Pros (+) Very clean! Cool vibe. Great location. Incredible breakfast included. Very amicable staff.
4 stars
Hotel Presidente
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Overview
Located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, Hotel Presidente is an artsy, urban hotel that caters to guests with 80 smoke-free and soundproof rooms spread over 8 floors. The hotel rooms are outfitted with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges with free bottled water, comfortable hypoallergenic bedding and in-room safes. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, the hotel also provides rollaway beds, pet treats and adjoining rooms on requests. Upgraded rooms come with additional living spaces.
Guests are served a complimentary buffet breakfast with room service options. In addition, the hotel boasts a scenic rooftop terrace restaurant set against a mountain view, offering continental meals and a wide variety of drinks. It's also within walking distance fo a wide variety of restaurants and cafes serving everything from Italian to authentic Costa Rican cuisine.
Situated right in the center of a cultural hub, the Hotel Presidente is a popular pick with tourists because of it's close proximity to many world-famous cultural landmarks and institutions. It's less than five minutes from the Plaza de la Cultura, the Precolumbian Gold Museum, and the Costa Rica National Theater, and 0.3 miles from the Metropolitan Church and the Teatro Popular Melico Salazar.
Hotel Presidente is also conveniently situated 25-30 minutes away from the Tobias Bolanos and Juan Santamaria International Airports. Some of the hotel services include a 24-hour car rental, on-site currency exchange, and 24-hour front desk service. Guests can also take advantage of the airport and area shuttle for trips around the neighborhood while stay connected using the hotel's complimentary WI-Fi.
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Amenities at Hotel Presidente
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Car hire
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Currency exchange on-site
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- 24-hour front desk
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
Accessibility and suitability
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Roll-in shower
- Lift
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
Bathroom
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Telephone
- Tile/marble floor
- Storage available
Parking and transportation
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free parking
- Private parking
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
- Trouser press
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Things to do
- Eco tourism
- Casino
- Horse riding
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Garden
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Spa
- Sauna
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Overall, guests appreciated the hotel's location, cleanliness, and the quality of the breakfast provided. However, many reviewers criticized the service, noting that staff were often unprofessional and unhelpful, which detracted from their experience. The value for price was also mentioned as an issue, with some guests feeling that the hotel did not meet their expectations in terms of quality and services offered.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) The professional staff was incredible.
Pros (+) Located just off the bustling central street, the Hotel Presidente offers refined comfort in their modern-designed hotel. From friendly greeting from the staff to a tasty breakfast, our stay was pleasant from beginning to end. The location allows any traveler to find restaurants and the Teatre Nacional within minutes.
Cons (-) For such a modern and refined hotel, we were surprised to find the window would not lock shut! Though we were up high, this "insecurity" may cause anxiety for some; for others, like us, we prefer to have the window open at night. Our bed was also surprisingly hard while among new bathroom facilities when also in a room with new bathroom facilities.
Cons (-) Don't leave the hotel after dark.
Pros (+) Location was excellent-right on the pedestrian walkway convienient to stores, restaurants, and sights. Breakfast was included and had made to order eggs, and other offerings. Wi-fi was free. Rooms were very comfortable and very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Pros (+) The atmosphere, the fact that is new and clean. The personnel of the hotel, the food during breakfast.
Cons (-) I did not like the streets surrounding the hotel
Location
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José
What's nearby
- Museo de Oro120 m
- Plaza de la Cultura156 m
- Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica163 m
- Morazan Park214 m
- Museo del Jade300 m
- Parque Espana336 m
- San Jose Cathedral360 m
- San Jose Parque Central0.5 km
- Museo Nacional de Costa Rica0.5 km
- Barrio Amón0.5 km
- Mercado Central0.7 km
- Children's Museum1 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 8.2 |
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Distance to city centre | 2.2 km |
Nearest airport | San José Juan Santamaria Intl |
Distance to airport | 16.0 km |