Nice place and helpful, pleasant staff, but the rooms are a bit basic. Nonetheless clean and tidy and fine for an overnighter.
Name: Paul Devanney
Date of trip: 12/03/2020
Number of people: 2
We felt this hotel offered average city centre accommodation and wondered if other, more attractive lodgings could have been found a little further out out of the city en route to Tortegua, just a thought? It was fine for one night.
Name: Ms. Susan Bushnell
Date of trip: 07/03/2020
Number of people: 2
Dated, but good service and fine for a short stay.
Name: Mr. Andrew Mahon
Date of trip: 05/03/2020
Number of people: 2
Only had one night here but the room was perfectly adequate with a nice bathroom. Breakfast looked good but we left too early to enjoy it.
Name: Ms. Gillian Elliott
Date of trip: 27/02/2020
Number of people: 2
For one night the hotel didnt really need to be in the middle of San Jose.
Name: Mr. Stephen Spicer
Date of trip: 25/02/2020
Number of people: 2
Good base for the night.
Name: Mrs. Aelein Messinger
Date of trip: 20/02/2020
Number of people: 2
Only stayed for one night and had an early start the next day. The room was enormous, clean and comfortable. We ate at the rooftop bar, a lovely start to our holiday.
Name: Mrs. Denise Brockbank
Date of trip: 06/02/2020
Number of people: 2
Comfortable and clean. Good breakfast. Close to town for bars shops restaurant.
Name: Mrs. Gillian Walshaw
Date of trip: 26/01/2020
Number of people: 2
We had a very brief stay at the Hotel Presidente. It appeared to be in a good location. We were very keen to have a drink in the rooftop bar when we arrived late but were told we had to have a booking - we did eventually manage to squeeze in but if this was something you were keen to visit and were short on time I would recommend booking before arrival. Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean.
Name: Karen
Date of trip: 24/01/2020
Number of people: 2
This seemed a good hotel, although we were only there for a few hours sleep before an early start. The drive from the airport was tedious, and what we saw on the drive out of San Jose confirmed what we had been told by friends, I.e. it is a bit of a dump. I don’t know if it feasible to find an hotel nearer the airport which fits in with tour itineraries without making long journeys even longer. If so, it would be preferable - the only benefit of going into San Jose is to make the rest of the country seem even more attractive.
Name: Mr. David Irving
Date of trip: 23/01/2020
Number of people: 2
Excellent base for night after and before flights
Name: Mrs. Christine Degerdon
Date of trip: 21/01/2020
Number of people: 2
Perfectly nice central city hotel in a great location. The rooftop bar is worth a visit.
Name: Doctor Ian Ground
Date of trip: 21/01/2020
Number of people: 2
As close to San Jose central as you can get. SJ not really my thing. Not there long so used the morning as a wander. Theatre and cathedral worth a visit. Hotel comfortable and breakfast good. Discovered the CR staple of beans and rice for the first time.
Name: Mr. Alan Payne
Date of trip: 21/01/2020
Number of people: 2
Very central. Great that coffee was available for early departures
Name: Mrs. Mills
Date of trip: 16/01/2020
Number of people: 2
We were only here for an overnight stay, but we were very impressed with what we saw.
Name: Heather N
Date of trip: 16/01/2020
Number of people: 2
Good location Used the gym Breakfast good
Name: Miss. Meradith Graham
Date of trip: 16/01/2020
Number of people: 2
Name: Mr. Gareth Dinnage
Date of trip: 14/01/2020
Number of people: 2
It was good and the staff very helpful. We were though a bit miffed when on our second night there we were told the dining area was full and we had to go out into San Jose at 8pm in the dark and find somewhere to eat. We had not done any prior research as we had no idea that the restaurant would require pre-booking.
Name: Mr. David Jones
Date of trip: 14/01/2020
Number of people: 2
Good location for exploring the city
Name: Doctor Renoo Blindt
Date of trip: 14/01/2020
Number of people: 2
Convenient with a nice restaurant and pleasant staff. Room was clean and functional
Name: Mr. Jeffrey Crowe
Date of trip: 03/12/2019
Number of people: 2
Perfectly pleasant city centre hotel, but walls a bit thin so we heard the neighbours. Very good breakfast. Nice gym.
