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San José

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton

Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

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!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

  • Clean and comfortable rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

79 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV outside property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Evening entertainment
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

812 reviews
9/ 10
Lækker beliggenhed.
Line · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
812 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff
  • Clean and comfortable rooms

Worth knowing — Expensive · Poor breakfast quality · Some indifferent service

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Consistently praised for its great central location.

  • Service9.8

    Most staff were friendly and welcoming, though some instances of unhelpful service were mentioned.

  • Overall Experience9.4

    Guests enjoyed their stay but had some reservations regarding price and service.

  • Cleanliness8.9

    Rooms were noted as clean, but some complaints about bathroom flooding.

  • Amenities8.9

    General quality but breakfast was found lacking, affecting perception of amenities.

  • Room Quality8.8

    Rooms were comfortable and well-equipped, but some were small with issues like water pressure.

  • Value for Money8.3

    Several reviews noted the hotel is expensive relative to the offerings.

  • Food and Beverage7.9

    Breakfast options were criticized and considered overpriced.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

80% of 10 recent stays rated 8+

9.0812 reviews
  • Guest review

    9/10

    Line · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Lækker beliggenhed.”

  • Increíble todo

    10/10

    Josibeth · extended group · 2026-10-22

    “Super”

  • Top plek om de reis te starten of te eindigen.

    9/10

    Margriet · family with children · 2026-10-13

    “Centraal gelegen tegenover theater, goede uitvalsbasis om de stad te verkennen.”

  • Lujo con humildad.

    10/10

    Desiree · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “La atención al cliente. Alimentos. Es un hotel muy lindo y confortable y haber sido parte de la historia con la visita del Presidente, JFK a este hotel y poder estar al lado de la habitación que pernoctó sumó a mi experiencia en San José, Costa Rica.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Oliver · extended group · 2026-10-12

    “Sehr zentral und historisch interessant”

  • It was a short stay but very nice!

    9/10

    Carmen · couple · 2026-10-08

    “Cleanness, Staff and Location”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Valerie · family with children · 2026-09-17

    “A large variety of food”

  • NO CONVERSA CALIDAD CON PRECIO

    1/10

    Merari · couple · 2026-09-04

    “Los jóvenes que atienden A1”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Natalia · couple · 2026-08-31

    “Very helpful staff!”

  • Für einen kurzen Stopp in der Hauptstadt sehr gut geeignet!

    7/10

    Ursula · family with children · 2026-08-29

    “Sehr zentrale Lage, nahezu alles in Laufnähe!”

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