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8.4

634 reviews

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

Avenida Central, San Jose, 29221, Costa Rica

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Pet Friendly

Casino

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Hotel Presidente

Set in the heart of San José, Costa Rica, Hotel Presidente is a four-star retreat located just 0.5mi from the city center on Avenida Central. Address: Avenida Central. Location: San José, Costa Rica.

Breakfast is offered daily, and a lively slate of amenities awaits: pet-friendly (free), casino, restaurant, private parking (free), complimentary Wifi, room service, shuttle service (extra charges), airport shuttle (extra charges), air conditioning, bar, tour desk, on-site parking (free), terrace, 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, elevator, and free toiletries.

Minimum price starts from $120, and the property has 634 reviews.

Azotea Calle 7 at Hotel Presidente invites guests to dinner with Mediterranean flavors in a modern, romantic setting. The restaurant’s ambiance blends sleek design with warm, welcoming vibes—perfect for a sunset meal after a day of wandering downtown. For a post-dinner moment, the terrace offers fresh air and city views, or the on-site bar provides a cozy spot to unwind. Nights here also carry a touch of excitement with a lively on-site casino for those feeling lucky.

Getting around is easy with a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk to help plan day trips, and convenient on-site parking options. Free private parking is available, along with on-site parking, making it simple to come and go. Complimentary Wifi keeps devices connected, and the bar and terrace invite relaxed social time. Shuttle service is available for a fee, and an airport shuttle is also offered at a charge.

Pets are welcome with no extra charge, allowing furry friends to accompany travelers on this Costa Rican city stay. The property accepts a variety of payment methods—Visa, American Express, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, Diners Club, UnionPay—while cash is not accepted. With 634 reviews, the hotel shares plenty of traveler impressions and remains a popular choice for a vibrant San José visit.

Closest airports

Tobías Bolaños International Airport

4.7mi

Juan Santamaría International Airport

10mi

Quepos La Managua Airport

34.1mi

La Fortuna Arenal Airport

50.5mi

Tortuguero Airport

58.2mi

Most popular amenities

Pet Friendly

Casino

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Premium, King Size

1 King Size Bed

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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This spacious room has modern décor, great hot shower with plenty of water pressure in a spotless bathroom, free wifi, comfortable bed and a breakfast with plenty of options. With King beds, the Standards are perfect in 300 Sq Feet (27 Sq Yards).

Premium Room, 2 Beds in Hotel Presidente

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Premium, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Double Beds

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Elegant, 1 Bed, Female Only

645 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite features tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Loft, 1 Bed

645 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

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Elegant Gentleman, 1 Bed

645 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite features tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

The Elegant Gentleman in Hotel Presidente

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Elegant Gentleman

1 Queen Size Bed

645 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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The Elegant Lady in Hotel Presidente

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Elegant, Female Only

1 Queen Size Bed

645 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Superior King Bed in Hotel Presidente

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Superior King Bed Room.

Superior Double Beds in Hotel Presidente

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Superior, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Double Beds

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Superior Two Double Beds

Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Queen Size Bed

Superior, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Double Bed

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Superior Queen Bed

Guest reviews

8.4

634 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Zoe

9.1

March 2025

We were really impressed during our stay. The hotel was in the ideal location just a few moments from the central strip of San Jose. All main attractions were within easy walking distance and the area felt safe. Staff were friendly and very helpful both at reception and at the restaurant. We appreciated the extra facilities including a tea and coffee bar downstairs including easy access to cold drinking water to fill up reusable bottles. We will definitely be recommending Hotel Presidente and would stay again.

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Julian

9.1

April 2025

Beautiful hotel in the centre of San Jose. Upon arrival, the concierge parked our car in a secure car park opposite the hotel. We were given a free upgraded room without asking. The bed was the just amazing, huge and comfy. Decor throughout the hotel was amazing. The restaurant food was excellent and well priced.

Breakfast rush hour didn't have enough tables in the main bit, but they accommodated in the lounge outside, so that was fine. I can't say I liked San Jose having toured the country and stayed in amazing places, but for 1 night this was an excellent option.

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Neil

9.1

May 2024

We had an overnight stay at Hotel Presidente prior to our return flight back to the US. Daniel was working the front desk and was very helpful to give us advice on must see attractions in old San Jose. The facilities were great and a very comfortable roome. We had a fabulous dinner on the rooftop restaurant to top off our stay and the breakfast buffet was exceptional.

The rooms had an older thermostat that wasn't intuitive, for adjusting our a/c unit. It was on a timer and the unit shut off in the middle of the night as the default was set to running for two hours. Otherwise it was perfect!

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Andrea

9.1

July 2024

The staff were friendly and very helpful. They recommended places to go, helped me call a taxi, and gave me tips on how to get around. As a solo female traveler, they never said my room number out loud and it made me feel safe. The rooms are clean and cute, I loved the shower! The ac kept the room at a comfortable temperature. The location is absolutely perfect! Steps from everything, including restaurants, shops, parks, museums and china town! The bed was a little hard for my personal liking but the pillows were great! Otherwise, the room was absolutely perfect for the time I spent there and I would return.

