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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from National Theater

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan
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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante) | View from room
Hotel Presidente in downtown San José offers a lively base for city exploration. Relax on the rooftop terrace or find quiet moments in the garden. Enjoy local dishes at two restaurants, and benefit from practical amenities like dry cleaning services and reliable WiFi throughout.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is £84
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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El Atelier | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Loft | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

The Loft

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1963 | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

1963

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante) | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Apex | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually furnished

The Apex

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Catedral, a neighbourhood in San José, Hotel Presidente is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Parque Espana, while Templo de Música and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design are cultural highlights. Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater are two other places to visit that come recommended. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and ecotours. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San José, 2922-1000

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 8 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Avenida 2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizzería Manolito Central - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Presidente

Upscale hotel near National Theater
Located close to Plaza de la Cultura and Templo de Música, Hotel Presidente provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. Enjoy local cuisine and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a computer station
  • Tour/ticket information, a lift and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast and central location
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

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
  • 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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 18 for adults and from USD 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Presidente pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Presidente?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Presidente on 12 Oct 2025 start from £83.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Presidente?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Presidente?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Presidente?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Presidente provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Presidente located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is steps away from National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura. Templo de Música and Parque Espana are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 8 minutes by foot and San Jose Atlantic Station is 11 minutes.

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