Hotel Grano de Oro
Calle 30, Avenida 2 & 4, San Jose 10107 Costa Rica
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A converted Tropical Victorian mansion, the Grano de Oro Boutique hotel offers the warmth and comfort of staying in a private home with all the amenities of a Luxury hotel. Service is paramount and the always smiling staff welcomes guests to their “home away from home” time and again.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot bath
Bar / lounge
Patio
Walking tours
Kids stay free
Children's television networks
Secured parking
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Car hire
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Massage
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, German, Italian
Location
82Good for walkers
Grade: 82 out of 100
33Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
11Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Contact
Calle 30, Avenida 2 & 4, San Jose 10107 Costa Rica
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Arrived at the hotel and blown away by its architecture . What a gem. And so well kept, not even a little dust, anywhere, there is none, everything is so clean. Rooms good size. Good comfortable bed. Love the historic photos all through this establishment. Lovely Jacuzzi to relax in if time permits. Staff accommodating and friendly. Hotel is in Good position. Recommended
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Grano de Oro Hotel is a beautiful hotel. The architecture and interior design is unique and sophisticated. We drove past and were immediately greeted by someone wanting to help us park (which we really appreciated!). He helped us carry our bags up and was very helpful and polite. The check in (and check out) was easy and they let us check in a little early which we appreciated. The room was comfy and there was a complimentary mini bar with drinks and snacks which was a nice touch. The restaurant is beautiful and the food and drinks were good (although we would have liked to see more vegetarian options on the menu). It is an easy walk into the town from the hotel and the hotel has a secure car park. My husband was unwell whilst we stayed at Grano de Oro and at about 8:30pm we were in our room and this extremely loud music began playing (with a really heavy bass). We waited for about an hour and began to panic that it would go on all night so we called reception. We felt the reception were very unhelpful. I explained that my husband was unwell and that he really needed a good night's sleep and they essentially responded saying 'this music is from another property, it is not our problem' and so when I suggested we get moved to another room to help him sleep, the man on reception scoffed and said 'it would be the same everywhere in the hotel'. He then went on to say that it should be finished soon (which suggested it happened regularly) and luckily it did stop shortly after this but we felt the experience let the service down and not something you would expect from a 'luxury hotel'.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful hotel, friendly staff and really relaxing rooms and vibe. Restaurant menu is great and we eat here two nights. San Jose itself is perhaps more of a base city for getting to volcanos, jungle etc but if your base is this hotel, it’s wonderful.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Barrio Escalante is good place to go for a night out
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Exceptional service, above and beyond expectations. Hats off to Marco Montoya, the manager. I had paper colones from years ago (I bought in Canada right before Covid for a trip that got cancelled) that were no longer in circulation. I would have had to go to the main bank downtown to get them exchanged but did not have the time or opportunity. I asked him if he would take them and he agreed. He went out of his way to make the exchange and deposit it into my account. I am truly grateful. Hotel Grano de Oro should be very proud to have him representing them. This hotel is BEAUTIFUL and super clean. Loved our stay there. A real gem in the heart of the city.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Wonderful boutique Hotel ( former Mansion). Front desk personnel were all top notch. Extremely,extremely helpful. Hotel is gorgeous and meticulously kept up. The in house restaurant does not disappoint and again, top notch staff. Our room was very cozy feeling yet spacious and had a great tropical feel to it.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We loved our 5 day stay at Hotel Grano de Oro. It had a charming, historical feel, with hallways filled with black and white photos of San Jose in the olden days. There were lush green plants, tropical flowers and even a fountain to admire along our way to our room. Our room had a ceiling fan plus airco. It had a table and chairs along with a desk that was tucked in an alcove. It had 2 windows that looked onto a private garden with plants, flowers and a water feature. The dining area had a lovely open-air courtyard with umbrellas and heaters for any time of the day, if you didn't want to eat indoors. The food was delicious. The service was great. The staff was friendly and very helpful. We would definitely return!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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This is a charming hotel right downtown in San Jose. It was originally a villa which explains the beautiful wood work, stained glass windows and lovely courtyards. The staff is very helpful. I had issues with my phone after buying a Costa Rican SIM card and the young man at the desk went above and beyond to help me. We stayed there twice. One time our room was small but functional; the other time our room was larger. Both were clean and comfortable with lovely amenities such as complimentary pop, chips etc. and bathrobes which we used when we went to one of the two hot tubs.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Comfortable bed, clean room, and decent bathroom facilities. Front desk staff courteous and efficient but gave us incorrect information about a schedule change regarding our driver the next day (which was not a problem because the driver had texted us about the change with the correct information). Lousy views from the room. Outside traffic a little noisy. (Please see my restaurant review.)
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had an amazing stay at this quaint, boutique hotel on our trip to Costa Rica. All of the food we ate at the restaurant was delicious with top notch service. Our room was very comfortable and the people at the front desk were always very helpful. We will definitely stay here the next time we go to Costa Rica.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lovely hotel with a great restaurant. We stayed 2 nights in a room with a courtyard garden. The room is small but very comfortable. Lots of top notch amenities with a very tastefully decorated bathroom. The shower floor is marble so caution advised. The garden is very peaceful in the evening when there is less traffic noise from the road. Our fountain did not work but we could hear the one next door. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We took taxis where we needed to go though the front desk said it was safe to walk the 25 minutes to downtown. Breakfast is served in the courtyard and there are lots of great choices. The dinner we had was excellent. We would stay here again.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Helpful staff will call taxis.
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PRICE RANGE
US$183 - US$244 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hotel grano de oro, grano de oro san jose
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of San JoseSan Jose MetroSan Jose
NUMBER OF ROOMS
39
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Grano de Oro
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Grano de Oro?
Nearby attractions include Correos de Costa Rica (0.4 km), Templo de la Musica (0.4 km), and Cementerio General de San José (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Grano de Oro?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Grano de Oro?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Grano de Oro?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Grano de Oro?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Grano de Oro?
Conveniently located restaurants include Le Bistrot De Paris, Lubnan, and Restaurante Grano de Oro.
Does Hotel Grano de Oro have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Grano de Oro offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Grano de Oro?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel Grano de Oro offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Grano de Oro?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, and Italian.