The Gran Hotel is one of the first modern hotels in Costa Rica. It was built in the year 1930 and located in the heart of the country, San Jose. The most interesting thing about this hotel is that it was declared as a national historical landmark by the government of Costa Rica, an honor which no other hotel has received ever before. Another factor that makes this hotel a great place to stay at while you’re in the country is that basically everything is at walking distance. It is neighboring to such amazing places like the Plaza De La Cultura or the Culture Square and the National Theatre of Costa Rica, which are both cultural and historical landmarks in their own right. The hotel is perfect for both business conferences and for tourists who are on vacation as San Jose is the capital and the largest city of the country.

Edward R. Mercer the „Co Owner of Ventana Del Pacifico“ as well as a tourist who came to visit Costa Rica with his wife in 1989 was so enchanted by this beautiful country that he decided to make it his home. In next to no time, Ed and his wife established their real estate business in this country, buying and selling land as well as riding on the real estate boom. At present, Ed is one of the biggest real estate developers of Costa Rica. He basically provides beautiful vacation homes, retirement homes and custom homes as per the requirement of his clients.

Ed is not only an environmentalist but also a humanitarian at heart. He believes that money can’t buy happiness. Ed generously gives a part of his profits towards preservation and conservation of the ecology and biodiversity of Costa Rica. Ed has also worked hard to prevent the endangered species like scarlet macaws, white faced monkeys and sea turtles from going extinct and contributed towards the reforestation of the country.

Moreover, Ed is not only an environmentalist but also a compassionate humanitarian. He greatly believes that money can’t buy happiness. With that, he generously gives a part of his profits towards preservation and conservation of the ecology and biodiversity of the country Costa Rica. Ed has also worked hard to prevent the endangered species like scarlet macaws, white faced monkeys and sea turtles from going extinct and contributed towards the reforestation of the country.

If you are vacationing though, you must stay at a good hotel with tourist attractions in near proximity. Though almost 80 years old, the Gran Hotel is very well maintained for its age. It has all basic amenities like minibars, refrigerators, coffeemakers etc. Free internet access is available round the clock. The rooms have a neoclassical dcor and antique style furnishings and the open air restaurant with outdoor seating is very pleasant. The well laid out buffet will please the guests and the food is known to be excellent here, not to mention the live music that plays there every night. There is also a gift shop in the hotel where you can buy souvenirs for your near and dear ones. The hotel will also arrange tours for you and you can also rent a car through them.

The hotel has all basic amenities like minibars, refrigerators, coffeemakers etc. Free internet access is available 24 hours and 7 days a week. The rooms have a neoclassical decoration and an antique style furnishing along with the open air restaurant with outdoor seating is very much lovely and pleasant. The well laid out buffet will surely please the guests and since the food is known to be excellent here, not to mention the live music that plays there every night. There is also a gift shop in the hotel where you can buy souvenirs for your near and dear love ones.

For more information about Ed Mercer and all his philanthropic deeds visit www.MrCostaRicasProperty.com