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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, a quick walk to Plaza de la Cultura
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Lobby
Rooftop terrace
Staircase
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Pet friendly
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  • Breakfast available
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  • 24/7 front desk
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10/10 Excellent

Th Hotel Presidente was a fun and conveniently located place to stay on my recent trip to San Jose. It was super clean, ...
Alyssa
Jul 19, 2024
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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San Jose, 2922-1000

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 3 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk
  • Central Park - 6 min walk
  • National Park - 6 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hamburger Factory - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Presidente

Upscale hotel near Plaza de la Cultura
Located close to National Theater and Templo de Música, Hotel Presidente provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a library. Be sure to enjoy local cuisine and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a computer station
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and central location
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Norwegian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Las Americas Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1963
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Presidente
Hotel Presidente San Jose Costa Rica
Presidente Hotel
Presidente San Jose Costa Rica
Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center Costa Rica
Hotel Presidente Costa Rica
Presidente San Jose City Center Costa Rica
Presidente Costa Rica

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Presidente pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Presidente?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Presidente on Aug 25, 2024 start from $135.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Presidente?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Presidente?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Presidente?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Presidente provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Presidente located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is steps from Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater. Templo de Música and Parque Espana are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 8 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 11 minutes.

Hotel Presidente Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Th Hotel Presidente was a fun and conveniently located place to stay on my recent trip to San Jose. It was super clean, the staff were friendly and extremely helpful, and the breakfast was great. I’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerardo Mora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with clean and modern rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a surprise because it was so nice and the staff so helpful. The food at the breakfast and restaurant was also great. We had a wonderful time there, would recommend it for anyone wanting to spend a few days in San Jose to see the city and the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable staff, location close to many spots in San Jose
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and updated. Room very clean and staff was friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the restaurant in the hotel for dinner, beautiful balcony and delicious meal. The only negative is the area around the hotel seems very unsafe and dirty, not the hotels fault but we were surprised by the area when we arrived. Maybe it’s just normal for San Jose but we didn’t feel safe walking around and stayed in our room and decided not to wonder around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique decor, excellent breakfast and coffee, very professional and friendly staff. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone coming to San Jose and would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Broomfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay in the middle of the CBD. The staff was awesome; if anything was needed, they were overwhelmingly helpful. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near downtown for pedestrian walking, friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast. Good restaurant and view of the city from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Presidente. Staff were super helpful and welcoming, and the room itself catered to all our needs. Defintely recommend this hotel!! Location was walkable distance to all downtown attractions and food places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Room was clean but construction noise in room next door at 8 am was annoying. Other than that our stay was wonderful and will be booking it on our return route home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudhir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant on the roof was stunning!!! And amazing service from the bell staff, and front desk folk. We had an early flight and they prepared a special little breakfast for us!!!! A little tricky to find/ park, but it’s expected for a dense downtown hotel. Food options nearby are good! And it was very walkable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, large room, nice bathroom but no closet, although we only stayed 1 night. Staff were nice. The area was a little rundown and felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved a Superior Room, which was spacious and comfortable. The hotel’s restaurant offers delicious cuisine. Its central location makes it convenient to visit the National Theater, Metropolitan Cathedral, and National Museum. There are plenty of nearby restaurants within walking distance. The hotel provides two parking garages equipped with secure sliding doors.Concierges Mr. Fernando and Mr. Gabriel were exceptionally helpful and patient when it came to accommodating our large vehicle for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the shower was great, however there was no windows. The breakfast was very average
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elkin David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
too much noise
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Onsite Restaurant/Bar & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0