HOTEL PRESIDENTE, San Jose (San Jose)

Hotel Presidente - A Central Avenue landmark with rooftop dining and historic architecture

Located on San Jose's Central Avenue Pedestrian Boulevard, this historic San Jose (San Jose) hotel features a distinctive red spiral staircase leading to a brick terrace adorned with veraneras and palm trees. Hotel Presidente houses the Azotea Calle 7 rooftop restaurant, offering mountain views of the Central Valley. The property's 325-square-foot standard rooms and larger 555-square-foot superior rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, laptop safes, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guest facilities encompass a lobby with computer terminals, currency exchange services, and luggage storage. The surrounding downtown district provides direct access to the Plaza de la Cultura, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, and Metropolitan Cathedral, all within 0.5 miles. The property sits 9.5 miles from Tobias Bolanos International Airport.

Pros

Historic architectural elements including Spanish-style balconies and mosaic floors

Rooftop terrace features native Costa Rican plants and mountain views

Pet-friendly accommodations available

On-site casino offering various gaming options

Cons

9.5 miles distance from nearest airport requires advance transportation planning

Central location between busy thoroughfares can result in street noise