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Hotel Description

Hotel Presidente puts you in the heart of San José, within steps of Plaza de la Cultura and National Theater. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free internet, and LCD TVs.

Las Americas Restaurant serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Places within a short walk of this 4-star Catedral hotel include Templo de Música and Parque Espana.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$173* Per night/room 2 Jun. - 3 Jun.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Property Features

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Presidente. An area shuttle within 50 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1963
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station (0.7 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle within 50 km available for a surcharge
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Presidente offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This San José hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Las Americas Restaurant - This rooftop bar specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

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.

Hotel Presidente offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 10
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.