Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center is located in the heart of San José and 328 feet from Costa Rica’s National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura. It offers free daily breakfast and free WiFi access. The property features unique designed interiors. Rooms at San Jose City Center Hotel Presidente have modern décor with an LCD flat-screen TV. The amenities available also include a laptop safe and a hairdryer. Las Americas Restaurant is open just for breakfast, while the Azotea Calle 7 Restaurant is open just for dinners. There are computer terminals for guests to use in the lobby, along with currency exchange services and luggage storage. The National Museum and Gold Museum are within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Many busses stop nearby and San José Airport is less than 0.6 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in San José, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tsukasa
    Japan Japan
    Location: one block east of National Theater and 10 mins walking distance to Mercado Breakfast: The buffet at the restaurant next to the reception tasted good. Room: Super clean, water pressure in the shower room is great. Restaurant: Root Top...
  • Isabelle
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice location and pretty hotel. Nice views. Cool restaurant on top. Clean and modern.
  • Theresa
    United States of America United States of America
    Comfortable bed, pillows with good firmness, slept like a baby. Easily walkable to popular sites around San Jose. Breakfast was good with large array of fruits, breads, rice and beans, and eggs. Loved that there was gated parking included in...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Azotea Calle 7
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Hotel Presidente
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Casino
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Hotel Presidente takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Hotel Presidente accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that visitors in the rooms are not allowed. Only the number of people registered at check in have access.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Hotel Presidente

  • Hotel Presidente is 2,950 feet from the center of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Presidente offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Casino
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
    • Bar crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at Hotel Presidente is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Hotel Presidente has 1 restaurant:

    • Azotea Calle 7

  • Room options at Hotel Presidente include:

    • Double

  • Guests staying at Hotel Presidente can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Hotel Presidente may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Hotel Presidente is popular with guests booking family stays.