Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente, on the Avenida Central boulevard downtown

Hotel Presidente stands on Avenida Central at Calle 7, on the pedestrian boulevard in the heart of downtown San José. The Plaza de la Cultura, the National Theatre, museums, shops and restaurants are all a short walk away.

It suits travellers who want to see the city itself on their first or last night, and anyone who likes a modern hotel with a rooftop bar.

Why we choose it

• Right on the boulevard. Step out of the door onto Avenida Central for people watching, shopping and the National Theatre.
• Dinner on the roof. Azotea Calle 7, the rooftop restaurant and bar, looks out over the capital to the mountains.
• Suites with personality. Six named suites, from The Apex with its private terrace to La Dama Elegante with mountain views, give a city stay some character.

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Rooms and views

Guest and Premium rooms come with one king bed or two full beds, and the Superior Room is 50 m² with two full beds, good for a family. Above those are the named suites: El Caballero Elegante, La Dama Elegante with its mountain views, The Apex with a private terrace, The Loft, The Atelier and 1963.

Every room has air conditioning, wifi, a mini bar, a coffee maker and a safe.

On the property

Mornings start with the buffet breakfast, and evenings at Azotea Calle 7 on the roof. The hotel also has a gym, a bar and lounge, Casino Fiesta, flexible working spaces, and luggage storage for the day you check out before a late flight. A private airport shuttle runs around the clock if booked 24 hours ahead, though we usually send our own driver.

Many travellers spend the first and last night in San José rather than drive from a beach or volcano on the day of their flight, and this is a lively place to do it.

Location and getting there

The hotel is downtown on Avenida Central, about 30 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Read more about San José.

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