Hemingway Inn

Avenida 9, Calle 9
detras del I.N.S.
San Jose
Costa Rica

http://www.hemingwayinn.com

Phone: +506-22-211804
Fax: +506-22-211804

General Information

An authentic turn of the century Spanish mansion, the Hemingway is in the historic Barrio Amon quarter of San Jose, walking distance from all museums, fine restaurants, souvenir shopping, the nightlife circuit.

The Hemingway Inn has 17 unique rooms, each with cable TV, telephones with free calls within Costa Rica, single, or queen beds and private baths. A complimentary tropical breakfast is provided each morning on the garden patio from 6 to 10 am.

After a day exploring bustling San Jose, relax and unwind in our warm Jacuzzi on the peaceful garden patio. Use our free internet service!

Our bi-lingual staff can assist you to rent a vehicle, or tour the rainforests, active volcanos and exotic beaches. We are open 24 hours, and about 45 minutes away, with regular traffic, from the international airport.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 17 guest accommodations (17 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 50.00 and $ 60.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 60.00 and $ 70.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 10.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Alarm clock
  • Ceiling fans
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Washer/dryer
  • Wi-Fi

Other Amenities: soda pop, bottled water and souvenirs, safe box in room ($3/night), tour desk and tour booking, we organize your transfers, internal flights, restaurant next door, therapeutic massages available

Meals

  • A Tropical Self-serve Breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 6 to 10 am
  • Breakfast is served in the On the peaceful garden patio, Breakfast/dining area
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Fresh Costa Rican coffee available, Tea available

Policies

  • No minimum stay required
  • Smoking is allowed outside only (We have an outside patio area where smoking is allowed)
  • Limited accommodations for guest pets (with management approval, only small pets or seeing eye dogs)
  • Children are welcome
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (We sell non-alcoholic beverages (soda pop and bottled water))
  • Deposit amount required (Credit card number and expiration date required, if not provided guests' reservation will remain in standby mode)
  • Check in time is 2pm and Check out time is noon or earlier
  • Cancellations:
    3 day notification of cancellation or forfeit one night or half of stay, whichever is greater.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • CCH- Camara Costarricense de Hoteles
    • Canatur - Camara Nacional de Turismo
    • ICT - Instituto Costarricense de Turismo

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • active volcano tours
  • historic area museums
  • near zoo
  • nightlife
  • rainforest tours
  • shopping
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Economical rates
  • Excellent views
  • Family Travel
  • Gourmet food
  • Honeymoons
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Historic Inn
  • Homestay Bed and Breakfast
  • Urban Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Spanish Colonial
  • Built in 1898
  • Opened for business in 1992
  • Restored / Remodeled in 1992
  • Parking available ($8 a night)

Location

  • Location is best described as: about 45 minutes from Intl Airport, historic section, near downtown nightlife, near the Caribbean bus station, tours with pickup service very close by, walking distance to most important sites, City, Downtown
  • Nearest major city: San Jose, Costa Rica (0 miles)
  • Directions to property:
    At the corner of Avenida 9, Calle 9, detras del I.N.S., Barrio Amon, San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Nearest major airport: SJO 12 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    About 45 minutes by taxi or car. Take the main highway into San Jose, left on Paseo Colon, left on Calle 11, to Avenida 9 then left one block. We are on the corner on the right, behind the INS building.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Eugenia Gamboa
  • The innkeepers speak: English, French, Spanish

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Whitewater rafting, Rainforests, Shopping, Business opportunities, Active volcanoes, City tours, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Mountain Bike trails, All type tours, Casino, Dancing, Rainforest canopy, Exercise gyms, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Table Tennis, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Video Arcade, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting