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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante) | Floor plan
Lobby sitting area
Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan
2 restaurants, dinner served, local cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San Jose, 2922-1000
  • Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • National Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mercado Central
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante) | Floor plan

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Apex)

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Apex) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Apex)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Presidente

4-star hotel in Catedral
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Hotel Presidente offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center.

A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 50 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Presidente is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Las Americas Restaurant - This rooftop bar specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
  • 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 at the property

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

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

Hotel Presidente Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and I really enjoyed my stay. Everyone was very helpful if finding dining options in the hotel and around the area. The parking is also close to the entrance, a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Future go-to in SJ

Centrally located gem. Staff was friendly and helpful, room was comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was delish.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard M King

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aira Marielle

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Had a great stay thanks to great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice situated to proximity of food and walking paths
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in central San Jose. Good location for exploring the city. Staff was friendly and breakfast was delicious. Excellent restaurant on site for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so friendly and helpful from desk to the cleaning staff. Service was impeccable. I love the restaurant. The food was excellent and the drinks were the best I’ve had. We went there two of three nights and I regret not being able to go our last night. I will definitely be back when I return to San Jose

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was great

Exquisite decoration, comfy room, friendly staff, convenient location, a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, big room Good breakfast (Expedia reward) Great rooftop restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

marissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in San Jose

The hotel itself is nice . Unfortunately the location in San Jose was not the best. I came at night it looked very scary. And we could not even get a bit to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

aarthi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy small hotel in the city center, looks very basic, personal is friendly and willing to help, nice roof top restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team was amazing! Especially Nicole and Monica. We enjoyed the free breakfast every morning as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaolu

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay in San Jose

Fantastic stay in San Jose - really beautifully renovated historical building in San Jose. Fantastic reception and breakfast. One of the nicest cleanest rooms we’ve had (anywhere). Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fabulous. Spacious room, very clean, top notch staff from the concierge to the valet to the housekeeping to the waitstaff. They certainly take the time and make the effort to make your stay enjoyable. The breakfast alone is worth staying there for! As with anything in San Jose it was difficult to locate, but once we did it was great having a location so close to the city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

We really enjoyed the large and very comfortable beds and the best shower. The hotel was very cool and the staff super friendly and attentive. I highly recommend Hotel Presidente in San Jose. Great location.
Hotel entry
Patio restaurant
Spiral staircase
Entry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, even greater service!

Great property! Large, well appointed, comfortable room! Staff are out standing! I would return to this hotel for just the fabulous service!!! The breakfast buffet was top notch too! We had mixed reviews on the restaurant, but it’s worth trying. I highly recommend this gem of a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024