Hotel Grano de Oro
Hotel Grano de Oro has been welcoming discerning guests from around the world for 30 years in the cultural and economic heart of Costa Rica, in San José. The boutique hotel is located in a tropical Victorian-style villa and is considered one of the best addresses in the capital. San José is one of the safest cities in Latin America and offers a perfect starting point to experience the unique nature, extraordinary hospitality, and fascinating culture of Costa Rica. Whether exploring the nightlife and gastronomic scene of San José, the Caribbean beaches, or the rainforest-covered volcanoes, guests at Hotel Grano de Oro have no limits to their adventures. The luxurious establishment provides a haven of tranquility where guests love to return after a day of adventures.
Details
Country
Costa Rica
City
San José
Price
from €180 per night
Best travel time
December - April
Rooms
The 40 comfortable rooms and suites at Hotel Grano de Oro charmingly reflect the Victorian style of the house and offer guests all the amenities of a star-rated hotel. From the espresso machine to a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, to a pillow menu, every detail is carefully planned and thought out. Some suites additionally feature private balconies or terraces overlooking the hotel’s tropical garden. The stylish design and excellent service make the hotel a comfortable retreat in the heart of the capital.
Culinary
The restaurant at Hotel Grano de Oro is considered a gastronomic highlight in San José. In addition to a charming open-air area in the patio of the Victorian estate, guests of the restaurant also have access to an opulent dining hall. The menu is a modern interpretation of classic San José cuisine, blended with French culinary art and Mediterranean flavors into a culinary masterpiece. Under the expertise of Chef Francis Canal, each dish is prepared with great attention to detail and the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. The excellence of the restaurant is only surpassed by the fine selection of the hotel’s award-winning wine cellar, which boasts over 165 different international wines.
Activities
In keeping with the country’s typical motto 'Pura Vida', Hotel Grano de Oro offers a variety of activities and excursions in the surrounding area. Start your day in the hotel’s fitness center or with a massage in the spa. Discover San José on a guided walking tour with the best insider tips or at your own pace. A visit to the Art and National Museum of Costa Rica, a stroll in La Sabana, the city's largest park, and shopping on the boulevard and at the centrally built market from 1880 are worthwhile. Full-day excursions into nature are also available from here.
Location
Hotel Grano de Oro is located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, in the heart of the capital San José, at an altitude of 1,150 meters above sea level. Just a 20-minute drive from the international airport and 10 minutes from the national airport, the hotel’s location is an ideal starting point for excursions to the cultural highlights of the city with its colonial buildings and vibrant nightlife. At the same time, the numerous natural wonders of this small country, which harbors five percent of the world's biodiversity within the area of Lower Saxony, beckon in the nearby surroundings.
