Gran Hotel (Costa Rica)

Hotel in 2009

The Gran Hotel is a hotel in San José, Costa Rica. It was built in 1930 and is a historic monument in the city. Its address is Central and Second Avenue between First and Third Streets. It's located next to the National Theater [1] and the Plaza de la Cultura, under which lies the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. There is a casino in the lobby and a cafe on the patio, which is noted for its marimba performances.[2][3]

History

The Gran Hotel Costa Rica was developed in the late 1920s by Luis Paulino Jiménez Ortiz with support from the government of Cleto González Víquez to create a modern hotel for international visitors.[4] It was designed by American engineer Víctor Lorenz and opened on 30 October 1930.[5][6] Located next to the National Theater, it became a venue for political, social, and diplomatic events.[7] Notable guests have included John F. Kennedy, Harry S. Truman, Jimmy Carter, John Wayne, Cantinflas, and Pelé.[3] A restoration project was carried out in 2003, and the hotel was sold to Elite Hotels & Resorts in 2013.[8]

Name Change

On October 5, 2011, Tribune Business News announced that the Gran Hotel in Costa Rica became a member of the Choice International and Reals Hotels & Resorts chain, which resulted in renaming the hotel.[9][10] The name was changed to the Gran Hotel Costa Rica Ascend Collection and announced on December 14 through a press release.

On Sep 10, 2018, it became part of the Hilton Curio Collection.[11]

Hotel Features

Guest Rooms

The Gran Hotel offers five different room packages. These include standard room, superior room, deluxe room, master suite and the J.F.K. presidential suite.[12] All rooms except standard rooms are equipped with air conditioners. There are also rooms for disabled guests. Before remodeling in 2018, there were 107 guest rooms. Now there are 79 guest rooms, suites and executive rooms.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Planee visita". Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica.
  2. ↑ Jackson, Eileen (March 15, 1984). "Of art, life in costa rica". The Tribune. ProQuest 422382168.
  3. 1 2 "Costa Rica's Grande Dame of Hotels Receives Face-Lift and Recognition as Historical Landmark -". ticotimes.net. Archived from the original on 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  4. ↑ "Gran Hotel Costa Rica, San José, 1901-1950". Mi Costa Rica de Antaño (in European Spanish). 2016-07-06. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  5. ↑ Agudelo, Guillermo (2020-06-19). "Gran Hotel Costa Rica Know The Historical Architectural Heritage of Our Nation". The Costa Rica News. Archived from the original on 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  6. ↑ "City walks | Caminatas | San José" (PDF). Costa Rica Tourism Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-07-09. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  7. ↑ Ruiz León, Francisco (2013-07-07). "¿Sabe cuál es el hotel de Costa Rica más antiguo y todavía en funcionamiento?". El Financiero (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  8. ↑ "Vendieron el Gran Hotel Costa Rica". Diario Extra (in Spanish). 2013-06-20. Archived from the original on 2026-03-26. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  9. ↑ Clayton R, Norman (October 5, 2011). "Gran Hotel Costa Rica to get name change". McClatchy - Tribune Business News. ProQuest 896365682.
  10. ↑ "Gran Hotel Costa Rica to get name change -". ticotimes.net. Archived from the original on 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  11. ↑ "Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton".
  12. ↑ "Rooms & Suites".
  13. ↑ "El Gran Hotel Costa Rica | Su evolución histórica e intervenciones: 1930-2017" (PDF). micostaricadeantano.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2026-03-26. Retrieved 2026-03-27.

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