Hotel Grano de Oro, San José

Description: Hotel Grano de Oro

Located on a quiet tree-lined street in the centre of San José, Grano de Oro is set in a carefully restored Victorian era mansion. This luxury boutique hotel is just a short walk from Paseo Colon, San José's main thoroughfare, and is a few minutes away from one of the most emblematic parks in the city, La Sabana. As Costa Rica's capital, San José has a number of interesting sights for visitors, including the National Theatre, the Children's Museum, and the cathedral.

The Grano de Oro Hotel has one of San José's finest gourmet restaurants, serving a fusion of tropical Costa Rican and European cuisine under the masterful hand of chef Francis Canal. The restaurant has a spectacular inner courtyard where cocktails are also served. Guests can take advantage of the rooftop Jacuzzi garden terrace, and a range of a range of massage treatments can also be arranged. The hotel's public rooms are decorated with period photographs and original works of art, and feature fine antique furniture, tropical flower arrangements and lush plants.

Hotel Grano de Oro has 40 luxurious rooms and suites, all spacious and elegantly furnished. The rooms are air-conditioned, come with large queen or king size-beds and feature a range of amenities, including flat-screen TVs, safes and mini-bars. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.

Type of rooms: Hotel Grano de Oro

Standard:
The most economical of the hotel's categories, these rooms offer the experience of staying in a cosy guest bedroom in a turn of the century mansion, with all the luxuries of a fine hotel. The standard rooms offer a pillow top queen-size bed and the same amenities as all the other classes of rooms.
Superior:
Superior category rooms are slightly larger than the standard rooms and also offer a pillow top queen-size bed with fine linens and all the amenities needed to make guests' stay comfortable. All have tables at which to enjoy room service or plan excursions of the city.
Deluxe Patio:
These guest rooms are more spacious than the our superior rooms. These rooms offer one queen-size bed and feature a small private patio. Each room has a table and chairs to enjoy room service. Guests will enjoy the old world feel of a tropical Victorian mansion.
Deluxe 2 Beds:
These guest rooms are more spacious than the superior rooms. These rooms offer two Simmons pillow top queen-siz beds and comfortably accommodate a family of 4 or two couples. Each room has a table and chairs to enjoy room service. Guests will enjoy the old world feel of a tropical Victorian mansion.
Deluxe King:
The most popular room category in the hotel, Deluxe King Rooms offer luxurious Simmons pillow top king-size mattresses and fine luxury linens.
Family Suite:
The family suite is a two room suite with an adjoining shared bathroom. The main room contains one queen-size bed and one twin bed and the adjoining room has one queen-size bed. Each room has its own flat-screen TV. This Suite comfortably accommodates 5 people.
Garden Suite:
As guests through the arched doorway of this luxurious suite they are immediately taken back in time. Once the original living room of this converted, mansion this suite offers a beautiful tropical private garden, spacious seating area and a king-size brass bed.
Vista De Oro Suite:
The hotel's signature suite, reached by a private staircase, the Vista de Oro lives up to its name commanding a breathtaking view of the Central Valley skyline. The suite reflects the turn of the century style of the original home with handmade tiles in ochre and sienna hues, complemented by rich wood panelling. The suite's living area is stylishly furnished with exquisite antiques and a luxurious king-size bed. A large in-room Jacuzzi is the ideal vantage point from which to savour a glass of champagne and watch the lights of the city twinkle below.

All rooms and suites are equipped with: Free wireless Internet; Simmons Beauty Rest Pillow top mattresses; 300 thread 100% cotton linens; Feather and hypoallergenic synthetic pillows; Marble vanities, ceramic soap and lotion dispensers; Refillable dispensers for all bath products to eliminate the use of small bottles; Robes; Coffee maker; Fully equipped silent mini-bar; Hairdryer; Flat-screen cable TV; In room electronic security box (fits most laptops); Telephones with direct access to international calling; Air-conditioning and ceiling fans; Windows that open to enjoy the beautiful San José climate.

Additional information: Hotel Grano de Oro