Such a good surprise after driving in the city. the location is amazing right in the center of everything. very beautiful building, and nice room. The staff is very friendly, and i dont see anything bad to say. maybe the fact that there is no ac in the room can be anoying. Beside that it looks pefect, seurised parking at... more

Just returned from our short trip to COSTA RICA which was wonderful. The hotel however, was not. We always try to book into the downtown areas and in an historical building if possible. THE GRAN HOTEL COSTA RICA, surely was in an excellent location, within walking to everything we wanted to see. (The Gold Museum, The National Theatre, the Market,... more

Our first room was on the second floor, directly across from the stairs, with nothing separating it from the lobby noise. The elevator shaft was cut out of this room, so we also heard the elevator. The floor was dirty and the finishes were very worn. The bed was too uncomfortable to even sit on, so we asked for another... more

We chose this hotel because we thought it would be a nice change from the terrible places that we had been staying at. But it was awful, it looks really nice from the outside and the lobby is nice but the room was horrible! We paid canadian/US prices and stayed in a crap hole. The room was dirty, it smelled... more

My husband and I stayed here two nights - one when arriving in Costa Rica and the night before leaving. Our first room was a bit noisy due to the fact we were so close to the elevator. When we returned we asked for a room away from the elevator and got one and it was much quieter. Lobby -... more

My wife and I stayed in the Gran Hotel Costa Rica for one night while passing through on the way to the Pacific coast. The hotel was terrific! The staff was very polite and helpful, the hotel was clean and well-maintained, the location was great, the restaurant was incredible, and the price was very reasonable. In the restaurant, the only... more

Beware that no family members, friends, associates allowed to visit in the privacy of the room. Not informed of this rule prior to check-in. Some front desk staff were unfriendly. Don't recommend this hotel for these reasons. more

I stayed at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica for one night after flying in to San Jose. As everyone has noted, it is dated and the lobby is a lovely sight. However, while the rooms were definitely small, they were clean. For $86 / night (the rate for a deluxe room on Expedia), I was completely satisfied. The rate includes... more

Hotel is quite old (1930s) The entrance hall is beautiful and well preserved but the rooms are a bit less preservedin particular the bathrooms. The breakfast is just terrible; the restaurant is not much better and the staff is not very friendly. The location is really good in front of the theatre more