Name: Steve Gilbert
Date of trip: 03/12/2019
Number of people: 2
I wouldn't recommend this hotel. I stayed there the first night having just arrived from the UK and was put in a horrible room (515). There were open sockets with wires exposed, curtain falling down, and a window that didn't open and looked out onto a well which was full of scaffolding/building work up against the glass. Luckily I went straight to sleep and then left early the next morning. I felt it was because I was a single traveller that I was shoved somewhere so unpleasant. I had my final night booked in there on the way back so as soon as I turned up I told the receptionist that I wouldn't accept such a horrid room again and that they should give me something suitable. To be fair, the guy was friendly and immediately said 'let me see what I can do' which implied they had planned on doing it again. They did give me a much nicer room (719) up on the top floor overlooking the main pedestrian street so it was bright and sunny. But to be honest, it's just not a very together hotel. The location is fine if you want to spend time in San Jose. It felt safe and the staff are friendly. Unless you have a burning desire to see San Jose, I'd give it a miss. It takes ages to get in and out of the city from the airport (two hours) and although this hotel is in the centre, there is very little to see. I'm a great walker of city pavements but try as I might, I could find little to see. There are a few lovely old buildings and the central market is worth a quick look, but otherwise it's endless sports shops and no parks.
Name: Absfab
Date of trip: 03/12/2019
Number of people: 2
A good hotel in the middle of San Jose which was what we needed after the long journey. We had a large room and a really comfortable large bed. The food was good and service excellent. We were able to walk around the town centre feeling safe to do so. .
Name: Mr. Martin White
Date of trip: 23/11/2019
Number of people: 2
Okay for an overnight stop but nowhere near as Grand as the rest of the hotel's we stayed.
Name: Mr. John Godfrey
Date of trip: 16/11/2019
Number of people: 2
A one-night stay after arriving at the airport, with an early morning pick-up- HOWEVER, the hotel was comfortable, clean and had a pleasant bar on site- which we all needed on arrival!
Name: Mr. Neil Symmonds
Date of trip: 12/11/2019
Number of people: 2
We only stayed here one night - we had an early flight to catch the next morning. The room was good and beds comfortable. However breakfast was poor. If possible to avoid, I would. Better to spend time at a more interesting and better place if possible. Alternatively an airport hotel should be considered as the traffic in to San Jose was horrific and wasted time.
Name: Mr. Derrick McKenna
Date of trip: 09/10/2019
Number of people: 2
We just spent an evening there after a long flight.
Name: Ms Natalia Inglezou
Date of trip: 17/08/2019
Number of people: 2
This hotel was really just a pit stop as we had so little time in San Jose. It was clean and comfortable.
Name: Ms. Lorna Pearson
Date of trip: 14/08/2019
Number of people: 2
We were only here briefly but it seemed very nice
Name: Mrs. Gemma Warriner
Date of trip: 31/07/2019
Number of people: 2
Our flight was delayed so didn't get to the hotel til 3am and got picked up at 6.30 for the transfer to Tortuguero so didn't have time to note that much about this hotel but what we saw was good.
Name: Mrs. Jayne Johnson
Date of trip: 27/07/2019
Number of people: 2
Name: Fi Segel
Date of trip: 24/07/2019
Number of people: 2
Interesting and very central
Name: Mrs. Sophie Holbrook
Date of trip: 24/07/2019
Number of people: 2
Name: Mrs Anna Few
Date of trip: 13/07/2019
Number of people: 2
It was good for what was needed. But I'm not sure San Jose is a must visit
Name: Mr. Walsh, London
Date of trip: 10/07/2019
Number of people: 2
Good hotel, although the city area was a little uncomfortable at night when we were walking back form the restaurant. Placed the children in a room 5 floors away from us, which was not ideal, but the rooms were nice, and extremely comfortable.
Name: Doctor Alison Lee
Date of trip: 07/07/2019
Number of people: 2
Only stayed one night but a beautiful hotel, right in the centre.
