per day.

Location

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Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 812 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 9.85
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 9.37
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Ursula • family_with_children • de
7
Für einen kurzen Stopp in der Hauptstadt sehr gut geeignet!
Pros:

Sehr zentrale Lage, nahezu alles in Laufnähe!

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Carla • family_with_children • pt
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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MWA60 • extended_group • fr
6
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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roberto • couple • it
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Chimane • extended_group • us
9
Loved the location , the staff and the cleanliness !
Pros:

Great location and very clean. The only problem was the opaque bathroom walls which provided no privacy.

Cons:

The open concert bathrooms….no privacy

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Sofía • couple • cr
9
Un hermoso lugar hasta para recibir un golpe emocional
Pros:

La habitación
El desayuno
El personal
La vista
El black out y la insonorización de las hace

Cons:

Que la maquinita de café de la habitación no funcionó

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Loriane • family_with_children • fr
8
Hôtel très bien placé pour une visite du musée adjacent
Pros:

Hôtel très central, pratique pour visiter le musée adjacent, très propre. Personnel très aimable.

Cons:

Les chambres sont de bonne taille et bien insonorisées. Les lits doubles ne font que 140 cm, le petit déjeuner pour un hôtel de ce standing n'est pas incroyable.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Chimane • family_with_children • us
8
Right in the heart of it all
Pros:

Great location! And very comfortable

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Jiménez • couple • cr
10
Muy bien la verdad
Pros:

Ordenado y limpio

Cons:

Que el desayuno no estaba incluido.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Alessander • solo_traveller • br
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • de
3
Viel zu teuer für schwache Qualität
Pros:

Gute Lage

Cons:

Leider keine gute Ausstattung: keine Terrasse oder ähnliches, kein Pool, nur ein sehr kleines Gym mit zum Teil defekten Geräten. Das Zimmer war sehr einfach - nicht angemessen für ein Grand Hotel und diese. Preis.
Achtung: es gibt in keinem der Zimmer eine normale Badezimmertür. Blick in die Duschkabine vom Bett und aus dem Rest des Zimmers möglich und keine fest schließende Toilettentür.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Ligia • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Fleur • couple • nl
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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ARNAUD • family_with_children • fr
9
Un agréable séjour pour s'acclimater au Costa Rica
Pros:

La situation centrale de l’hôtel.
La vue de la salle de restaurant et de petit-déjeuner

Cons:

rien

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Giacomo Pigionatti • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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AIKATERINI • couple • gr
9
All good recommended
Pros:

Location decoration and cleaningness and space

Cons:

Wifi issues

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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morganh10 • Couples
10
Very good
Pros:

Very nice hotel with very modern design with a classic feel

2026-08-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Bernardita • extended_group • cl
8
Linda decoración, amplias habitaciones.
Pros:

Habitación amplia, linda decoración, staff amable.

Cons:

Desayuno de baja calidad. Valor de las comidas en general. Una hamburguesa cuesta USD40.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Quentin • couple • ch
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee