Hotel Presidente
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Hotel Overview
Recommended for a night in San Jose
This was a great choice for our last night, giving us a chance to explore the city a bit. The staff...
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jaimek12
- May 11, 2013
Honeymoon
We had a great time here. The breakfast was perfect and the staff was so nice. They even gave us...
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Mck34
- Mar 23, 2013
Explore San Jose from hotel with central location, free breakfast
The Hotel Presidente sits at the heart of downtown San Jose, within a few blocks of the National Theater, Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Central Market. A posh retreat in the capital's government and business district, the Hotel Presidente offers amenities to suit business and leisure travelers. Hotel Presidente guests receive a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning, free Wi-Fi access, and the hotel has a full-service spa and fitness center on-site.
Hotel Presidente Rooms
- Standard Room Double
- Our most traditional room type provides our guests with 215-375 square feet of living space. Standard Room offers two beds, making them ideal for both business and leisure travelers.
Amenities:Air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, cable / satellite TV, color TV, en-suite / private bathroom, hairdryer, internet access, iron / ironing board, laundry service, mini bar, modem / data port connection, non-smoking rooms, room service, safe in room, telephone and voice mail. - Standard Room King
- Our most traditional room type provides our guests with 215-375 square feet of living space. Standard Room offers a King size bed, making them ideal for both business and leisure travelers.
Amenities:Air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, cable / satellite TV, color TV, en-suite / private bathroom, hairdryer, internet access, iron / ironing board, laundry service, mini bar, modem / data port connection, non-smoking rooms, room service, safe in room, telephone and voice mail. - Spa Rooms
- Our lavish Spa Rooms feature a two-person Jacuzzi. These rooms were designed with your relaxation and comfort in mind, and include a lounging area and a king size bed in an ample 480square feet space.
- Junior Suite
- Our generously sized and newly renovated Junior Suites offer 500-650 square feet of spacious accommodations in a warm and inviting decor.
Luxuriate in the comfort and convenience of separate living room and bedroom areas. Junior Suites feature a comfortable king size bed and outstanding mountain and city views.
Amenities:Air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, cable / satellite TV, color TV, en-suite / private bathroom, hairdryer, internet access, iron / ironing board, laundry service, mini bar, modem / data port connection, non-smoking rooms, room service, safe in room, telephone and voice mail. - Grand Spa Suites
- Our Grand Spa Suites are truly inspired. These spectacular 650 square feet suites feature a glass enclosed two-person Jacuzzi, and are designed with your ultimate relaxation in mind.
The Grand Spa Suite offers the spacious luxury of a king size bed, ample living room and a balcony offering unparalleled mountain views of San Jose's Central Mountain chain.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- FREE parking
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Elevators
- Activities
- Fitness center or spa
- Casino
- Spa services
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- 24 hour room service
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- Tour desk
- Conference facilities
- Doctor on call
- Currency exchange
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
- Wheel chair access
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible elevators
Hotel Map
- Area served
- San Jose.
- Nearby airports
- Juan Santamara International Airport.
- Area description
- Bustling downtown San Jose houses Costa Ricas financial district, along with most governmental offices and institutions. The Central Avenue Boulevard and its surrounding parks and plazas have been called the biggest outdoor shopping center in Central America.
Nearby points of interest
- Precolumbian Gold Museum: 0.1 mi
- Plaza de la Cultura: 0.1 mi
- National Theater: 0.1 mi
- Parque Espana: 0.2 mi
- National Museum (Museo Nacional): 0.3 mi
- Central Park (Parque Central): 0.3 mi
- Parque Zoologico Nacional Simon Bolivar: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art and Design: 0.5 mi
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden: 0.5 mi
- Jade Museum (Museo Nacional del Jade): 0.6 mi
- El Pueblo: 0.6 mi
- Museo de los Ninos: 0.6 mi
- Museo de Arte Costarricense: 1.6 mi
- Correos de Costa Rica: 3.9 mi
- Pueblo Antiguo (Parque Nacional de Diversiones): 4.3 mi
- Precolumbian Gold Museum: 0.1 mi
- Plaza de la Cultura: 0.1 mi
- National Theater: 0.1 mi
- Parque Espana: 0.2 mi
- National Museum (Museo Nacional): 0.3 mi
- Central Park (Parque Central): 0.3 mi
- Parque Zoologico Nacional Simon Bolivar: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art and Design: 0.5 mi
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden: 0.5 mi
- Jade Museum (Museo Nacional del Jade): 0.6 mi
- El Pueblo: 0.6 mi
- Museo de los Ninos: 0.6 mi
- Museo de Arte Costarricense: 1.6 mi
- Correos de Costa Rica: 3.9 mi
- Pueblo Antiguo (Parque Nacional de Diversiones): 4.3 mi
- Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi ): 14.8 mi
- Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo: 18 mi
- Chirripo National Park: 50.5 mi
Dining
- Restaurant:
- Start your day with the hearty breakfast. At lunch, choose from delicious salads, sandwiches and burgers. If you crave pasta or steak, stop in for dinner. The hotel also cater to your sweet tooth with the tantalizing dessert selection. Catch up with friends over drinks and appetizers from the full bar. Meet over an aromatic cup of Costa Rica coffee. Whatever time of day, you will find just the right thing to eat or drink at the News Cafe. The full menu features American specialties and Costa Rica delicacies. The bar is well stocked with a wide selection of soft drinks, spirits, domestic and imported beers and wines. Located on the ground floor of the Hotel Presidente, the News Cafes terrace is directly on Central Avenue, giving you a front seat to watch the energetic pace of downtown San Jose. The comfortable, relaxing atmosphere makes this the ideal place to catch up on conversation while enjoying a delightful meal.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (101)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Presidente
- All travelers (101) 3.9 / 5
- Business (13) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (37) 4.1 / 5
- Families (11) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (16) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (23) 3.9 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
DanielMex87
A good place to go for buissnes
Excellent hotel very clean and really nice staff, the only problem i see is the breakfast it wasnt at the level all the other things were, was good but beside that the experience was wonderful, the hotel is placed in a really good spot in the center of san José with a lot of restaurants and places to see, I highly recommend this hotel. Sorry for my english
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jpsal
Great Place to Relax
Everyone of the staff takes great pride in making sure you have everything you need...located on the busy board walk close to everything...security is very good, I would recommend this place to my friends... Respectfully, Jesse Salazar
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jaimek12
Recommended for a night in San Jose
This was a great choice for our last night, giving us a chance to explore the city a bit. The staff were all very nice: good bartenders/baristas. The breakfast and coffee was the best we had in CR. It will be perfect when they open the full-service restaurant, as currently the bar/lounge/dining area is shared with the lobby.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
walkabout70
President Obama
Due to the president's visit a lot of the roads around the hotel were closed. The friendly staff did an amazing job making sure I got to my destinations quickly and avoided road closures. The hotel is beautiful and very secure. The location is central to everything except the airport and I felt quite safe walking the area. (although this may have been because of the expanded police presence due to the President's visit.) Overall well worth the price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Papi's Sports Bar is one block away and has a great friendly atmosphere.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mck34
Honeymoon
We had a great time here. The breakfast was perfect and the staff was so nice. They even gave us breakfast to go when we had to leave at 5am for the airport.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Not Applicable
There weren't many options for night life in the area besides casinos.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mary and Terri
quiet room in a busy area
After touring around the country, a nice place to enjoy the city : museum and good restaurants nearby. High traffic (car and foot) area, the hotel was clean, and felt safe. The room was tranquil and quiet with no outside noise. Local crafts nearby for souvenirs. Enjoyed a facial and massage at the spa...nice!!!!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
pints
central location
best part about this hotel was the staff and how helpful and friendly they were.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
PeterBrooklyn
More bang for your bucks
Staff was courteous and the location was smack middle of everything. Add free wifi and free breakfast, and you have all you would need.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
kickstone
excellent downtown location
Location is right on the pedestrian mall and next to a kfc fast food restaurant. Rather spartan quarters, but adequate. Nice buffet breakfast and the staff was attentive. I was impressed that the desk provided stamps gratis for my postcards. Was really great that I didn't have to be bothered about getting stamps and finding a post drop. I really liked that. I would stay at the Hotel Presidente again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
lots of fast food restaurants on the pedestrian mall
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Byron B
Nice rooms
Nice rooms comfy beds clean good location safe breakfast average
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Turn right after exiting hotel and the first local restaurant was awesome and a great value.also try the pizza from the small local pizza shops excellent