Name: Atkinson's
Date of trip: 26/06/2019
Number of people: 2
Just right for our introduction to Costa Rica. Great location, clean comfy and welcoming - great breakfast
Name: Mrs. Karen Blake
Date of trip: 26/06/2019
Number of people: 2
Name: Miss. Stephanie Mico
Date of trip: 11/05/2019
Number of people: 2
Good location, average restaurant, shame that the main entrance was undergoing major works.
Name: Mrs. Keren Wheeler
Date of trip: 08/05/2019
Number of people: 2
Very brief stay but quirky hotel with nice atmosphere
Name: Mrs. Clare Smalley
Date of trip: 04/05/2019
Number of people: 2
Good service & rooms
Name: Ms. Joanne Treadwell
Date of trip: 04/05/2019
Number of people: 2
Not too far from airport, short stopover so didn't leave hotel ! Comfortable room. Lovely rooftop tapas bar with great views. Staff went out of their way to be helpful even giving us an adaptor. Breakfast was tasty and efficient.
Name: Lynn A
Date of trip: 01/05/2019
Number of people: 2
Helpful staff and fab breakfast
Name: Mrs. Clare Cobbold
Date of trip: 10/04/2019
Number of people: 2
It took a while for this hotel to grow on us but the staff were very friendly, breakfasts excellent and the roof top bar had a lot of atmosphere
Name: Mr. Martin Salter
Date of trip: 07/04/2019
Number of people: 2
Good start and finish to our holiday. Didn’t feel safe to go out though after dark so we ended up eating at the hotel.
Name: Mrs. Kim Marshall
Date of trip: 05/04/2019
Number of people: 2
great location in the very centre of San Jose
Name: Ross
Date of trip: 05/04/2019
Number of people: 2
little time spend here - but friendly welcome
Name: Mr Stephen Miley
Date of trip: 28/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Had a one-night stay. Good location, lovely room, nice bar.
Name: Mr. Nicholas Tucker
Date of trip: 21/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Name: Mr & Mrs Pearson
Date of trip: 21/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Due to our delayed arrival we were only there for a few hours but we enjoyed our short stay, it was quirky and fun, the staff were really helpful and the breakfast was good
Name: Mr. Kenneth Webb
Date of trip: 15/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Very good accommodation for first night. Room serviceable but basic, breakfast very good. Very central for main activities. Would not wish to stay here again for end of hols as San Jose not our favourite place - lots of begging and people sleeping rough. Went to Gold Museum but think I would prefer to stay just outside on return if we went again. Fine for first night though.
Name: Mrs. Lisa Chambers
Date of trip: 14/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Very central. Delightful roof top restaurant. Access for coaches and cars difficult, narrow street and essentially no parking.
Name: Mrs. Joanna Hoggard
Date of trip: 12/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Great for one night. Loved its uniqueness and friendly staff
Name: Mrs. Susan Breslin
Date of trip: 09/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Not enough time to fully enjoy it.
Name: Mr. Timothy Somervell
Date of trip: 07/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Very nice hotel in centre of San Jose, close to the cathedral and theatre square. Nice small bar with garden area. Only spent one night here so didn't use restaurant.
Name: Frances and Ian Clarke
Date of trip: 07/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Clean, comfortable hotel but somewhat chaotic arrangements for hot drinks etc. prior to early morning start.
Name: r and j
Date of trip: 05/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Very good, stylish, boutique hotel. Central, so easy to walk around the city. Good place for a first night.
Name: UK Family aged 60/60/26/23
Date of trip: 02/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Nothing was too much, staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel situated right in the middle of everything, which made it very easy to get around. Unlike some hotels it was very quiet at night, no problems there. Breakfast was very good.
Name: Ms. Alison Jarvis
Date of trip: 02/03/2019
Number of people: 2
Just right for a quick stay after the flight
Name: Mr. Christopher Tyler
Date of trip: 26/02/2019
Number of people: 2
A good stopover with lovely food at the restaurant. We arrived later than expected and had an early departure, and chose not to leave the hotel at night, but the opportunity was there. Very helpful staff. Loved the mix of old and new artwork.
