Grano de Oro Hotel

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.1

This luxurious hotel is in the center of San Jose and features an on-site gourmet restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. The Hotel Grano de Oro also provides massage services and a rooftop garden. Each spectacular, air-conditioned room at this property features a beautiful wood décor, vaulted ceilings and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They also include free toiletries, plush linens and coffee makers. Grano de Oro’s famous restaurant serves a fusion of Costa Rican and European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also features a bar with a wide selection of wines and spirits. Many of San Jose’s main sights are within a 10-minute walk of the property. The hotel’s tour desk can arrange tours of museums, theaters and coffee plantations. Juan Santamaria International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

  • Free private parking

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Fernando
Mexico Mexico
“Las instalaciones son muy acogedoras, y elegantes.”
Pamela
United States United States
“This is our 2nd stay at Grano de Oro, where no small detail goes unnoticed. This property is exceptionally beautiful and has such a historic feel to it. The breakfast was always delicious, the staff is always helpful. We had a small issue with our...”
Jason
United States United States
“Beautiful property and our room was lovely. Very friendly staff.”
Scott
United States United States
“The hotel was so quaint and stylish and every day we came back to the property made us feel special as the property itself. We had stayed there 28 years ago and it brought back amazing memories of our first trip to Costa Rica. All of the staff...”
Robin
United States United States
“Breakfast was good. The inside courtyard pleasant and welcoming. We liked being in the former home of the family who now runs the hotel.”
Gale
United States United States
“Nice restaurant for dinner. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Slow at breakfast! Liked the history and quaintness”
Amy
United States United States
“Gorgeous, plants everywhere. Tons of natural light. Calm. Incredibly helpful staff.”
Kenneth
United States United States
“We were very happy at Grano De Oro! Next time we would request a room with a window that looks outside (not just the interior hallway).”
Kailey
United States United States
“This hotel is a slice of serenity in the bustle of the city. We loved everything about this hotel from the ease of parking, to the staff, to the amenities. It is a truly beautiful hotel that felt incredibly safe.”
Robert
United States United States
“Lovely old hotel in San Jose. Beautiful restaurant. The rooms are small and dated and we experienced a lot of street noise.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante Grano de Oro
  • Cuisine
    French • Mediterranean • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Grano de Oro Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

Grano de Oro Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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