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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
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The Apex
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Lobby
2 restaurants, dinner served, local cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San José, 2922-1000
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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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El Atelier

El Atelier

  • 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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The Loft

The Loft

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

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About this property

Hotel Presidente

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from National Theater
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, 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Presidente's central location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Casino Fiesta. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Las Americas Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests love the breakfast and restaurant
  • Steps from National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Hotel Presidente offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 710 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Art & Design. The food. the rooftop par the flowers. The rooms were basic (& spotless/super clean) but the rest of the hotel was anything BUT basic and it is prime downtown location with FREE parking! The food at the Azotea 7 was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amanda in the reception was Amazing! We received a wonderful upgrade, a room with a balcony! The breakfast was. Extraordinary, the staff super friendly and welcoming! The Hotel aesthetics is gorgeous! A highly recommended this Hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building turned into a nice hotel. The roof top restaurant was excellent. We ate there 4 out of 5 nights we were there. However they refused to honor my Orbitz VIP status so breakfast was not included in my stay. They charge $18 a person for an extremely plain breakfast buffet that’s worth maybe half that amount. We walked around the corner to another hotel for better breakfast food at half the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel in central location for exploring the city. Lots of food and shopping areas nearby, walkable to most places. Staff were very professional and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harmin

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

2 day stay

the hotel is clean and in good area, lose to market, but it has lots of restrictions
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Roof top restaurant was lovely, unfortunately our stay was ruined by multiple issues checking in followed by, despite asking on check in about booking the shuttle and being told I could do it in the morning, to not being able to do it in the morning as it needed to be reserved 24hrs in advance ?? It would have been 24hrs in advance if they had booked it as I requested on check in. The rooms shown on Expedia are nothing like the room we were given, I was hoping for a smart boutique style hotel / room as per the photos and ended up with a very standard hotel room with no English channels on the TV or the ability to stream . Aside from the restaurant I was pretty disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient! Good location! Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All team are going above and beyond to accommodate needs of clients during stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

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

Great!

Very good location. Comfortable room and good breakfast. Ideal for visiting shops, museums and parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceed all my expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an oasis once you step inside! it is beautiful! Very nice lobby, beautiful restaurant, and nice quiet rooms. I was concerned it would be loud being right on a bus street but my room was quiet and had great views. Very nice breakfast buffet and very cool common spaces in the hotel for working or hanging out. Staff very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was cleaned daily, the staff was pleasant and willing to help with whatever I needed. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel! We were there only one night but it was great. Beautiful hotel, clean, great staff. The only downer, the surrounding area was dirty and so many homeless people that it was a bit uncomfortable walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ximei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, and you can walk to many places. There are many shops and restaurants nearby. The staff are very friendly and often recommend good restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai Lin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is outstanding. Anything we asked we got. Front desk agents were all friendly and personable! The best customer services we have experienced of all our hotel stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cylinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful and staff friendly and attentive! Great walkable location near many of top sites in San Jose! Will def stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy, Tallahassee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is newly renovated and was beautiful and comfortable. It was very clean. The breakfast buffet was delicious as was the rooftop restaurant. I loved the wait staff at the restaurants. Overall, very nice and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Trinna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms are very outdated, and the photos online did not accurately reflect what we experienced. On our first night, we discovered that the bed sheets were damp, and when pulling back the comforter, we found visible stains that looked like dirt or makeup. This prompted us to look around more closely, and we noticed a general lack of cleanliness dust was everywhere, including on the fire alarm directly above the bed (we took photos). Since we arrived late at night, we stayed for one night but decided to check out the next day, even though we had booked two nights. When we explained our concerns to the staff and requested a refund for the unused night, we were told to go through Expedia. However, when Expedia reached out to the hotel, the manager refused our refund request. At checkout, we even showed the front desk attendant the photos of the dirty comforter, but instead of acknowledging the issue, they simply said it would be changed and still denied a refund. The only positive aspect of our stay was the breakfast, which was genuinely good. Unfortunately, the overall experience, poor room conditions, lack of cleanliness, and unhelpful customer service does not justify the $300+ per night rate. We would not recommend this hotel.
Comforter when we first got to the hotel and opened the sheets to sleep.
Fire alarm right above the bed was very dusty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was excellent! Clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025