Name: Mrs. Helen Jackson
Date of trip: 19/02/2019
Number of people: 2
Good room, nice roof top bar and restaurant.
Name: Janet Smith
Date of trip: 19/02/2019
Number of people: 2
Good breakfast.
Name: Andrew and Diane Wright
Date of trip: 17/02/2019
Number of people: 2
Good functional central location with supermarkets/restaurants nearby to stock up on last minute provisions. Near to the museums too if you have time to visit them. Friendly staff and a good breakfast included. Nice roof terrace.
Name: Ms. Helen Collins
Date of trip: 07/02/2019
Number of people: 2
Ok city centre hotel in good location for looking around the city. Service at breakfast was poor but reception staff were fine.
Name: Ray
Date of trip: 07/02/2019
Number of people: 2
Comfortable and functional for a stopover
Name: Mrs. Lesley Wood
Date of trip: 05/02/2019
Number of people: 2
Basic but comfortable room with a/c and a good shower. Centrally located, so a bit noisy with the windows open. Provided a good buffet breakfast with lots of choice.
Name: Mr. Andrew Robertson
Date of trip: 31/01/2019
Number of people: 2
Name: Mr. Colin Armstrong
Date of trip: 31/01/2019
Number of people: 2
Would have been nice to have stayed there longer.
Name: Doctor Peter Eastham
Date of trip: 24/01/2019
Number of people: 2
A good choice for our first night after the long haul flights.
Name: E Furr
Date of trip: 24/01/2019
Number of people: 2
Convenient first night stop. Took about an hour to get there through the rush hour, but a comfortable experience. Departed before able to have breakfast, but the breakfast in Guapilles was welcome and very good.
Name: Lorna
Date of trip: 24/01/2019
Number of people: 2
Name: Mr. Jason Gostling
Date of trip: 22/01/2019
Number of people: 2
Name: Prof. Hannah Cock
Date of trip: 17/01/2019
Number of people: 2
Name: Brian Samuel
Date of trip: 17/01/2019
Number of people: 2
Located close to all the sites in San Jose. Its proximity allowed us to see all the most important sites. Most evenings we ate outside on the rooftop bar, which had a nice atmosphere and a very good standard of food and drink.
Name: Mr. Allan Thomson
Date of trip: 15/01/2019
Number of people: 2
Breakfast was slightly disappointing here. Not enough tables and the options were a little sparse. Compared to the other hotels that we stayed at.
Name: Ms. Erica Stockdale
Date of trip: 08/01/2019
Number of people: 2
Excellent location in the heart of the city and good (but no frills) accommodation. We wondered whether 24 hours in San Jose at the end of the trip would have been better spent as an extra day in Casa Corcovado but actually really enjoyed that last day...especially our tour of the National Museum.
Name: Doctor Kevin Hurrell
Date of trip: 01/01/2019
Number of people: 2
They upgraded us to the honeymoon suite which was great - very comfortable
Name: Mr. Ashley Clarke
Date of trip: 22/12/2018
Number of people: 2
Thumbs up • Location : Right in the middle of San Jose. • Staff : Very helpful reception staff. Thumbs down • Atmosphere : The hotel layout and decor had an industrial feel to it which made the whole building feel a bit sterile.
Name: Mr. Ian Tatman
Date of trip: 06/12/2018
Number of people: 2
Name: Miss. Shelley Wintersgill
Date of trip: 24/11/2018
Number of people: 2
Only stayed for one night so difficult to comment further - comfortable with good food and friendly welcome.
Name: Mr. Ray Pencavel
Date of trip: 24/11/2018
Number of people: 2
A centrally located hotel with well-furnished rooms and pleasant staff. The roof-top restaurant provided an airy, reasonably-priced place to eat in the evening.
Name: Elaine & Terry
Date of trip: 15/11/2018
Number of people: 2
Good location and restaurant. Rooms large and clean but very basic. Food in the restaurant good and nice roof area to sit out (no view though). Fine for the overnight stop.
Name: Mrs. Andrea Dawson
Date of trip: 06/11/2018
Number of people: 2
Only stayed one night for a short time but was ideal for what we needed.
