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Hotel Presidente

San Jose

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Hotel Presidente offers a sophisticated, central San Jose stay, placing guests amidst the capital's cultural sights, shopping, and nightlife. Enjoy panoramic city views from its rooftop bar and savor Costa Rican-inspired cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, complemented by a generous complimentary breakfast. Modern rooms, including options with terraces or separate living areas, provide contemporary comfort and practical amenities for an immersive city experience. With a 4-star rating and a 9.24 overall guest satisfaction score, it's an ideal choice for exploring San Jose.


City views and a central San Jose stay

Watch San Jose open out around you from Hotel Presidente's rooftop bar. Panoramic city views give an evening drink a sense of place after a day among the museums, shops and restaurants of the capital. This modern, central hotel puts you in that experience, with contemporary comfort for the hours between outings.

Give the capital more than a passing visit

The National Theater, Gold Museum and Central Market are natural directions for a cultural day. Follow them with time among historic sites, the city's art scene or the everyday life of its streets. Nearby shopping districts and malls add opportunities to browse clothing, handicrafts and souvenirs, while restaurants and nightlife give the evening a different direction.

Breakfast and Costa Rican flavors

The complimentary breakfast buffet includes hot and cold dishes, fresh fruit, pastries and beverages, making room for an unhurried morning or an earlier departure. Later, the restaurant serves local and international dishes using fresh ingredients and flavors inspired by Costa Rican traditions. You can explore the capital's dining and still keep a meal close to your room.

Contemporary comfort between city days

Rooms have modern furnishings, air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, free WiFi and spacious bathrooms. Their comfortable, welcoming interiors create an interval between outings, giving you somewhere to rest without losing the convenience of a central stay. Choose the room that fits how long you will be in the capital and how much time you plan to spend at the hotel. Superior accommodation has a separate bedroom and living room, with a rollaway available; the Concept Room has a terrace and sitting area. Compare those differences if separation or outdoor space matters.

A 24-hour front desk assists with requests, and staff can recommend local attractions and help arrange transportation. A fitness center, business center and laundry service provide practical support during a visit of several nights. Those details make it easier to let the city hold your attention, from a museum morning to time browsing shops and an evening looking back over San Jose.

What makes Presidente a city-stay choice

  • Central San Jose as part of the vacation: Cultural sights, restaurants, shopping and nightlife are close to this contemporary city hotel, making it a choice for travelers who want time to experience the capital.
  • A rooftop outlook over the city: The rooftop bar has panoramic views of San Jose, giving an evening drink its own sense of place after a day exploring the capital.
  • A generous included morning meal: Complimentary buffet breakfast brings hot and cold dishes, fruit, pastries and beverages together before the day's plans.
  • Local and international flavors: The hotel's restaurant uses fresh ingredients and flavors inspired by Costa Rican traditions, providing a meal at the property between visits to nearby restaurants.
  • Contemporary comfort between outings: Rooms have air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, free WiFi, spacious bathrooms and comfortable furnishings, supporting time spent resting as well as exploring.
  • Staff help and practical facilities: A 24-hour front desk can assist with requests, recommendations and transportation arrangements. Fitness, business and laundry facilities make a stay of several nights practical.
  • Culture and shopping in the same visit: The National Theater, Gold Museum and Central Market provide cultural anchors. Browse nearby shopping districts and malls for handicrafts, souvenirs and clothing to discover another side of the capital.
  • Choose space for the way you stay: Superior accommodation has a separate bedroom and living room, with a rollaway available; the Concept Room has a terrace and sitting area. Compare these arrangements if separation or outdoor space matters to your time at the hotel.

