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Hotel Presidente

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

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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
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Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • 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) | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Apex) | Premium bedding, down duvets, 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

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Plaza de la Cultura
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 centre, concierge services and dry cleaning.
Hotel Presidente offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Presidente's central location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Casino Fiesta. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Las Americas Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests love the restaurant and breakfast
  • Steps from Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Presidente. An area shuttle within 50 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Las Americas Restaurant – This rooftop bar specialises in local cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco 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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Hotel Presidente offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 688 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1003 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

Aira Marielle

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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