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
- National Theater: 0.1 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 (99)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Presidente
- All travelers (99) 3.9 / 5
- Business (12) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (37) 4.1 / 5
- Families (11) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (16) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (22) 3.9 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 4
84%
would recommend to a friend.
- Most recent
- Highest score
- Lowest score
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Pistol Pete
Do not stay at The Hotel Presidente
The Hotel Presidente has recently instituted a guest policy. I have no problem with them instituting a guest policy, but I do have a problem when this guest policy is not made available me. I did not find out until I tried to sign in a guest. I will not stay in the Hotel Presidente and I will tell all of my friends not to stay there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
can not come in
not good for single
did not have a nice time at this hotel you will not like it looking too have fun do not stay here.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
J. Douglas
Very Disapointed
After booking my room with my girlfriend from Costa Rica the Hotel would not let her check in because she arrived 3 hours after me and was not dressed appropiate, accouding to them. We were told this after I had already unpacked and after her 4 hour bus ride and my 6 hour flight. I was forced repack everything and move to a different hotel. I was also informed that the Presedente was going to charge me for a whole day even though I was only there for 3 hours. The hotel was also under construction which I was not told about either. Horrible experience.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
safe and convient very relaxing and friendly staff
the taff is very friendly all requests are met and a follow up call is made to make sure your request was met and in a timely manner.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Long walk from hotel
a restaurant called Machu Picchu is a short cab ride away by far the best inexpensive dining in the area
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Rivermic
Location was great !
Check to see if rennovation is finished first ! When it is done I would rate hotel higher.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Helpful staff, terrible location
Other than the room and the restaurant, I did not see any other amenities at this hotel. There is an unpleasant casino connected to the hotel, but guests hardly know it is there unless they use the stairs and see a door on the second floor guarded by a security guard. There is the usual Internet-linked computer in the lobby, but no exercise facilities or other amenities. There is practically no value in staying in downtown San Jose: It is dirty, dangerous and decaying. There are few sites to see (best is the National Museum) and they can be done in half a day. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. Some insane interior decorator decided that all flooring surfaces in the hotel should be tiled. The result is that noise travels everywhere. As a business traveller not interested in the seedy night life that surrounds this hotel, I will stay in the outskirts next time.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
There are very, very few (if any) decent restaurants in downtown San Jose.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
hotel presidente
Staff and service were excellent until checkout. The young lady that checked me out definitely had a bad attitude and tried to overcharge me for an incidental of all things. The location is in the heart of the city and you can enjoy dining with a clear view of the street and all the hustle of people going by. Security was particulary excellent.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jimmy joe
"Fantastic getaway"
clean nice just what the doctor order,take it easy no hurry
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
del ray
Reviewer score
Would recommend
r.l.
nice hotel beware of casinos
hotel clean,everybody very nice,helpful.hotel in center of town many shops,casinos eaterys.beware of casinos though slots are against law so this makes them unregulated like in states,they do not pay because they have to pay fines when casino is inspected.nice way for goverment to get around machines set to not payoff.prices for food and drinks high at hotel,free breakfest 6-10 a.m. daily is good enough to get day started.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
airport has same stuff better prices, not pushy vendors like in most places i have traveled,markets were like most in mexico ,d.r.,etc.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Not as good as the Picture
The security of the hotel was nice especially given the area, but there was no pool as pictured and the room was so so. Still was a nice place for the area. The front desk was very helpful with cabs and food and such.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