Stay details

Number of rooms
80
Check-in
14
Check-out
12

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Spa
  • Business
  • Town Center
  • Sustainable
  • Pet Friendly

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Fitness Room
  • Casino
  • Conference Room
  • Handicap
  • Computer Station
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Free
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV

Room Amenities

Guest Room

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Radio
  • Rollaway Available
  • Safe Deposit Box

Suite

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Radio
  • Safe Deposit Box

Premium

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Phone
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Superior

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Living Room
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Radio
  • Rollaway Available
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Separate Bedroom

Concept Room

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Internet Free
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sitting Area
  • Terrace

Hotel location

San Jose

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Latitude: 9.933629; longitude: -84.075539

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
92%90 guest ratings
Cleanliness
95%
Expectations
92%
Staff
96%
Comfort
93%
Value
92%

Showing reviews 1–25 of 39.

Emily J.

Hotel was very nice with clean, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff. The pictures online did not accurately represent the specific location/outside of the building, but the inside was as pictured.

Meg H.

Lovely hotel!

Bethany R.

We weren’t there for long but it seemed lovely

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Rachael H.

Lovely hotel for a stop over in San Jose, to make out perfect it would have been lovely to have had a table for our family outside on the roof terrace.

Heather L.

Clean, helpful staff, good location.

Alexandra W.

We missed this night at Hotel Presidente due to our missed connection in Miami

Pauline L.

We had a late arrival (after midnight) but were greated by staff who helped with the luggage.

Marlene K.

A quaint boutique hotel with a great central location. Food at breakfast and in the restaurant was excellent. Staff very accommodating.

Magdalena N.

Nice and comfortable hotel

Philip B.

Great hotel so helpful

Philip B.

Lovely hotel in the centre of San Jose.

Steve M.

Interesting hotel to get around in, they have 2 elevators each one takes you to different parts of hotel, not a problem just have to figure it out. Very nice Hotel.

Shawn G.

Very nice hotel

Michael J.

This hotel exceeded our expectations. the location was great and the hotel foyer and rooms were just beautiful. Breakfast was very good as well.

Alberto R.

Breakfast buffet is good. Restaurant had nice dinner selections. Location is right in the center of San Jose. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, central mercado, etc.

Elizabeth H.

On their website it said they could arrange different types of tours but when I asked what we could do still that afternoon/evening, they only suggested one expensive night tour, and they suggested going in to tour the national performing arts place, but by the time we got there, they wouldn't let us on a tour, they said it was full. I would have liked a late afternoon guide to walking tour.

Lynn L.

hotel seemed to be in a bad neighborhood, room was TINY, bathroom very old, dated and floors dangerously slilppery when wet

Sherry S.

loved the balcony

Susan Y.

Great restaurant. Noisy room.

Donna B.

Hotel seemed recently remodeled. No windows in the room, though.

Wendy D.

Very good location to walk out the door and walk on our own to museum at the square Dinner at hotel on roof top was lovely

Erica M.

The lobby and restaurant were beautiful! The room was ok.

Rob W.

Fanciest hotel by far of our entire trip. It felt very safe in an otherwise rather run-down neighbourhood.

Ma'ayan M.

Beautiful hotel and conveniently located.

Michael M.

The staff was amazing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hotel Presidente located in San Jose?

Hotel Presidente is centrally located in San Jose, offering easy access to cultural sights like the National Theater and Gold Museum, as well as nearby shopping districts, restaurants, and nightlife.


What dining options are available at Hotel Presidente?

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet featuring hot and cold dishes, fresh fruit, pastries, and beverages. The hotel's restaurant also serves local and international dishes inspired by Costa Rican traditions.


What amenities do rooms at Hotel Presidente offer?

Rooms at Hotel Presidente feature modern furnishings, air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, free WiFi, and spacious bathrooms. Select accommodations like the Concept Room include a terrace, while Superior rooms offer a separate bedroom and living room.


Does Hotel Presidente offer any unique features or services?

Yes, Hotel Presidente boasts a rooftop bar with panoramic city views of San Jose. It also provides a 24-hour front desk, a fitness center, a business center, and laundry service for guest convenience.


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