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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
Lobby sitting area
2 restaurants, dinner served, local cuisine
Staircase
2 restaurants, dinner served, local cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
The price is AED 514
AED 581 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

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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
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
  • 50 sq m
  • 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
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk
  • National Theater - 3 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk
  • Central 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
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ave. 2 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Presidente

Upscale hotel near National Theater
Located close to Plaza de la Cultura 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 reception hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
  • 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

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Las Americas Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/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

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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 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. 682 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1004 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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing breakfast
Great central location. Good service. Amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheila, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting San Jose. The location is very central- half a block to the pedestrian mall and 4 blocks to the National Museum. Most other sites are also within walking distance. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant and couldn’t have been more pleased. Good breakfast, friendly and attentive staff, comfy beds, hot shower and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place had great design, staff, food, drinks. No negative comments
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Diane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nothing like the pictures. The rooms were tight and smelled of cleansers. There was one table next to the beds. There definitely is not a shuttle to the airport and the cars cost about 45.00$ to the airport. In a better note, the staff at the restaurant were helpful and nice. The steaks were tough but the soup great. But overall, the hotel is very tired in appearance and Beds and bedding. I would definitely not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A piece of Paradise
The hotel was very nice. We were in the floor being renovated and the workers kept the noise down. Dinner in the terrace was fabulous along with the breakfast buffet. Very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Presidente! The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, the room was very clean and comfortable. I ate at the on site restaurant, it was very pretty and delicious! The breakfast also has a ton of variety with a buffet as well as menu items ($18 usd). The location is walkable to many of the attractions in downtown San Jose, although the downtown area is a bit sketchy (not for the faint of heart) and unsafe after dark. If you are flying in/ out of San Jose and need a place to stay, this hotel is well worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, Modern Hotel in the middle of Centro
Very cute, quiet, and modern hotel in the middle of all the Centro madness. Walking distance to everything. So clean. People were so nice. The breakfast was delicious.
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