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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Plaza de la Cultura

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan
The Apex
Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante) | View from room
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Living area

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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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 Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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El Atelier

El Atelier

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

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The Loft

The Loft

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

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1963

1963

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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)

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

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

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

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

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The Apex

The Apex

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

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About the area

San José

Heart of San José.With a stay at this Catedral hotel, you'll be steps from Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater. Templo de Música and Parque Espana are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Frondosita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Presidente

4-star hotel near Plaza de la Cultura
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

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.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1963
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, Norwegian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: approximately USD 18 for adults and 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

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 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. 692 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1004 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

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

Opal

Travelled with group
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

Ravinder, Rickmansworth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

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

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Travelled with partner
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

Rita

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

Great. VIP experience

Upgraded room was fantastic, spacious, quiet, huge shower. Luis at front desk very helpful and addressed all needs. Cute antiques in lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

Russell

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

An Excellent Stay

We had an excellent, although short stay at the Hotel Presidente. The room was very spacious. The extra amenities because of my Silver Status such as free gated parking, an excellent breakfast buffet, and sweet treats left in our room were much appreciated. I would recommend staying here and hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Garth

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Ebonie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sapna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing ! Esp the restaurant and beautiful rooftop. Great food and wine and views. Staff was super friendly location is convenient close to everything. Definitely coming back here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

allen

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

The best

Amazing stay staff was better than excellent. Super helpful. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres, Carteret

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the heart of the action in downtown San Jose. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Rooftop restaurant is pleasant. Our room was fairly small and quite plain
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

Philip

Travelled 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