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Hemingway Inn

Avenida 9, Calle 9 | Barrio Amon, San Jose 10000, Costa Rica
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Hemingway Inn
Ranked #14 of 51 San Jose B&B and Inns
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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Pros: The hotel has Character and allows me to bring over guest/date without any extra cost. Cons: My cleaning lady seem to have a bad attitude when I asked for something to be taken care of, However the rest of the staff were friendly. My room Is so basic, no drowers of any kind and poor furniture arrangment incl tv.... More

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Oak Hill, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is a place where anyone can be comfortable. Calvin , the Proprietor, has brought a number of activities such as wine tastings which will not be found at nearby hotels, and has interests outside the norm such as gold prospecting tours as well as reliable references for any Medical/Dental needs.The staff is very organized (good job as always Pilar)... More

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Miami, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

The inn has character. The location is perfect for any traveler. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The entire staff are courteous and warm. The room includes an excellent breakfast each morning. I didn't want to leave and started planning my next trip before I reached the airport.

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

We were on a tour with Intrepid. Good value for San Jose CostaRica which is expensive for 65 year olds. Herman(?) the cook was amazing. I watched him cook 3 delicious disparate things from 3 feet away in about 3 minutes with love of cooking. The rooms were all different. Great lcentral location. Extremely friendly staff. The owner is an... More

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Egypt
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I stayed here for 2 different nights in 2 different rooms but they were pretty much similar. The place is nice for a budget traveler with a good atmosphere, helpful owner & a very good location. The area is nice, clean & safe and within 5-7 min walking from the main central area, yet far enough from all the noise... More

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Gorizia, Italy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Well, I was booked here for two nights plus one night with Intrepid travel. The place is good, don't get me wrong. It's really safe and clean. A little bit noisy in the evenings, but from 11 PM to 7 AM it's quiet and I honestly got a few good nights sleeping. The iacuzzi is, at the moment, unaviable (it... More

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Saint Augustine, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

My room had beautiful hard wood floors, fine quilts on the beds, two ceiling fans, shuttered windows to let in the breeze, some stained glass, murals on the walls, a walk in shower, a very solid strong box for my valuables, and all for about $53 a night including tax! The bed was also one of the most comfortable I`ve... More

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21 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Booked in here as part of a group. The hotel needs an upgrade, attention to detail is sadly lacking. The room had nails and screws sticking out of walls, the ceiling fan didn't work ( no AC ) none of the plug sockets worked in fact I would say they are dangerous, poor shower. Bed, pillow and bedding had seen... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Pros - Central location - Helpful and friendly staff - Room was okay, a bit shabby but fine - bathroom was small but functional with a hot shower - TV included - Very small and enclosed balcony - Good value for the price - Hot breakfast was included in the price and was okay Cons - No elevator so you... More

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Berlin, Germany
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

descriptions seemed far better than the hotel actually is: it's more hostellike, rooms could need some renovation and new mattresses! the neighborhood is ok during daylight but turns into redlight at night..

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Additional Information about Hemingway Inn

Also Known As:
Hemingway Hotel
Hemingway Hotel San Jose
Hemingway Inn Costa Rica/San Jose
Address: Avenida 9, Calle 9 | Barrio Amon, San Jose 10000, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Jose Metro > San Jose
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #14 of 51 B&Bs / Inns in San Jose
Price range (per night): S$48 - 78
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hemingway Inn is an authentic Spanish mansion in Barrio Amón. Hemingway Inn is a famously photographed building in San José, Costa Rica. Though the city has grown around it, it was originally built as a large hacienda for the family of a wealthy coffee plantation owner in the 1920´s. Though none of the seventeen guest rooms are the same, they all have singles, queen or king beds, WiFi/Wireless Internet, cable television with over 60 channels in English and Spanish, telephone with free calls within Costa Rica (and ability to make international calls with a credit card or charged to your bill).Hemingway Inn is in an excellent location, in the historic quarter of Barrio Amon San José, within easy walking distance of all the museums, great restaurants, the National Theater,Parks, souvenir shopping, banking, the central market and the infamous night life circuit.It will be a pleasure to host you at the Hemingway Inn. ... more   less 
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