The Grano De Oro hotel certainly exceeded my expectations. For a very reasonable price I stayed in the Garden Suite during the in-coming aspect of my trip (I was going surfing at Mal Pais) and then a Deluxe Room on the last day in Costa Rica. The hotel was such a nice escape from a non-glamorous city. The Deluxe Room... more

My wife and I are seasoned travelers, and the Grano de Oro, in San Jose, is one of the nicest hotels I've stayed in, with a great amount of charm and character. The hotel has a very cozy feel to it with exceptional service making it a nice blend of a 4-5 star hotel and bed and breakfast. The restaurant... more

First of all, the photos of Grano de Oro from Expedia are outdated. While the rooms look fairly similar to the way they look in the photos, the rest of the hotel has experienced a "makeover." The front lobby is impeccable and gradiose - modern and extremely well- decorated. Free coffee is offered late at night/early in the morning. Free... more

This city gives off the vibe of being dangerous and grotty compared to the rest of this marvellous country. However this hotel is an Oasis of calm and tranquility. The service is second to none, the rooms are clean, the building has a huge amount of character being a converted stately home. The restaurant is also one of the best... more

In the USA this would be a 5-Star hotel and if TripAdvisor had a 6-Star rating this hotel would get it!!!! The hotel staff was very helpful when checking in and spoke excellent English. A map was provided of local restaurants and walking paths. The hugh park, approx a mile by a mile with a lake, was within walking distance.... more

We arrived late (after midnight) and were greeted in the lobby. The lobby is beautifully redone with seating areas, lots of windows. We were escorted to our room. The pictures on the website don't do it justice. Although smaller, the room was lovely. The furniture was dark wood and the bed linens were light blue. The floors are also wood... more

We stayed 2 nights at the beginning of our trip and 1 night at the end. This is a wonderful hotel. Each room had a private courtyard with a fountain. The room in the new section had ac. In San Jose usually a ceiling fan and breeze are enough to keep you cool. The rooms are lovely. Everything is top... more

I have stayed here several times and ulike other places I have stayed it have gotten better. I miss the old bed and breakfast style but the new appointments are more then a pleasure. The hotel now boast a really nice outdoor and indoor dining are but is a bit on the pricey side. If you like a tart drink... more

We stayed at the Hotel Grano de Oro on April 4th. It was our last night in Costa Rica after a week of vacationing, and it was a wonderful stay. The restaurant was fantastic, and the hotel was beautifully decorated, and we loved our garden patio. We were fond of the sign in the main hallway asking guests to be... more