Hotel Presidente

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(1,000 Ratings)

Hotel in San Jose

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

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

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Plaza de la Cultura
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

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

3.5 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen • 323 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

$$$$

Hotel Presidente

$$$$

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(1,000 Ratings)

Hotel in San Jose

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

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

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hotel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

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

3.5 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen • 323 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(1,000 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2024

Great property! Large, well appointed, comfortable room! Staff are out standing! I would return to this hotel for just the fabulous service!!! The breakfast buffet was top notch too! We had mixed reviews on the restaurant, but it’s worth trying. I highly recommend this gem of a hotel!

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

This property is fantastic. Beautiful, fun, great location, friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Very good

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Great central location. Good service. Amazing breakfast!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This place had great design, staff, food, drinks. No negative comments

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great location with clean and modern rooms

1.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Hospitable staff, location close to many spots in San Jose

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Was a great stay in the middle of the CBD. The staff was awesome; if anything was needed, they were overwhelmingly helpful. I would stay here again

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Great location near downtown for pedestrian walking, friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast. Good restaurant and view of the city from our room.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Great staff. Very welcoming and helpful.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Part of the hotel was under construction, but it was not a problem. It was a former factory, so the layout is a little strange, but it has a lot of character. The room was spacious, the bathroom was spacious, and it was clean. The mini frig didn't work well enough to keep food in there, but drinks would be fine. The buffet breakfast was VERY good! It is super convenient to the city center; however, that does mean traffic noise early in the morning. We were getting up early anyway, so it wasn't a problem. But if you plan to sleep in and are sensitive to noise, this might not be the place for you. There is one restaurant in the hotel; a little expensive in my opinion, but the tomato soup was excellent. The staff was very nice. I would return to this hotel.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Presidente. Staff were super helpful and welcoming, and the room itself catered to all our needs. Defintely recommend this hotel!! Location was walkable distance to all downtown attractions and food places.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Excellent service, will stay here again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Room was clean but construction noise in room next door at 8 am was annoying. Other than that our stay was wonderful and will be booking it on our return route home.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Excellent service

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

The restaurant on the roof was stunning!!! And amazing service from the bell staff, and front desk folk. We had an early flight and they prepared a special little breakfast for us!!!! A little tricky to find/ park, but it’s expected for a dense downtown hotel. Food options nearby are good! And it was very walkable!

2.5 / 5.0

May 2024

We loved this hotel! We were traveling as a group of 3 women and felt very safe staying here. The complimentary breakfast was very good and the front desk was very helpful during our entire stay. I would recommend this hotel. + it’s located in the city center which made it easy to walk to all the local sights. We stayed for one night before catching a shuttle to La Fortuna!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Great hotel, large room, nice bathroom but no closet, although we only stayed 1 night. Staff were nice. The area was a little rundown and felt unsafe.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

We reserved a Superior Room, which was spacious and comfortable. The hotel’s restaurant offers delicious cuisine. Its central location makes it convenient to visit the National Theater, Metropolitan Cathedral, and National Museum. There are plenty of nearby restaurants within walking distance. The hotel provides two parking garages equipped with secure sliding doors.Concierges Mr. Fernando and Mr. Gabriel were exceptionally helpful and patient when it came to accommodating our large vehicle for parking.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2024

The room was nice, the shower was great, however there was no windows. The breakfast was very average

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The hotel really exceeded expectations. We ended up with a huge room which was truly one of the nicer accommodations I’ve had. The restaurant at the hotel was amazing and the staff did a great job. I’d stay here again 100%

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The room was very large, quiet, king size bed, with little fridge, two comfortable chairs and small table. The bathroom had a large shower and a jetted tub. We were very pleased to be so close to museums and the central walkway. We enjoyed exploring the museums, local brewery and restaurants. We did take a CB kill tours, but didn’t realize the hotel offers this as a service. The restaurant on site was very nice and super friendly fly staff there too.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

LOVED this property. The people were great. The surrounding area was pretty dirty and gross, but we found some things to do and some places to eat!

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The property was very clean and the central location made going to the National Theater, Metropolitan Cathedral and National Museum very convenient. Very walkable. However, the areas outside the hotel were a little dirty. Felt completely safe during the day. Would not advise to walk alone on the surrounding streets after dark.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Parking, service, drinks, vibes

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Very nice hotel, our room was large and the bathroom huge. The breakfast offers variety.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in San Jose is $104 per night. This rental is $114 above 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 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Outstanding(1,004 Ratings)

Hotel Presidente

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in San José

4star

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Garden · Pets allowed · Kitchen or Kitchenette

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Hotel Presidente

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Hotel Presidente

Hotel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Ratings and 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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