Presidente, San Jose…what can I say? My friend and I stayed at the Presidente for one night and that was about as long as we could stand to fork out $130.00 a night. Being that we are both “spoiled” American’s we may have gone in with to high of an expectation. The people at the front desk were nice but,... more

Stayed 08/08 - upper end room $131/night (ie. large, jacuzzi, direct TV) PROs: 1. Hotel is clean, and gaurded 2. rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished 3. Breakfast included - EXCELLENT !! local chow 4. Staff is very respectful and accomodating 5. Concierge service is around the clock (ie. helped arrange rafting trip - REALLY EXCELLENT !!) 6. Casino anyone... more

I am just updating my stay at Hotel Presidente. I stayed here in February 2008 for one night. We flew into San Jose and were off to see the rest of the country the next morning. During my stay, our bed was in poor shape and we had an issue with a taxi reservation we made with the hotel directly.... more

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... more

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... more

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. more

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... more

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... more

We stayed at Hotel Presidente for a night upon our arrival in Costa Rica before heading to Manuel Antonio and Monteverde for several days. We stayed in a standard double room (full/queen bed, twin bed). We arrived at around 2:30 pm (check-in is 3 pm). We were given keys to Room 25 on the 5th floor and when we arrived... more