With a stay at Hotel Presidente, you'll be centrally located in San José, steps from Plaza de la Cultura and within a 5-minute walk of Templo de Música. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art and Design and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from National Theater.
What's nearby
Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Mercado Central - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
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
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Plaza de la Cultura
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 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, a television in a common area, and a reception hall. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 50 km.
Enjoy local cuisine at Las Americas Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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
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
Connecting rooms available
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
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
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
The hotel lobby is nicely decorated. Room has smell of paint. Restaurant at roof top has no alcoholic drinks and services were a bit off as the server struggled to understand what I needed though he was courteous and trying hard.
The hotel was a surprise because it was so nice and the staff so helpful. The food at the breakfast and restaurant was also great. We had a wonderful time there, would recommend it for anyone wanting to spend a few days in San Jose to see the city and the surrounding area.
Hotel was very nice and updated. Room very clean and staff was friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the restaurant in the hotel for dinner, beautiful balcony and delicious meal. The only negative is the area around the hotel seems very unsafe and dirty, not the hotels fault but we were surprised by the area when we arrived. Maybe it’s just normal for San Jose but we didn’t feel safe walking around and stayed in our room and decided not to wonder around.
Very unique decor, excellent breakfast and coffee, very professional and friendly staff. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone coming to San Jose and would stay here again without hesitation.
Great location near downtown for pedestrian walking, friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast. Good restaurant and view of the city from our room.
I can’t say enough good things about this hotel. The staff was amazing. We bookended our vacation in Costa Rica by staying a night at both ends of it at the Hotel Presidente. We flew in to San Jose and then traveled to other cities. San Jose doesn’t have much to offer. However, this property really stands out and provides their guests with an actual experience. I wish I could remember the names of the team members who helped us out. They were so friendly and accommodating. I was in CR with friends to celebrate my 50th bday and they really made it special. They put amazing amenities in our room—both times. I never would have expected it, but it was such a nice touch. Their attention to detail was spectacular. When we drove up, it was pouring out. They greeted us at the car, gave us umbrellas, and helped us in with our luggage. The check in process was quick and easy. The front desk staff was incredible. They provided dining suggestions and helped us with directions. What made this place really stand out was how they handled a negative situation. Our room had been recently painted and it still had a very strong paint smell. I asked if there was a way to change rooms (I never want to be that guy)—even if it was a room downgrade. They gladly switched us, and actually upgraded us to a gorgeous, enormous room. To top it off, their breakfast buffet has something for everyone and their hotel bar is amazing.
The property was beautiful and the staff was amazing. We stayed there twice on our trip—once in the beginning and once at the end. It bookended our vacation. For the second stay on our trip, they had recently painted our room and the smell of paint was a bit strong. I asked if there was the ability to change to another room—even a downgrade—and they were very accommodating. More than that, they upgraded us. I can’t say enough amazing things about the staff. The hotel was clean, the breakfast they offered was great, the hotel bar was classy, and the drinks were delicious. They didn’t skip on the details at all. It was pouring outside when we were checking in, and the staff came outside to help us with our bags and gave us an umbrella for the walk in. The front desk team gave us dining and shopping recommendations, and helped us with directions. They were so friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend.