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About the Hotel

Central & Second Ave, Between 1 & 3, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica

The 4-star Gran Hotel Costa Rica San Jose is nearly 5 minutes' walk from Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose and features bicycle rentals for guests' convenience. This smoke-free hotel is located in a rural area, in proximity to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, which is an interesting cultural attraction.

Location

The hotel is nestled in the very heart of San Jose, 3.8 km from Okayama Park and about 600 metres from Chinatown, San Jose. The business Gran San Jose offers proximity to natural sights like Parque Espana (1.2 km) and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden (2 km).

There is Municipal Craft Market just 1.1 km away, while Terminal Lumaca bus station is in close proximity to the luxury property.

For those travelling from afar, Tobias Bolanos International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Some rooms have an ironing set and climate control, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and a direct dial phone for your convenience.

Eat & Drink

Also, this San Jose hotel features a lounge bar. Guests can enjoy a selection of American dishes at Denny's Irazu situated approximately a 5-minute walk away.

Leisure & Business

The Gran San Jose has a shared lounge and a library. Keeping fit at the accommodation is convenient thanks to a well-equipped workout room that offers fitness classes. Corporate travellers will benefit from a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room available on site.

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Getting around

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City Centre
San Jose (San Jose)1000 ft
Airports
Tobias Bolanos International (SYQ) 6.1 mi
Juan Santamaria International (SJO) 11.6 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Sundry/Convenience shop
  • Gift/Newsstand
  • Multilingual staff

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid valet parking
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Newspaper service
  • Bell staff/Porter
  • Computer connection

Dining

  • Paid breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Coffee/Tea in lobby

Business

  • 24-hour business centre

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Ballroom
  • Television in lobby
  • Library

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Media

  • Television
  • Telephone
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Location

Central & Second Ave, Between 1 & 3, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica
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Central & Second Ave, Between 1 & 3, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica
Nearby
Calle Central Alfredo Volio
Central Park
1600 ft
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose
1400 ft
Event hall
Templo de la Musica
1100 ft
Square
Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez
200 ft
Square
Plaza de las Artes
1100 ft
Gallery
Galeria Namu
1300 ft
Avenida Segunda
Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
1900 ft
Avenida Central
Pedestrian Mall
1400 ft
Iglesia de Ladrillo
1400 ft
Cruz de Alajuelita
1400 ft
Church
Metropolitan Church
700 ft
Avenue 9 & Calle 4
Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura
1700 ft
Avenida 11 Calle 25
Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia
1900 ft
Restaurants
Tenedor Argentino
700 ft
Costado sur del Teatro Nacional
Cultura5
400 ft
2nd Avenue Between Streets 1 Y 3 Piso 5 del Gran Hotel Costa Rica
Restaurante El Patio del Balmoral
1000 ft
Central Avenue
Alma de Cafe
600 ft
2nd Ave and 5th Street Districto Catedral
La Esquina de Buenos Aires
2900 ft
Calle 11 Av corner 4
Cafe La Mancha
300 ft
Steinvorth buildling
Spoon
600 ft
Del Palacio de la Ceramica 100 oeste 25 sur.
Azafran
700 ft
VER MAS Rohrmoser II Etapa CC Plaza Mayor 2 locations in Plaza Mayor Rohmoser
San Jose Bistro
700 ft
150m Norte de Plaza Cultura Frente Salsa 54 Multicentro San Jose Local 8
Azotea Calle 7
1000 ft
Avenida Central
Vishnu
1000 ft
Avenida 1 or 2
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