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Reviews of Hotel Presidente

4 out of 5
Hotel Presidente
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San Jose

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
LOVED this property. The people were great. The surrounding area was pretty dirty and gross, but we found some things to do and some places to eat!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was very clean and the central location made going to the National Theater, Metropolitan Cathedral and National Museum very convenient. Very walkable. However, the areas outside the hotel were a little dirty. Felt completely safe during the day. Would not advise to walk alone on the surrounding streets after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking, service, drinks, vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great way to end our trip.room and service allowed us to relax and reflect on our time in CR
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good place if you need to stay in downtown San Jose. Property is safe and clean. Breakfast is great and rooftop is lovely for a drink or dessert.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri, Atmore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night in preparation to catch an early morning flight the next day. I didn't get the overall impression that San Jose would be safe at night for 2 women (we would prob look like easy targets for some of the things the guidebooks warn you about). But our stay here was nice only to be made much better by every single staff member we encountered. So helpful and courteous. Would absolutely stay here again or recommend to a friend traveling through.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodations. Great location, safe parking and a great restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Faiad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It is clean, staff are pleasant and it's in an area with many shops and conveniences. However, we really disliked their "No Guests Policy", which is why I cannot give it 5 stars. I understand not allowing overnight guests, but I don't think it's acceptable for a hotel to stop you from having guests in your room for a few hours. As long as you're not damaging the property or being too loud, I think hotels should let you enjoy the room that you paid for as you see fit without enforcing infantilizing policies. They inform you of this policy upon check-in, but at that point what choice do you have, really?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Daniel on 29 Jan 2024
TThank you for the review, Mr. Patrick. Our policy regarding visitors was set in place to ensure a secure and pleasant atmosphere for all our guests and staff. This is why we state it on our website, our reservation confirmation, and at check-in. Guests that prefer an establishment that does not have such a security measure are offered a complete refund, assistance with finding a suitable option, and even transportation to their selected lodging arrangement within San José.We respect everyone’s preferences but have decided to cater to those who prefer a safer, calmer, and cozier environment. We understand that we cannot meet the wishes and expectations of every traveler, as they are not always compatible with those of other travelers. That is why we offer full refunds and assistance so those who prefer another environment can find the right place and enjoy their stay while allowing others to enjoy theirs too.I hope you enjoy your visit to San José, and greatly appreciate your kind words about the hotel and our staff.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Burlington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a great location, and we had a very nice large room and an excellent large buffet breakfast. The hotel and our room actually looked better in person than the photos we saw on the website. Given the location and the quality of the hotel and the room and breakfast, the price was not expensive. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

gabriella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool design, friendly and helpful staff. Lovely restaurant with a great outdoor seating, great service and fantastic food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for one night
Really elegant city hotel in the middle of San Jose. Walking distance to the National Museum. Shout out to Daniel at the front desk, who was exceptionally helpful in getting us to and from the airport. Note: the airport transfer is not free, it is $45 each way. We were unaware of this and might have chosen a different hotel if we had known. There is no gym or pool, as you might expect from a city hotel. This was fine with us as we were just stopping for one night in transition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice in downtown San Jose
Chic hotel in the downtown area. Great showers, very comfortable beds, tasty breakfast. Extremely helpful front staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, good location, reasonable price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

heather

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed, mediocre stay
We didn’t enjoy our stay. The lobby and the employees were nice. However the rooms are in desperate need of an upgrade. The bed and pillows were not comfortable. Also the bathroom was outdated, the faucet sprayed all over and the closet was missing a door. We expected more from the hotel and wish we would have stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Wonderful hotel in a great location Excellent staff and incredible breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Virginia Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the unique vibe of the hotel's decor; the breakfast buffet was excellent; and the location was central and well located for our one-day stop in San Jose before our flight out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ully

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfy, secure
An elegant hotel in the heart of downtown, proximate to shops and restaurants, with a professional and courteous staff, safe secure parking, and clean comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower in our room 419 didn’t drain completely causing a slip hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Daniel on 27 Dec 2023
Thank you very much for your review and comment. These type of issues can occur sometimes, and it is very important to let the staff know as soon as they do. Our front desk is open 24/7, and there is always a manager on duty. Now that we have been made aware, we will resolve the issue immediately. We also provide non-slip mats and safety handles in every shower, just in case. Happy holidays!

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable hotel
The breakfast was delicious. Even the dining room was artfully decorated. There was a secure parking next to the lobby. We loved the welcome platter with fruits and local desserts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
San Jose
The best staff!!! Extremely helpful!! Great location if you want to see downtown San Jose. National Theater a must see!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lana, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryland

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

subha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Swayambita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARTSELLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Leopold, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at check in were friendly and competent, but there was a bit of a wait for the room. Other than that, the hotel is nice and clean and modern, particularly compared to some other properties in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klodjan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great room upgrade. LOVED the shower with a skylight. Breakfast was very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Felipe

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rizmari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023