Iconic hotel re-opens in Costa Rica
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton has re-opened in the heart of downtown San Jose.
Claiming to be the first hotel designed for international visitors in Costa Rica, Hilton said the redesigned 79-room property ‘fuses history with cutting-edge modern design.’
It features indoor gardens and a rooftop piano bar overlooking the city and the National Theatre.
Originally opened in October 1930 and declared a historical architectural monument in 2005, the hotel is one of most iconic buildings in the city.
"Surging in tourist arrivals from the previous year, Costa Rica continues to be a top choice destination for travelers, and Curio Collection by Hilton is pleased to provide these travelers with an authentic new hotel experience with the opening of Gran Hotel Costa Rica," said Mark Nogal, global head, Curio Collection by Hilton.
"We recognize the demand for unique accommodations in key markets across the region, and our first property in the country allows us to provide this to the growing number of travelers seeking elevated, unexpected experiences while visiting the capital city."
On Avenida Central and less than 15 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport, Gran Hotel Costa Rica is surrounded by the city’s top museums, plazas, shops and cafes.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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