The place to be in San Jose, Hemingway himself is right there, just perfect. More

It is rumored that Ernest Hemingway, spent the night on several occasions at the Hemingway. The guests to this day are just as interesting as they were when the coffee magnet built the mansion. I arrived in the middle of the night exhausted from my flight. The friendly staff was more concerned with getting me to my room than doing... More

Just got back from my stay. I was here 3 nights, and stayed in two different rooms. The first night I stayed by myself in a 42.00 room. It was small, and the bed was hard. I got into town late, and just needed it to hold me over until I could catch my bus out to Montezuma the next... More

Quaint older B&B, good value, interesting guests. Calvin is making improvements to an old place that is worn, and Ellis is great manager. They go out of their way to accomodate guest's requests. Yes, it is older, smoking is allowed, there is lots of street noise (San Jose is a busy city) and somewhat dangerous outside at night. Staff is... More

We took a bit of a risk staying at the Hemingway after reading some of the reviews but put our trust in the new management. We were not disappointed. Ellis is doing a great job of turning the place around and has lots of enthusiasm and energy, he's also a pretty cool guy. The ambiance of the main communal, outside... More

--stayed at the Hemingway first time last weekend on our first trip to Costa Rica. Was very impressed with the staff and management , who went out of the way to make us feel welcome. --some necessary refurbishing is under way which didn't affect our stay at all --the new murals were especially fascinating --look to almost be in 3-d... More

I stayed at this hotel for 7 nights. I must say that I had a blast in San Jose and this hotel was a big part of why I did. The staff is great, everyone of them worked hard to make my stay a good one. Ellis the manager is a great guy. He was very helpful in arranging activities... More

Ernest would be proud to stay at the Hemingway these days, new ownership has begun to turn her around and clean her up. While not a 5 star hotel, you get a great deal for the $45-$55 per night usd. Well situated for nightlife, clubs, restaurants and bars and in a reasonably safe area in barrio amon. Historic charm is... More

I have been staying at the Hemingway Hotel for the past 5 years. I am so impressed with the new owner, the new manger and the rest of the great staff - friendly, interesting with lots of enthusiasm for making great new changes. Finally, the Hemingway has gotten management that fits the unique, artistic feel of the historical building. There... More