This hotel has to be a must. The building is fascinating with bags of character. It is in fact fairly large but seems to achieve the effect of seeming small and intimate. The staff were charming and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We stayed at the beginning of our trip and the end and both times everyone was helpful... More

Our stay at this lovely boutique hotel was perfect. From the greetings to our farewells everything was absolutely charming. Clean, comfortable and room with a private courtyard. The restaurant served delicious foods.

This environmentally sustained boutique hotel was a sheer delight. The design of the former manor makes every spacious room feel private and it gave us the sense we were the only ones there. Our room overlooked a small courtyard/garden that was the home to several unusual birds - delightful. The restaurant sat in the middle of the hotel and had... More

Great boutique hotel. Lovely colonial design with beautiful woodwork. The restaurant is in the center of the building and you can enjoy meals alfresco. The food was wonderful. Our room was spacious and clean. The rental car agency even dropped our rental car there. There's a good reason why this place is rated #1.

This is a little boutique hotel haven in San Jose and highly recommended. It used to be the home of a noble family who now own a well known biscuit factory. It is in typical Spanish colonial style with an inner courtyard used as a dining area when the weather allows. The rooms are beautifully appointed and very clean. There... More

the grano d'oro is a small and cozy boutique hotel in the middle of san jose CR. the hotel is built in a (basics are original) colonial style with a good infrastructure. very nice restaurant with open air court and good food. at table serviced breakfast. quiet rooms with all you need. feels like vacation in old times.

The Hotel Grano de Oro is not to be missed if you are staying in San Jose! It's old world charm with the woodwork, transoms, decorative lighting, outdoor gardens, and more! Each room is decorated differently and you will enjoy whatever room you rent! We loved the over sized tub, and the very comfortable bed and linens! Rooms are equipped... More

My husband and I spent a night at the Grano de Ora on our way home after a trip to Costa Rica . We were so impressed with the hotel, it was like something out of colonial times . The bar is a must go to, we ate at it, and enjoyed every bite. Great food as well as great... More

First night in Costa Rica . Stayed for dinner and it was a very good , high standard food and special setting . The hotel rooms are nice and clean but not more than that . Staff very nice. The lobby also special but the overall experience is not necessarily one of going back.