Hotel Presidente

Patio, Restaurant/places to eat, Day, Garden

4.2

Excellent(678 Reviews)

Hotel in San Jose

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center is located in the heart of San José and 100 metres from Costa Rica’s National Theatre and Plaza de la Cultura. It offers free daily breakfast and free WiFi access. The property boasts unique designed interiors.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

31.6 mi

Parque Diversiones

6.5 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

3.6 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.4 mi

Available Rooms

2 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Double • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Hotel Presidente

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4.2

Excellent(678 Reviews)

Hotel in San Jose

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

31.6 mi

Parque Diversiones

6.5 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

3.6 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.4 mi

Available Rooms

2 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Double • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.2

Excellent(678 Reviews)

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4.2

May 2024

Clean and welcoming hotel at a great location in the city center

Great location in the city center, very clean facilities, friendly staff (especially the staff taking care of the parking spaces and welcoming the customers arriving).

Some construction going on, so could not check out all facilities

4.2

May 2024

Great overnight stop

Good location, nice rooftop bar, great reception area. Staff were so attentive and helpful!

Basic rooms, clean, but not as nice as the reception area. San Jose itself is very disappointing compared to the rest of Costa Rica!

4.2

Jul 2023

It would be first choice to stay in San Jose.

The staff was exceptionally helpful. Spotless and comfortable. A pleasant oasis in San Jose.

4.2

Jul 2023

Eclectic oasis in the city

Extra attention to detail, eclectic design elements, and rooftop patio helped this hotel stand out. Great location as well. Free breakfast!

4.2

Jun 2023

our new go to place to stay in San Jose

staff was so kind and helpful. the rooftop terrace was amazing!

we didn’t have a great view from the room but it was very comfortable and clean

4.2

Jun 2023

Great stay in heart of city.

it was a hidden gem in the CBD. The restaurant & staff were great!

it would have been good to have tea & coffee in your room

4.2

Jun 2023

Disappointing

Staff

Room, Facilities,

4.2

Jun 2023

Good location and facilities but no uniform quality for client service

Location is great and the kindness and client orientation of some of their staff at front desk (Mr Fabian) and breakfast restaurant (two young boys, both teuly kind)

Front Desk staff. Unfortunately, two young ladies. They were talking over the phone with no respect that client was in front of her waiting for several minutes. They were resolving their own issues. No kind at all.

4.2

May 2023

Lovely stay to top off our tour of Costa Rica

Great location and the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in for a while.

4.2

May 2023

Very good

They offered me breakfast on to go as I had an early flight..

4.2

Apr 2023

Great location but outdated room, overpriced, and dishonest charges billed to my room

Great location. The room could use some updating, very old furniture, uncomfortable bed, and overpriced. For the price, I expected a modern room with amenities.

At checkout, I was charged more than the Booking confirmation. When asked why, the girl at the front desk had numerous explanations that were unfounded. 1 - She said the charges were in colones and not dollars. I was aware of that and I also know the exchange rate and the charge was still too high. I pressed for an explanation. 2 - She said the total included additional charges for taxes and fees. The booking total price already includes taxes and fees. I pressed further. 3 - She said I ordered “snacks” that were billed to my room and showed me receipts that were stapled to the room form I signed at check in. The signed receipts were NOT my signature. When I told her it wasn’t my signature, she said “maybe your husband ordered them.” I was traveling SOLO. It wasn’t until I insisted the extra charges be removed, then someone came over to speak with her in Spanish and suddenly she apologized and said it was a mistake. After going back and forth, the correction was made and I signed the corrected charge receipt. Then I asked her to compare the signatures and she saw the other receipts were NOT my signature. I don’t appreciate that she tried to imply *I* was wrong and explain all the bogus reasons I was charged more when none of them were true. It makes me question the integrity of the staff so I won’t stay there again. The interaction was very weird and it makes me wonder how often they do that and get away with it, assuming a foreigner won’t understand exchange rate or pay attention to their bill. Foreign visitors…BEWARE of sneaky charges and pay close attention to your bill at checkout.

4.2

Mar 2023

Beautiful historical hotel with amazing views from the top level!

Lovely hotel especially from the upper deck or lobby. The flowers and chandelier and restaurant were very nice with yummy foods! The prices were not bad for a high-end location and view. The rooms were large with jacuzzi tubs, and the beds were comfy. Location was an easy walk to most of the museums and parks in the City of San Jose. Parking was convenient and the staff was nice.

I wish the jets in the jacuzzi tubs worked. We had 2 rooms and neither worked. More of a selection of drinks in the lobby store. Also, parking was a little tight when tour busses dropped off tourists and then you could get out.

4.2

Feb 2023

Exceptional

The front desk staff were extremely helpful with taxis, shuttle reservations, and directions, all with professionalism and friendly.

4.2

Jan 2023

Highly recommend this great place to stay in SJO.

excellent location, great staff, lovely breakfast, beautiful rooftop bar and food. Very quirky hotel.

The room we had was very comfortable but seemed very bare and frugally furnished for a superior double.

4.2

Jan 2023

Friendly and helpful staff but hotel felt overpriced

Friendly helpful staff, clean room, very nice breakfast.

Location felt unsafe at night. Food and drink in restaurant was a little pricy and very ordinary. Room adequate and I guess city prices apply.

4.2

Jan 2023

Nice location to tour the museums.

Great food, nice facilities and we were given a free upgrade.

4.2

Jan 2023

Good

location, terrace and restaurant. staff at breakfast and parking especially nice.

uneven staff at reception and restaurant. room design was poor as to bathroom especially (too small)

4.2

Jan 2023

Pleasurable, comfortable and pleasant room. Great general hotel space. Great breakfast. Great staff!

The room is spacious and the property was very well furnished, designed and beautiful in the middle or the messy downtown. El Presidente is an oasis in the city.

The jet vents in the jacuzzi were dirty and contained muck. If turned on and used it would have been non romantic and filthy. The vents must be cleaned and sanitized well. There is no short cut.

4.2

Jan 2023

Good

The room and especially the bathroom were very spacious. The breakfast buffet was very good with a lot of different options. The hotel is located in the center near Plaza de la Cultura which is a very nice place to discover the city center.

The price is to high for what you get. The room is furnitured in a very basic way.

4.2

Dec 2022

Pleasant

the staff were great

location was not safest area

4.2

Dec 2022

Central Location with full service restaurants.

A nice selection of breakfast items.

Room and bathroom were dated.

4.2

Sep 2022

A great hotel to check out the city

Friendly staff, nice small and hip hotel. Rooms are nice.

Location is not very nice part of town, but Uber to cool, safer area in under 5 minutes. Hotel restaurant like nice and has a good vibe, but food was very underwhelming.

4.2

Sep 2022

Very good

Comfortable hotel. Great breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.

Menu in the terrace restaurant was quite limited.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

The average price for a rental in San Jose is $113 per night. This rental is $59 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel Presidente. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hotel Presidente pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Hotel Presidente?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Hotel Presidente

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Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel Presidente

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in San Jose?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hotel Presidente pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hotel Presidente?

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