Grano de Oro

Name: Grano de Oro
Rating: 4.5

A grand period property with a gem of a roof terrace

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Set on the quieter side of San José, this Victorian mansion is just a 15-minute drive to the city’s sights.

At this peaceful Golden Age bolthole you’ll find riffs of the Victorian era everywhere from the opulent restaurant loved by locals to the turn-of-the-century rooms and suites styled with antique furnishings and luxury linens. Pièce de résistance is the luxury of a city rooftop terrace with two hot tubs and a deck lined with loungers.

Why we love Grano de Oro

A winning combination of classic charm and intimacy, with just 40 rooms
In an upmarket neighbourhood whose peaceful vibes are a big draw
A former private residence, this Victorian mansion still carries an evocative and homely ambiance
After a day of sightseeing, take drinks on the rooftop terrace and soak in one of the hot tubs

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Our rating 4 stars

Location San José & the Central Valley

Avg Flight time 11 hours

Setting In a more serene part of downtown San Jose, five blocks east of La Sabana Park

Transfers Approx 30 minutes’ transfer from San Jose airport

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Rooms

The 40 rooms span from Standard cosy bedrooms to two-room Family Suites. The Deluxe Patio Room has a tropical hidden away courtyard whilst the Garden Suite has been beautifully restored from what was once the property's original Victorian living room. Special occasions call for the Vista de Oro Suite, a decadent period bedroom reached by a private staircase and styled with antique furnishings.

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Standard Room

Featuring a queen-size bed and antique furniture.

air-conditioning
flat-screen television
espresso maker
minibar*
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Superior Room

Slightly larger than the Standard Rooms and with a queen-size bed.

air-conditioning
flat-screen television
espresso maker
minibar*
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Deluxe Patio Room

Rooms with a queen-size bed and a small, private outdoor area which is enclosed.

air-conditioning
flat-screen television
espresso maker
minibar*
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Deluxe Two Queen Room

A comfortable room featuring two queen-size beds; for a family of four or a couple.

air-conditioning
flat-screen television
espresso maker
minibar*
Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King Room

Classically designed rooms with a spacious king-size bed.

air-conditioning
flat-screen television
espresso maker
minibar*
Wi-Fi

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Garden Suite

Once the living room of the private mansion, this classically designed suite features a seating area.

air-conditioning
flat-screen television
espresso maker
minibar*
Wi-Fi

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Vista de Oro Suite

This incredible suite has dark-wood panelling, a living area and views out over the Central Valley. Featuring a whirlpool bathtub behind a set of tulle curtains.

air-conditioning
flat-screen television
espresso maker
minibar*
Wi-Fi

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The hotel is home to one of the city’s most-loved restaurants, with guests flocking to the decadent dining room and romantic courtyard for French cuisine at its finest.

Restaurante Grano de Oro
Helmed by French chef Francis Canal, Grano de Oro has an outstanding French/Mediterranean fine dining menu with a tropical twist. Open for breakfast (authentic Tico dishes), lunch and dinner, it’s a local favourite. Expect everything from Costa Rican tenderloin to responsibly sourced fish alongside coffee and chocolate desserts. The best seats in the house are in the open-air internal courtyard with a glass of wine from the award-winning cellar.

What's included

Breakfast at Restaurante Grano de Oro.

A small treatment room with massage therapists available on request.

Grano de Oro is single-use plastic free, uses motion controlled and key card electricity and has double-glazed windows installed. Preference is given to locally sourced food, a percentage of revenue is injected back into the community and once a month staff volunteer to help clean the streets surrounding the hotel.

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