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Hotel Presidente

3.5 of 5
Central Avenue Blvd | 7th Street, San Jose 5700, Costa Rica
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Families
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Brooklyn, New York
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

My friend and I recently stayed here on our visit to Costa Rica. We were more than impressed with the wonderful and very accommodating staff. It was my friend's birthday and they upgraded our room to a suite and surprised my friend with a delicious Birthday treat! We were there for only one night but we did come back again... More

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Cypress, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Courtesy staff, excellent food,clean rooms and e very spacious excellent location in the center of San Jose. Fair Price if is compared with the high cost of living in Costa Rica. Safe for walking in the Boulevard until 8 p.m. after that use taxis services to move around, the Hotel provide it the services for a fair price. The surrounding... More

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Kortrijk, Belgium
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14 reviews 14 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

This was our last hotel in Costa Rica before flying back home. A bit hard to find with our rented car. Private parking at the back of the hotel. Situated in the very center in a pedestrian road. For a city hotel, this is really a perfect hotel with a perfect staff.

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We recently stayed here and it was a beautiful hotel and the room was very nice. We only stayed one night but the staff was very willing to assist on anything we requested. I am not a huge fan of visiting big cities since I already live in one but this hotel was super nice and close to everything.

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Portland, Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I am a travel agent and needed to book a weeks stay in San Jose for my fiance for a business trip. I chose The Hotel Presidente because the hotel was located in the heart of downtown and I wanted him to be able to experience the flavor of the city while he was there to visit associates who would... More

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Markham, Ont.
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We stayed here on the first and last nights of our trip to Costa Rica before touring around. This hotel is right downtown on the pedestrian mall, close to all attractions, with helpful and friendly staff. The room was large, with an HD tv, and a very comfortable king size bed. There is free internet service and very enjoyable breakfast... More

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Palm Bay, Florida
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182 reviews 182 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

The hotel is on the pedestrian mall in downtown San Jose, near many of the attractions. Orginally, we were going to drive to the hotel, but I am not sure where we might have found a parking space so we took a cab from the rental car company. I have never seen a hotel quite like it. The cab entered... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

great place to start and end you costa rica vacation. near the airport and in city center. very nice with all the amenities you would ever need. we were traveling on motorcycle and they stored our luggage for picup when we returned to stay for final night. secure locked storage with no additional charge. price was reasonable.

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

We stayed at Hotel Presidente for two days prior to starting a 10 day Caravan Tour of Costa Rica. The hotel was centrally located for viewing San Jose's downtown core. Our room was clean and the layout was good. Service at check-in was efficient and the staff were helpful in acquainting us to the area. The buffet breakfast was delicious... More

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Perth, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

We spent 2 nights at this hotel which is located in the center of downtown San Jose. It is a 5 minute walk to the Gold Museum, which you don't want to miss and many other attractions are nearby. Costa Ricans get up and go to work very early in the morning and even from the 7th floor we could... More

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What travelers say

  • Costa rica(47)
  • Free breakfast(7)
  • Pedestrian street(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Front desk staff(5)
  • News cafe(5)
  • Great location(5)
  • Very nice(5)
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  • Quite good(3)

Additional Information about Hotel Presidente

Address: Central Avenue Blvd | 7th Street, San Jose 5700, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 Family Hotels in San Jose
#12 Business Hotels in San Jose
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An iconic landmark in San Jose, Costa Rica, Hotel Presidente is a contemporary urban retreat in the heart of downtown San Jose. With its vibrant ambiance, modern décor and great service, our 4-star upscale hotel is the symbol of hospitality and the cultural soul Costa Rica's capital city. Celebrated for our eco-friendly tourism practices, Hotel Presidente is a window into Costa Rica's land, people and heritage. Experience an unforgettable vacation adventure, romantic getaway or business trip at Hotel Presidente... the place to relax, connect, inspire, dine, and explore Costa Rica! ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Presidente San Jose
Hotel Presidente Costa Rica/San Jose

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