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Hotel Presidente

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Rooftop terrace
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished
Suite King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Overview of Hotel Presidente

VIP Access

Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property

9.0/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
Map
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San Jose, 2922-1000

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMorazan Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital11 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)35 min drive
VIP Access
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

About this area

San José

Hotel Presidente is located in Catedral, a neighborhood in San José, and is in a shopping district and near the airport. Museum of Contemporary Art and Design and National Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Plaza de la Cultura and Templo de Música. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio Nacional or National Stadium of Costa Rica. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and ecotours in the area. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk
  • Morazan Park - 2 min walk
  • National Theater - 3 min walk
  • National Park - 6 min walk
  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Spoon - 1 min walk
  • El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Hamburger Factory - 1 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Presidente

4-star hotel located in Catedral
Located close to Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater, Hotel Presidente provides a roundtrip airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Enjoy local cuisine and al fresco dining at the two onsite restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and 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. Guests reviews give good marks for 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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

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 16 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • 1 bar
  • 2 restaurants
  • 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 bathroom (select rooms)
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • 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

  • Cable channels
  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 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 per room

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 16 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one way)

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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 per room).

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Presidente?

As of Mar 28, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Presidente on Apr 26, 2023 start from CA $172.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Presidente?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Presidente?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM - 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 35 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Hotel Presidente and receive a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Presidente offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Hotel Presidente cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 62%
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 27%
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 7%
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 2%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

9.3/10

Cleanliness

9.3/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.9/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The staff were great and accommodating during our late check in. I like that they have a secure parking lot with security 24/7. The Decor was unique and had an old school ambiance mixed with modern style.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan K

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Good location for sightseeing and shopping. Felt very safe in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really appreciated the location of this hotel. It is a very walkable to museums, dining and shopping. The staff were all kind, patient and helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Ewa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just ok.

10/10 Excellent

Laure

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and very nice restaurant and staff on the rooftop

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022