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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Plaza de la Cultura

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
The current price is AED 377
AED 426 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 60 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mercado Central - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Avenida 2 - ‬2 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 concierge services
  • A porter/bellhop, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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 designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Norwegian, Spanish

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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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Presidente pet-friendly?

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

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.

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Hotel Presidente Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 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

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks great inside. Staff was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Opal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect. Very clean, staff friendly and helpful. The beds were very comfortable. The restaurant in the roof was also really good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, beautiful esthetic. This hotel is close to shopping, restaurants and bakeries
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the hotel.The lobby is amazing ! The food is excellent at the restaurant. Bed comfortable. The welcome snacks in the bedroom is the icing on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the middle of San Jose. Walked to some great restaurants and most of the key sites in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambience in a historic hotel with modern updates. Great, friendly staff. Wonderful rooftop terrace restaurant and bar with delicious food and attentive personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A boutique-style hotel in San Jose Centro. Major sights, food options and shopping are an easy walk. The staff is friendly and helpful. If I ever make it back to San Jose, I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. Great bedding. Stringent policies on guests visiting. They allowed me to lace but the process was exhausting and lengthy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Xiaolu

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

8/10 Good

Judy

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

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cosy little hotel with warm, friendly staff, central location close to the main sites but a bit sketchy with some dodgy characters around and not the cleanest streets. Would recommend if you don't mind the surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

aarthi

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

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation with wonderful staff. Secured gate valet parking. The area around the hotel is very safe. You just need to be aware that it is another big city and take the same precautions as anywhere else. We didn’t go out at night and were careful of pickpockets like the staff remind with posters and signs at the exit gate. Walking distance to all the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff greeted us upon arrival and they were very helpful. The property is very well maintained, paying attention to every detail, with dedicated spaces and everything was spotless. We loved the antique vibe! Our room was cozy and spacious. The rooftop bar & restaurant is very chick with a great atmosphere. Without a doubt this hotel is one of the best options of where to stay in Dan Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Myles

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