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#8 of 123 hotels in San Jose
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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 110
  • Address: Avenida Central Boulevard, Calle 7 San Jose 1000 Costa Rica
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
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( 5-9 of 52 )
“Best Hotel In San Jose....Hotel Presidente'”

Hotel Presidente

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5 of 5 stars
United States
Aug 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I have stayed at this hotel from five to six days a month and even sometimes for two weeks for the past six years. I felt it was time to give a detailed reveiw.

From the front desk to reservations to the crew that works in the News Cafe Restaurant. Everything is
top notch.

This hotel has a reputation as having the best customer service, along with exceptional dedication to detail. As a traveler for business I spend about two hundred days a year in different hotels and have seen my share of good and bad hotels. This one stands above the rest for the San Jose Costa Rica area.

They have a Concerige/Travelers desk that can help you plan a day trip to a three day trip to see parts of the country from the volcano to beaches.

They also have a laundry service. You have to have your dry cleaning/laundry to the front desk by 8 AM and they will have it returned to you by 6 PM the same day.

Their rooms are kept in excellent clean condition. The Junior to Grand Spa Suites have “down” comforters on the beds and the linens to towels are always fresh. Sometimes I like to have a seista (nap) in the afternoons. So I want my room cleaned early as not to be interrupted in the afternoon. You just contact the coustomer service desk and they will have it cleaned before noon. Requests here from the customer services desk are
always welcome and received in a pleasent response.

They have a spa for massages, facials and a workout room with a great view on the 7th floor.

The front desk representatives are also very efficient. They will take time to explain in detail, the services offered, change monies to the local currency, explain your check-in
and check-out requirements. Great Staff !

We all know that someone can complain about someting after only one night in a hotel they have never stayed in before but this reviewer has stayed here, as stated before many times and If i were to use any hotel in San Jose I would reccomend this hotel with the highest recomendation/rating.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The Whole Experience
    • Disliked — Nothing
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oceanfox88's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 12, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Spa
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“Enjoyable stay”

Hotel Presidente

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5 of 5 stars
Louisiana
Jun 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was my second stay at the Hotel Presidente and like the first time it was great. I booked a Grand Spa Suite with a view of the city. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful at all times, from the clerks at the front desk to the housekeeping service.
The stay includes breakfast at the News Cafe. Breakfast is buffet style with omelettes made to order, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, various fruit juices, delicious coffee, and a great view of the city. The staff at the cafe was also very friendly and went out of their way to make sure your stay was a pleasant one. I look fotward to my next visit to Costa Rica and another stay at the Presidente.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The helpful staff and food
    • Disliked — Nothing that I can think of.
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fiallosf's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 22, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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Average price*: $116 (year-round)
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“Great Stay”

Hotel Presidente

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4 of 5 stars
Orlando,FL
Jun 21, 2008

Stayed from June 13 - 17, On the sixth Flr. Quiet no noise from street. The room was great (standard room) . The Breakfast was great. Location is smack middle of town. Perfect to work around.

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NYR123's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 21, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $116 (year-round)
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“Presidente”

Hotel Presidente

Jun 17, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I would not recommend this hotel. My daughter and I stayed there for 2 nights prior a departure to another hotel. Presidente made the arrangements for interbus and they took us to the wrong city and the wrong hotel. Interbus looked at my hotel reservations fot the other hotel before departure as well and informed us after 3 hrs. of travel that they did not got to that location. They said Presidente made a mistake. I then had to get a Taxi and pay additional $50 and they took me to the correct hotel I called Presidente when I finally arrived at my correct hotel. I had to continue calling for 4 days and someone would always say they would call me back in a few min. They finally called back on my last day and said interbus was going to pick me up. They stated they would refund the $50. when I arrived back at the Presidente for my final night in Costa Rica they still needed to check into the return of the $50. They never refunded the $50 they said they would do. The rooms are OK and the walls are very thin. It is not a place you will get much sleep. The breakfast is the only good thing about this resort. My internet never did work in my room and we got a suite. The TV did not work as well which they replaced.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — breakfast
    • Disliked — everything else
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bridgettravis's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: December 10, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Spa, Concerts / Music festival
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Average price*: $116 (year-round)
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“plenty of guest rules”

Hotel Presidente

May 27, 2008

Better accomodations than most hotels in the downtown area. Restaurant was recently refurbished and very good breakfast included in price. Rooms are a little small but modern. Bringing in female guests can be a little tricky. There is no extra charge but if she is wearing a mini skirt or tanktop she will not be allowed in. The working girls know this but your legit girlfriend probably will not.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — modern hotel
    • Disliked — rules for guests
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
puravidaNyc's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 27, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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Average price*: $116 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-733-5916 from Orbitz

Reviews of Hotel Presidente

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Avenida Central Boulevard | Calle 7, San Jose 1000, Costa Rica