Hotel Grano de Oro

Hotel Grano de Oro, in a Victorian mansion off Paseo Colón

Hotel Grano de Oro is a small hotel in a turn-of-the-century Victorian mansion just off Paseo Colón, on the west side of downtown San José. Inside, the courtyards with fountains, fresh tropical flowers and art on the walls shut out the city, and the windows were planned so the street stays outside.

It is one of our team's favourites in San José, for couples and for anyone who wants their night in the capital to feel like part of the holiday.

Why we choose it

• A house, not a tower. The rooms open onto courtyards, patios and gardens inside a historic mansion, which makes a city night feel calm and personal.
• Dinner worth staying in for. The restaurant inside the mansion has a wine cellar, and people from across the Central Valley come to eat there.
• Rooms with their own outdoor space. The Deluxe Patio and Garden Suite have a private patio or garden, and the Vista de Oro Suite looks over the Central Valley skyline.

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Rooms and views

Standard, Superior and Deluxe King rooms are for two, and the Deluxe Two Beds sleeps four adults. The Deluxe Patio has its own patio, the Garden Suite its own garden, and the Family Suite sleeps five.

For a special night we book the Vista de Oro Suite, with a view across the Central Valley skyline to the mountains and a private jacuzzi.

On the property

The heart of the hotel is the restaurant and its wine cellar. Around it are the courtyards and gardens, a jacuzzi, a gift shop and a meeting room for up to 12. Parking on site is limited, so tell us if you arrive by car.

Within walking distance are La Sabana, the Costa Rican Art Museum, the Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and plenty of restaurants and shops. The National Theatre and the old centre are a short ride east.

Location and getting there

The hotel is just off Paseo Colón, about 25 minutes by car from Juan Santamaría airport by the hotel's own estimate. Read more about San José.

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