Hotel Grano de Oro in San Jose, Costa Rica

Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colon, San Jose’s main thoroughfare, Hotel Grano de Oro is a true oasis, a sanctuary in the heart of the city. Converted from a Tropical Victorian mansion, the 40-room hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home.

Hallways lined with period photographs and original art meander through the building and present lush tropical flower arrangements and luxurious plants at every turn. Spanish tile fountains grace intimate atriums, ensuring that one is never far from the soothing melody of falling water. The entire Hotel is non-smoking.

All rooms are equipped with free Internet, fully equiped minibars, safety deposit boxes, cable tv, ceiling fans, telephones with direct access to international calling.

Additional services offered:
- Laundry and dry cleaning service.
- Luggage storage.
- Currency exchange.
- Fax and mail service.
- Room service 6am to 10pm.
- Tour and car rental arrangements.
- Secure, convienient parking.

A rooftop garden terrace with lawn beds and 2 Jacuzzis provides secluded lounging.  Open daily from 9am to 10pm.

The Gallery gift shop displaying quality Costa Rican handicrafts is the perfect place to browse for that special souvenir of Costa Rica.  With the exception of El Cano Colombian Gold jewllery, all products are made in Costa Rica.  Open daily from 7 am to 9:30pm.

A small spa is located within the hotel and offers a variety of treatments, some of which are listed below.  Reservations can be made through our reception desk prior to arrival or during your stay.

Spa Treatments include:
Relaxing Massage 30, 60 or 90 minutes

Our signature treatment combining Swedish massage techniques, firm pressure and long relaxing stokes for optimum relaxation.

Deep Tissue Massage

This massage is designed for pre or post activity. A firmer, more vigorous massage targeting your specific areas of concern. Great for sore muscles and getting ready for, or getting over the last Costa Rican adventure. Treatment time is 50 minutes.

Hot Stone Massage with Aromatherapy

Experience the extraordinary combination of large, hot rocks, massage and aromatherapy. The deep, healing properties of the warm stones deliver a more centered, deeper level of relaxation that stays with you long after the massage is completed.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

A light-touch relaxing massage that follows the lymphatic pathway for great detoxification reduces swelling and eliminates toxins.

Costa Rican Aromatherapy Massage

This massage will tingle and soothe all the senses. Start with a stimulating dry brushing, followed with an aromatherapy, cleansing essential oils and finished with a 60 minute massage using essential oils of the finest quality. 

Additional treatments: exfoliates, wraps, reborn, detox.

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