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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property

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

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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. 686 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena, Jenison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very conveniently located next to pedestrian Avenida Central allowing to explore the city center on foot. It's close to most major museums and architectural attractions. Very safe, beautiful lobby and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dewayne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
There was some construction going on that made us switch rooms and we had issues with our door lock.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel staff was excellent excellent bar and restaurant in downtown San Jose is convenient but a little run down
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful spot!
This property is fantastic. Beautiful, fun, great location, friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable and very clean everyday!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tanu

Liked: Staff & service
In a very busy area close to major attractions. The staff is great. The rooms though very very small and the bathroom was super tiny to move around in. With 2 kids it was very frustrating to get anything done.

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy. Very considerate to have coffe ans tea and some buscuits availble for the guests who leave eafly for their tours, really really nice. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel and the employees are wonderful. San Jose is a busy city. The hotel and all the little touches are lovely. The food and drinks at the rooftop restaurant were fabulous. Kenneth was great to talk to. Love this place and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel. It was clean. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Our room was spacious and freshly remodeled. The bed so comfortable. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024