Hemingway Inn
Luxury Accommodations for 1 to 7 Persons

Property Description

As an authentic Spanish mansion, the Hemingway is one of the most photographed buildings in all of San José. 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. Still retaining its former charm, only ten years ago it was completely renovated and remodelled to become an adorable bed and breakfast.

Though none of the seventeen guest rooms are the same, they all have posturepedic beds, cable television with over 60 channels in Spanish and English, a telephone with free calls within Costa Rica, free Internet access for your laptop, a clock-radio, an insured in-room safe (extra), and a private tiled bath with hot water shower. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans to circulate the air, but heating and air-conditioning are never needed in San José. Rated as one of the world´s great climates, we are a kilometer above both the Pacific and Caribbean and enjoy a constant 72-75 degrees year-round. Our rooms come in three price ranges depending upon size and location.

We offer a complimentary tropical buffet breakfast on the garden patio each morning from 6 to 10 am. You will enjoy eye-opening exotic fruit juice, home-made tomales, French bread and local preserves, unusual fruits, mild white Costa Rican cheese, boiled pollo eggs, and freshly perked Central Mesita coffee.

Features and Activities

Our knowledgable bi-lingual staff can arrange for you to rent a reliable car or 4X4, or advise you on several types of educational tours to the rainforests, or where to relax in thermal pools below an active volcano, go on a sunset cruise, or settle for the slow pace of a secluded sun-drenched beach. For the curious there is bird and nature watching, and for the adventurous you can climb a mountain, horseback ride or try the world´s best (and safest) whitewater rafting. With laundry service, free luggage storage and secure overnight parking ($8), the Hemingway´s central location makes it a great home-base to discover all that Costa Rica has to offer.