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Gran Hotel Costa Rica vs Hotel Balmoral

Which is fresher? A side-by-side of build year, last completed renovation and Chrono Score — every date sourced.

7.2
Gran Hotel Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica

Built1930

Last renovation2018

Chrono Score7.2/10 (Ageing)

StatusOpen

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5.5
★★★★Hotel Balmoral

San Jose, Costa Rica

Built1955

Last renovation2013

Chrono Score5.5/10 (Ageing)

StatusOpen

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Verdict

Gran Hotel Costa Rica is the fresher choice — higher Chrono Score (7.2/10), last renovated 2018.

Freshness only — not price, location or service. An under-renovation hotel's score reflects its last completed state.

Frequently asked

Is Gran Hotel Costa Rica or Hotel Balmoral more recently renovated?+

Gran Hotel Costa Rica — Renovated 2018 (Chrono Score 7.2/10). Hotel Balmoral — Renovated 2013 (Chrono Score 5.5/10). Gran Hotel Costa Rica is the fresher choice — higher Chrono Score (7.2/10), last renovated 2018.

What is the difference between Gran Hotel Costa Rica and Hotel Balmoral?+

On freshness: Gran Hotel Costa Rica was last renovated in 2018, and Hotel Balmoral was last renovated in 2013. Every date is sourced on each hotel's page.

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