I wasn't sure what to expect when I first saw San Jose but this hotel was very cute and charming. It's right downtown so it's a little loud but the room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Walking distance to many restaurants. Negatives: the air conditioner is a bit noisy and inconsistent. I received an email from them the... more

Hotel Presidente is bang in the centre of downtown SJ - we booked on recommendation on trip advisor and were not disappointed. We stayed 2 nights in a standard room and then later 1 night in a spa room, which was enormous - more like a suite, separate living area, large hot tub, gigantic comfortable bed. It was worth the... more

I can't say enough good things about the accommodating staff at Hotel Presidente. Jonathan and Erick went above and beyond to help procure bus tickets to Panama, and book last minute excursions for us. In addition the hotel was extremely accommodating when our air conditioner had problems, quickly moving us into another room. Even changing a light bulb or battery... more

I had gotten everything stolen before arriving in San Jose and had no ID, cash or credit cards. So, I couldn't get money wired to me. I stopped into Presidente and they let me make an international call for free and then arranged for me to stay there, while I waited to get cash. They even upgraded me to a... more

Located in the heart of San Jose, this hotel is within walking distance of many restaurants and museums. We arrived to the city after an early morning flight, and were greeted by the hotel's pleasant and efficient staff. Surprisingly, we were upgraded from a spa room to the top floor honeymoon suite. Even though the room wasn't ready when we... more

Hotel Presidente had nice rooms, crisp white sheets and cable TV. The views were not that great but the location is - its right in the center of San Jose on a pedestrian street. The News Cafe down below is very good. Breakfast is incl in the rate $100 a night. The staff esp Gabriela was superb and booked our... more

I wish this hotel wasn't located in San Jose, because otherwise I would have been compelled to stay another night. However, the city is dirty and loud and there is so much beauty to see in Costa Rica just within a half hour outside the city. Anyway, we truly enjoyed our stay here. We were updated to the hotel's suite... more

I always enjoy to visit my friends in CR, and stay at the Hotel Presidente...why?...great location, excellent rooms, restaurant and lovely staff...weak points: it is a shame that the last time id check in, theres was a loud rock music at the little info desk...dont forget the details.... more

We wanted to stay one night in San Jose, Costa Rica to experience the bustle of the city for a short while, prior to departing on our flight home. This hotel is located at the corner of a busy shopping thoroughfare/ retail area in downtown San Jose. We had previously (and mostly) stayed in the Arenal/La Fortuna area during our... more