Name: Stephen Robinson
Date of trip: 10/10/2018
Number of people: 2
Lovely hotel that has been tastefully renovated. Ideally positioned for an overnight stay in SAN Jose to e oetiwnce tbe city. Roof top bar worth a visit.
Name: Mrs. Karen Butler
Date of trip: 19/08/2018
Number of people: 2
Good location for exploring San Jose, very central. Clean and interesting communal areas. Didn’t eat in the restaurant as went out, but breakfast was excellent, buffet with great choice to suit any palate. Ate at The Patio restaurant opposite the hotel and would recommend.
Name: Mrs. Helen Hallam
Date of trip: 07/08/2018
Number of people: 2
Staff unhelpful when we had incident in the City until Swiss travel intervened.
Name: Ms. Susan Keates
Date of trip: 04/08/2018
Number of people: 2
Fun funky hotel, nothing like the picture in our ring binder!
Name: Mrs. Juliet Hanwell
Date of trip: 01/08/2018
Number of people: 2
Very contemporary city hotel and great first night stay.
Name: Mrs. Elizabeth Bellamy
Date of trip: 25/07/2018
Number of people: 2
Very pleasant functional city hotel, did the job for a short 1 night stay after landing later afternoon in San Jose
Name: Doug
Date of trip: 25/07/2018
Number of people: 2
Friendly hotel in great central location with yummy breakfasts - particularly the fresh omelettes. Suited us perfectly as we could easily walk around the city and felt we made maximum use of our limited time in San Jose.
Name: Ms. Miriam Muzzell
Date of trip: 02/06/2018
Number of people: 2
Comfortable, good breakfast, slightly noisy at night.
Name: Mrs. Jacqueline Green
Date of trip: 26/05/2018
Number of people: 2
Only one night at this hotel, found it comfortable and a nice choice at breakfast.
Name: Jim King
Date of trip: 19/05/2018
Number of people: 2
The room was huge! Very well appointed. Food in the hotel was excellent, and staff very helpful
Name: Mrs. Julie Booth
Date of trip: 09/05/2018
Number of people: 2
A very brief visit. Too tired to appreciate much I'm afraid. Good breakfast, helpful staff and good location if we had had longer. Our room had a frosted window so very little natural light, but as we were only there for an overnight stay, this did not matter.
Name: Mrs. Anne Mitchell
Date of trip: 02/05/2018
Number of people: 2
Comfortable and convenient.
Name: Mrs. Kathryn Campbell
Date of trip: 11/04/2018
Number of people: 2
Functional city hotel, very comfortable, nice rooftop bar.
Name: Gill
Date of trip: 02/04/2018
Number of people: 2
A nice hotel in the heart of San Jose. We arrived late and left very early so I cannot comment on the breakfast. They told us there would be coffee for us before we leave but unfortunately the thermos flask was empty. The staff was friendly and the communal areas of the hotel were beautiful. Our room was sufficient but not nearly as nice as at the Studio Hotel.
Name: Mrs. Stefanie Gaisser
Date of trip: 02/04/2018
Number of people: 2
Central location to explore. Roof top garden terrace Staff very helpful. Breakfast excellent
Name: Mr. Martin Burt
Date of trip: 30/03/2018
Number of people: 2
City centre location meant we could at least get a sense of this bustling city at night, even if our schedule didn't give us time to explore fully. Comfortable. Friendly. The breakfast display was possibly the best of the holiday and certainly gave us a good introduction to Costa Rican food.
Name: Mr Ian Barthorpe
Date of trip: 28/03/2018
Number of people: 2
Atmospheric; good service, brilliant breakfast, a quiet oasis in the heart of a frantically busy city.
Name: Susan
Date of trip: 15/03/2018
Number of people: 2
Close to main museums and markets Nice rooftop bar/restaurant and good reception Pleased to be there only one night as facilitated airport transfer Traffic in San Jose hellish advice to other travellers dont wear jewelry or carry expensive items.
Name: Mr. J R
Date of trip: 10/03/2018
Number of people: 2
We stayed for just one night. The hotel was luxurious, clean and comfortable. This was a city centre hotel, so served it's purpose for a one night stay on arrival and we found the food was good.
