President Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (774 reviews)
1 Union Avenue, Bloemfontein 9300 P.O Box 1851, Bloemfontein 9300 , Bloemfontein , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Quiet suburb
Safe parking/secure
Friendly/helpful staff (some mentions)
Good value for some long-stay guests
Comfortable/spacious beds (some reports)
Room neat and well organized (some reports)
Well priced for certain guests
Cons:
Aging/poorly maintained facilities
Poor cleanliness in hallways and some bathrooms (brown water reported)
Air conditioning often not working properly
Wi‑Fi in rooms unreliable or not working
Broken/non-functioning bedside lamps and lighting
Plumbing issues and baths that pool water
Missing in-room amenities (fridge, iron, hairdryer) for some rooms
Long check-in queues and management hard to reach
Rooms not matching photos
Noisy plumbing/wall thinness between rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple reports of unclean hallways, brown/dirty water, dusty bedding and general upkeep issues indicate below-average cleanliness.
Service
8.3
Several guests praised friendly and helpful staff on multiple stays, though some complaints about management being unreachable and long check-in queues were noted; overall service rated positively by many guests.
Location
9.4
Consistently described as convenient, quiet suburb with safe parking and easy access — frequently cited as a strong positive.
Room Quality
4.5
Numerous comments about aging furniture, non-functioning bedside lamps, poorly performing AC (more like fans), leaking/shallow baths and rooms not matching photos — room quality rated low.
Amenities
4
Guests reported broken or missing amenities (Wi‑Fi in rooms often not working, no fridge/iron/hairdryer in some rooms), pool and common facilities needing maintenance.
Value for Money
7.3
Mixed opinions: several guests found it good value for the price (especially long-stay guests), while others felt it was overpriced given condition; overall slightly above average value.
Food and Beverage
6.6
Very limited mentions — one recurring note about breakfast inclusions causing confusion; no major praise or widespread complaints about food quality.
Overall Experience
6.6
Overall mixed experience: location and some staff interactions are positives, but persistent maintenance, cleanliness and amenity issues lowered many guests' satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-04 17:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
President Hotel, situated in Bloemfontein, offers guests a luxurious stay with air-conditioned rooms and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels for entertainment.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site restaurant and a 24-hour front desk at President Hotel, ensuring all your needs are met during your stay.

Nearby Attractions
Located just 1.1 km from Oliewenhuis Art Gallery and 2.2 km from Mega World, President Hotel is also in close proximity to JBN Hertzog and Boyden Observatory for added exploration opportunities.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience in Bloemfontein? Book your stay at President Hotel now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for ZAR 1,600 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 774 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 4.5
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 6.6
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Olyn • couple • za
8
Great
Pros:

Place is Central

Cons:

The fact the they don't have a fridge & Microwave in the rooms

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Maine • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Refilwe • family_with_children • za
3
Very bad as this was happening for the second time while visiting this hotel.
Cons:

There was no hot water for bathing, the toilets were not flushing and the carpet was dirty.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Mandlamaridili • couple • za
4
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Singazi • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Blouw • solo_traveller • za
1
Bad review ever
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

The carpet of the has stains,the water tank of the toilet was making noise all night long,the shower head is spraying the water all over the toilet. The door latch was not opening, I had to go up and down to change the access two times.During breakfast there was only one type of flavor for juice.I also requested for omelet during breakfast the was no ingredients for it.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Hussein • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Elzett • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Oniccah • solo_traveller • za
7
No specific name
Pros:

It was a convenient place especially for the purpose I visited for

Cons:

Please opt for wooden tiles. The carpets are too old. The curtains need to be changed. The wifi is there but it's not assisting at all...network is poor. Please provide at least DSTV

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Kabelo • couple • za
10
2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Thandeka • couple • za
7
2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Aphila • solo_traveller • za
9
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Tshepang • solo_traveller • za
5
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Kamohelo • couple • za
1
It was awful.. had to check out within an hour. What a waste of my money
Pros:

Nothing at all

Cons:

Everything.. from the service, rules and the room

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Kabelo • couple • za
10
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Seabata • solo_traveller • za
5
Fair hotel, a shadow of it’s former glory if you judge their foyer
Pros:

The location was what i needed. Friendliness of some of the staff was very warming given I stayed weekly since June.

Cons:

Aging hotel amenities that seems forgotten by management, toilet flushing system that’s difficult to operate to bedside lamps many not functioning as well as they should to AC’s that are more fans as they don’t get cool/ warm.

Lastly, management that’s out of reach with guest.

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
M
mavhungu • couple • za
6
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • couple • za
6
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
M
Modupi • couple • za
8
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Kennith • couple • za
5
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee