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Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Plaza de la Cultura

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Lobby
2 restaurants, dinner served, local cuisine
Rooftop terrace
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant

Check out the area

Map
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San Jose, 2922-1000
  • Popular LocationPlaza de la Cultura2 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Theater3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Costa Rica6 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)30 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Pool
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Kids pool
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1009)
The price is $131
per night
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
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About the neighborhood

San José

Heart of San José.With a stay at this Catedral hotel, you'll be steps from Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater. Templo de Música and Parque Espana are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Cultura - 2 min walk
  • National Theater - 3 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk
  • Central Park - 6 min walk
  • Mercado Central - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Bar y Restaurante Tropical - 1 min walk
  • Azotea Calle 7 - 1 min walk
  • Hamburger Factory - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Presidente

4-star hotel near Plaza de la Cultura
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Presidente. An area shuttle within 50 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1963
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Presidente offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Norwegian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 for a fee: USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Hotel Presidente to the airport?

Hotel Presidente is 7.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Presidente?

As of May 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Presidente on Jun 12, 2024 start from $112.5, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Presidente have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Presidente offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 45 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel Presidente offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Presidente, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children.

Is there a casino at Hotel Presidente?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta (1-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Presidente?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Presidente?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Presidente have a pool?

Hotel Presidente does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Presidente have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Hotel Presidente have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Presidente to downtown San José?

Hotel Presidente is 0.3 mi away from San José.

Hotel Presidente Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodations. Great location, safe parking and a great restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and excellent service. Restaurant at rooftop has great view and good food.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Presidente
Very nice hotel in San Jose. Great service. Great breakfast. The terrace restaurant is also excellent. Really nice views. Property is unique. Decor is eclectic. Would definitely stay here again. However would not feel comfortable walking outside at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Faiad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It is clean, staff are pleasant and it's in an area with many shops and conveniences. However, we really disliked their "No Guests Policy", which is why I cannot give it 5 stars. I understand not allowing overnight guests, but I don't think it's acceptable for a hotel to stop you from having guests in your room for a few hours. As long as you're not damaging the property or being too loud, I think hotels should let you enjoy the room that you paid for as you see fit without enforcing infantilizing policies. They inform you of this policy upon check-in, but at that point what choice do you have, really?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Burlington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a great location, and we had a very nice large room and an excellent large buffet breakfast. The hotel and our room actually looked better in person than the photos we saw on the website. Given the location and the quality of the hotel and the room and breakfast, the price was not expensive. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

gabriella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool design, friendly and helpful staff. Lovely restaurant with a great outdoor seating, great service and fantastic food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for one night
Really elegant city hotel in the middle of San Jose. Walking distance to the National Museum. Shout out to Daniel at the front desk, who was exceptionally helpful in getting us to and from the airport. Note: the airport transfer is not free, it is $45 each way. We were unaware of this and might have chosen a different hotel if we had known. There is no gym or pool, as you might expect from a city hotel. This was fine with us as we were just stopping for one night in transition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice in downtown San Jose
Chic hotel in the downtown area. Great showers, very comfortable beds, tasty breakfast. Extremely helpful front staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024