Start your vacations by seeing some of the sights here in the city. The beautiful National Theater, found right next to the hotel in the city square, is a popular point of interest open for tours as well as live performances. Just around the corner is the Gold Museum and the National Museum which is located in an old Fort. For day excursions one can visit the Poas Volcano National Park with its amazing views and hike to the volcano and the incredible La Paz Waterfall Gardens with its cascading falls, butterfly and hummingbird gardens.

Luxury and convenience come together in a setting of classic elegance at the Gran Hotel maintaining its neo classic architecture. This historical landmark is located in the Plaza de la Cultura, "Plaza of Culture", which is the historical heart of San Jose. Come have a bite to eat and indulge your senses in the rich taste of Costa Rican Coffee at our side walk cafe, or dine in our fine restaurant serving delightful international cuisine and close the evening with a night cap at "El Bufo Dorado" bar furnished in leather and serving exotic fresh fruit cocktails.

The Gran offers 104 luxurious accommodations ranging from Superior rooms to Master Suite. All offer antique reproduction furnishings and neo-classical decor along with satellite TV, fan, private bathrooms, mini bar and views of the internal gardens (Standard rooms) and the National Theater and Plaza. The Suites range from having one or all of the following additions; a lobby, A/C, living room, dining room and private bedroom.

The Gran Hotel Facilities
Convention and Banquet Room, Restaurant, bar/ lounge, 24 hour Coffee shop, Internet & Gym, laundry service, live piano, event catering

Accommodations
104 luxurious rooms offer: Private Bath, Telephone, Satellite TV, 24 Hours Room service, fan and one or all of the following- lobby, living room, dining room, and private bedrooms. Junior Suite, Deluxe and Master Suite come with A/C.