Hotel Presidente

Hotels
8.6 (749 reviews)
Avenida Central , San José , cr

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Basic amenities available
Cons:
Rooms are basic
Occasional noise
Restaurant costs might be high

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
The cleanliness is generally well regarded, but some rooms mentioned are too basic.
Service
8.81
Staff are friendly and helpful as noted in multiple reviews.
Location
8.96
Great central location mentioned in several reviews.
Room Quality
8.41
Rooms are considered basic, some lacking views.
Amenities
8.64
Basic amenities are available, with comments on rooftop bar and breakfast.
Value for Money
8.4
Some reviews mention prices being higher than expected for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Breakfast is decent but some found it overpriced.
Overall Experience
8.72
Overall experiences are good, with an option to return for many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:45

Property Description

Unique Interiors and Modern Amenities
Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center offers guests a stay in the heart of San José with uniquely designed interiors and modern amenities such as LCD TVs and laptop safes in every room.

Dining Options
Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast at Las Americas Restaurant and dinner at Azotea Calle 7 Restaurant, both conveniently located within the hotel.

Convenient Location and Services
Situated just 100 meters from Costa Rica’s National Theatre, this hotel provides easy access to top attractions like the National Museum and Gold Museum. With free WiFi, computer terminals, and currency exchange services, your stay is sure to be hassle-free.

Experience the best of San José at Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center. Book your stay now for a memorable visit!

Important information:

Please note that visitors in the rooms are not allowed. Only the number of people registered at check in have access.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 749 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 8.81
Location: 8.96
Room Quality: 8.41
Amenities: 8.64
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.72
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Stefan couple de
8
Hotel sehr gut, immer wieder gerne, top Frühstück und gutes Restaurant auf Roof Top Terrasse
Pros:

Frühstück top
Lage sehr zentral
Personal sehr sehr freundlich

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
J
Jeani extended_group us
8
Exactly what we were looking for!
Pros:

Location was perfect, room was nicely appointed and breakfast was great!

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
S
Steve couple gb
7
Pros:

Great location and really helpful staff.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Zainan couple us
7
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
8
Great hotel, Perfect for a stopover but can’t do much about the local environment
Pros:

The hotel and its staff are excellent. Great terrace bar and restaurant (food really tasty). Spacious and comfortable bedroom. Quirky style of hotel

Cons:

Its location. San Jose not the best place to stay and very much felt hotel bound.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Susana Magalhaes solo_traveller pt
7
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
extended_group fr
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
E
Eva Luz couple au
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

Nice facilities. Friendly staff, good location.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Christelle couple fr
10
Un hôtel très confortable avec un super petit déjeuner
Pros:

Petit déjeuner extraordinaire et le restaurant Sur le toit terrasse est également très bon.
Très bonne literie.
Personnel très aimable.
Très pratique, à l’arrivée une personne se charge de garer notre voiture dans le parking.

Cons:

Rien.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Tatiana couple fr
8
Pros:

Pour une nuit cet hotel est parfait. Super déco et très bon accueil. Literie très confortable. Hotel très bien situé pour se balader dans le centre historique.

Cons:

la chambre : vieille, le frigo faisait trop de bruit ! et chambre Humide.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Francisco Molinari solo_traveller gt
8
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
9
Top quality hotel in the middle of the city
Pros:

Very cleverly designed public spaces, quirky furnishings, great roof terrace and very tasty food. Large comfortable rooms and lovely staff. Very good breakfast too

Cons:

No tea/coffee facilities in room. On the pricey side

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Stefanie couple at
8
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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rosyy77 solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Tutto ,posizione centrale ,personale accoglient e disponibile, pulizia e tanto anche la colazione ..lo consigliamo .

Cons:

Nulla

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
M
Maruang86 solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Todo perfecto

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
A
Andy couple ch
10
Für unsere Ferienbeginn war das Hotel optimal
Pros:

Sehr sauberes Hotel und nette Angestellte. Das Frühstück war sehr gut

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Lennis solo_traveller cr
9
Will stay again
Pros:

The staff the bed and the restaurant

Cons:

The area

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
K
Katrin couple be
9
Centrally located to explore downtown San Jose
Pros:

The room was very spacious and light. We had a room on the 7th floor. The bathroom was great and the shower had excellent pressure. The bed was nice and comfy. Breakfast buffet was good and offered a wide choice - location of the hotel is very central, all the museums are in easy walking distance. The added bonus is the restaurant/ bar - service is great, and views are lovely.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
K
Kajsa couple be
10
Nice hotel in the centre
Pros:

Lovely room and great breakfast . Well situated, very central.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Claudia solo_traveller de
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee