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Hotel Presidente

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Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Elegant escape in vibrant San José

Elegant architecture and a central location make this property perfect for exploring San José's vibrant attractions. Savor a delightful breakfast, sip classy drinks at the bar, and enjoy stunning rooftop views.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
The current price is P7,966
P9,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, 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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, 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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, 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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

The Apex

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

El Atelier

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1963

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

The Loft

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San José, 2922-1000

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mercado Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Q'Empanadas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Calle 7 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New York Street - ‬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. Be sure to 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and central location
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

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 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
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1963
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 Nov 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Presidente on Dec 24, 2025 start from P 7,966.01, 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.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 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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