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Moira

10

February 2025

Liked it so much, i stayed at it at the beginning and end of trip to Costa Rica. Liked the mix of contempoary, tradtional and urban styles. Lots of ecletic furniture and decorative objects in the warehouse style reception area. Bedroom modern and simply sophisticated. Hotel situated in central area and good for visiting museums, theatre and churches. Lovely roof top terrace garden with bar and restaurant, had great meal and cocktail. Good breakfast buffet selection

Breakfast slightly pricey

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Nancy

10

April 2024

The whole experience at Hotel Presidente was very positive from the moment we parked the car until we left. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We really appreciated the welcoming smiles and conversation. Our room was clean and comfortable, breakfast had a nice assortment to choose from as well as an attentive staff. Dinner at the top of the roof restaurant was exceptional with great food and drink choices and amazingly attentive staff What impressed us the most was the excellent customer service it really made our experience in San Jose a very pleasant one so much we are looking forward to returning again soon.

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Cath

9.1

April 2024

We stayed at El Presidente for our last night in Costa Rica and were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the fun, industrial, quirky decor and very friendly welcome. The guys on reception very helpfully suggested some restaurants and souvenir shops to visit. The breakfast was outstanding, one of the best offered during our 3 week trip in Costa Rica. The rooms don't have the same quirky decor as the rest of the hotel however they were comfy and provided gorgeous lemongrass shampoo and conditioner which, after 2 nights roughing it in the jungle, felt like a real luxury! Be sure to enjoy the views from the roof terrace! We found a good shopping area nearby (and International bookstore with English language books) and with more time would have visited the National Museum which is walking distance.

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Anna

10

April 2024

We enjoyed staying at this hotel. 1. Location is great. One block from the main street. 2. Good security, gated hotel, and parking. 3. Spacious room. Good quality shampoo and shower gel. 4. Before coming, I requested a rolled-in bed. When we checked in, the room was ready and an extra bed was already in the room. All stuff is very attentive to details and trying to help. 5. Very nice and tasty breakfast. Not a lot of options, but everyone in our family found enough options. Very delicious. 6. Super nice rooftop patio. 7. Very nice hotel in general. We liked to have complimentary coffee and tea near the check-in desk and water in the room. 8. Loved to have a later checkout. Thank you!

AC in the room was dripping water/condensation.

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Kyle

9.1

January 2024

We booked this hotel last minute for just the one night, but we were very glad that we did. For the price, the hotel is very well equipped and the staff were very friendly. Breakfast was also very good (one of the best banana breads I’ve ever had in fact). We were glad to be in downtown for anyone unsure which area to stay in.

-The street the hotel is located on is a bit shabby, but didn’t feel unsafe. Perhaps more suited for guests without young children though. - Service at the restaurant was very slow when we just ordered some drinks. Our waiter also upsold our cocktails so they ended up being almost double the price than on the menu.

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Richard

9.1

April 2025

A very comfortable and interestingly designed hotel with good staff, lovely roof garden and bar/restaurant. It has a very central location with 5 minutes walking to the main sites. We were very surprised and appreciative that they presented us with a complimentary bottle of cava for our wedding anniversary.

Points of Interest Around Hotel Presidente

Attractions

Gold Museum

0.1mi

Plaza de la Cultura

0.1mi

National Theater (Teatro Nacional)

0.1mi

Braulio Carrillo National Park

0.4mi

San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)

0.5mi

Costa Rican Art Museum (Museo de Arte Costarricense)

1.6mi

Lankester Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanico Lankester)

14.2mi

Doka Estate

14.7mi

Rescate Animal Zooave

14.7mi

Irazu Volcano National Park

15.7mi

Orosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi)

17.6mi

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

19.6mi

Poas Volcano National Park

21.4mi

Sarchi

21.4mi

Rainmaker Park

26.3mi

Restaurants

Azotea Calle 7

Cuisines

  • Mediterranean

Ambiances

  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of Hotel Presidente

Pet Friendly

Casino

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Hotel Presidente

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Presidente

Is it possible to stay with my pet at Hotel Presidente?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Hotel Presidente. The hotel allows pets and there are no extra charges for them.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Hotel Presidente?

At Hotel Presidente, we have arranged the check-in post 02:00 PM and the room should be vacated by 12:00 PM.

Is there parking available at Hotel Presidente?

Yes, Hotel Presidente offers free private on-site parking for guests. Please note that a parking reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Hotel Presidente?

Rooms at Hotel Presidente are available starting from $120. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.

Which room categories can I book at Hotel Presidente?

The hotel offers three types of rooms at Hotel Presidente. The Superior Double Beds room has a size of 538 sqft and can accommodate up to 3 adults and 3 children. It features 2 double beds and does not allow smoking. The Superior King Bed room is also 538 sqft, can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, and has 1 king-size bed. Smoking is not allowed. Lastly, the Standard King Bed room has a size of 323 sqft and can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. It features 1 king-size bed and does not allow smoking.

Where can guests find entertainment in Hotel Presidente?

Guests at Hotel Presidente can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. They can try their luck at the casino, offering entertainment and excitement. The hotel also features a bar, where guests can unwind and enjoy a variety of drinks.

For those looking to explore the local area, the hotel offers walking tours. This provides an opportunity to discover the city's attractions and landmarks, while enjoying a leisurely stroll.

Additionally, guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, Azotea Calle 7. With its modern and romantic ambiance, it provides a delightful setting for a memorable meal. The restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine, allowing guests to savor a variety of flavors and dishes.

With these amenities, guests at Hotel Presidente can make the most of their time and have a pleasant and enjoyable stay.

Are there restaurants located within Hotel Presidente?

Yes, Hotel Presidente has a restaurant on site called Azotea Calle 7. The restaurant offers a modern and romantic ambiance and serves Mediterranean cuisine.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Hotel Presidente?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Hotel Presidente. The accepted payment methods include Visa, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, and UnionPay.