Hotel Presidente

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from National Theater

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante) | View from room

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

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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Room options

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Tonight

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Tomorrow

Oct 8 - Oct 9

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

538 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

538 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

538 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

646 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (El Caballero Elegante)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

646 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

The Apex

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

646 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

El Atelier

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

646 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

1963

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

646 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

The Loft

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

646 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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
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 a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a porter/bellhop
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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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

$118 nightly

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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 Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Presidente on Oct 8, 2025 start from $119.0, 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 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?

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.