Enjoying a prime location on the corner of a bustling, pedestrianised shopping street in San Jose’s commercial centre, the Presidente is a comfortable base for those wishing to be in the heart of the action. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the warm brick interiors and slick white rooms offer a contemporary and boutique feel, quite unlike the predominantly colonial guesthouses or international chain hotels to be found elsewhere in the city. Sweeping views of the city can be enjoyed from the hotel’s rooftop bar and garden, and some of San Jose’s main attractions are within easy walking distance.