Name: Ms. Simone Illger
Date of trip: 03/03/2018
Number of people: 2
Very comfortable and quiet and the buffet breakfast was very good Long transfer time to the central location due to heavy traffic and no time to explore before dark-
Name: Kate & Dave
Date of trip: 27/02/2018
Number of people: 2
A perfect centre for touring San Jose
Name: Stephen
Date of trip: 22/02/2018
Number of people: 2
A very short stay but no problems and it was clean. Not the perfect venue when masses of people trying to get their luggage to the waiting coaches down various streets.
Name: Mrs. Rosemary Banwell
Date of trip: 13/02/2018
Number of people: 2
We were given a double bed, though we had asked for a twin. They moved us to a twin room immediately. Neither of us keen on air conditioning, but we had to use this as window wouldn’t open. Otherwise, the room was clean and acceptable. We ate dinner in the city (Sylvestre’s – excellent) and the hotel breakfast was perfectly adequate.
Name: Mr. Andrew Thompson
Date of trip: 06/02/2018
Number of people: 2
Name: Mr Andre Morrison
Date of trip: 01/02/2018
Number of people: 2
Functional and friendly. A couple of good Argintian restaurants nearby. San Jose is a bit of a dump. Traffic from the airport is a nightmare as the plane gets in around 4:30 pm. If staying in the area it is best to stay elsewhere than travel towards San Jose.
Name: Mr. Bill Stiles
Date of trip: 18/01/2018
Number of people: 2
Name: Mrs. Marie-Anne Beere
Date of trip: 04/01/2018
Number of people: 2
From the very friendly staff to the rooftop restaurant and bar as the sun was setting . Awesome hotel and staff with the best breakfast.
Name: Mr. John Peter Kerr
Date of trip: 09/12/2017
Number of people: 2
Right in the centre of San Jose with a very cool and trendy rooftop bar which seemed to attract the beautiful young people of the city. Loved the quirky decor.
Name: Mrs. Liz Moore
Date of trip: 18/11/2017
Number of people: 2
Lovely hotel, staff friendly, room huge, breakfast truly excellent. Reception quirky and interesting.
Name: Mrs Ginny Cheeseman
Date of trip: 18/11/2017
Number of people: 2
The personnel were polite and the room was clean and functional. Only water was provided in our room. The rooftop bar was friendly and the food nice. Breakfast was brilliant. Although the hotel itself was good, the location was awful. We felt uncomfortable walking around the streets and there was nowhere to eat (that we could find) which meant to had to eat at the hotel. The initial transfer to the hotel from the airport took over 2 hours in awful traffic because we were dropping off at different hotels and seemed to spend an interminable time at the same roundabout. The same journey took only half an hour in reverse. As there was nothing in central San Jose for us, we would have been happy staying in a hotel closer to the airport.
Name: Mrs. Deirdre Devine
Date of trip: 17/08/2017
Number of people: 2
Hotel ok but would have preferred to stay closer to airport and avoid the traffic. Our short transfer on the first night took at least two and half hours. Not an enjoyable experience.
Name: Ms. Mary Roberts
Date of trip: 26/04/2017
Number of people: 2
Large, comfortable and clean rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast but evening menu basic and limited; however plenty of local restaurants in the immediate area. Good hotel for its purpose, i.e. transfer hotel. Centre of San Jose which, for us was preferable to some of the plusher ones on the outskirts. Meant we could spend a few hour exploring the commercial centre of San Jose.
Name: Mr. Raymond Avery
Date of trip: 13/04/2017
Number of people: 2
The staff seemed nice and the room was good. It was a fantastic location right In the middle of San Jose and it was really near all the attractions. The food was nice as well.
Name: Ms Clair Cullinan
Date of trip: 01/04/2017
Number of people: 2
Name: Doctor Abdi Sanati
Date of trip: 25/02/2017
Number of people: 2
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Only stayed for one night and had an early start the next day. The room was enormous, clean and comfortable. We ate at the rooftop bar, a lovely start to our holiday.
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