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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 resulting in renaming the hotel.[2] The hotel name was changed to The Gran Hotel Costa Rica Ascend Collection and announced on December 14 through a press release.

Hotel Features
Guest Rooms The Gran Hotel consists of six room packages. These include: the Economy Room, Standard Room, Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Master Suite and J.F.K. (John F. Kennedy) Presidential Suite. Each room is accommodated with ceiling fans but only three room packages contains both fans and air conditioners. There are also rooms for disabled guests.

Common features -Renovated classic 1930s-era bathtubs [1-ref.room request] -Satellite Television -Mini-Bar -Digital security box -Wireless Internet -Ice machine in every floor

Amenities -Full service concierge and Tour Desk -Fitness Center -Spa -Art Gallery -5 events rooms for conference/meetings -24-hour Business Center -Game room -Gift Shop -Dry Cleaning and laundry -Airport Shuttle

Dining -Gourmet restaurant -Coffee shop -Lobby bar Guests can enjoy live piano music in the hotel restaurant.

Nearby Attractions
-National Museum: housed in an old fortress -Jade Museum -Simon Bolivar Zoological Park -San Jose Central Market -Central Park -National Center of Art and Culture -Plaza de la Cultura [4]: has underground facilities to present contemporary art exhibits and performances are displayed by marimba players, jugglers and local artisans.

Tours The Gran Hotel offers one day tours to La Paz Waterfalls Garden, Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs, San Jose City Tour, Rafting, Aerial Tram in Rainforest, Rain Forest Adventure 3 in 1, Tortuguero National Park and Tortuga Island.[4]