San Juan Hotels

• joiwatani
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El Convento: El Convento

Most hotels charge extra fees for extra guests if you register them (meaning, if they know) - which means that the hotel have to put in extra bed and extra pillow, etc.

I think it also apply to El Convento, which is one of the nicest hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

To ask inquiries about charges of extra guests in the room and other fees, here's their address:

Hotel El Convento
100 Cristo Street
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901
Telephone: 787-723-9020
Toll Free: 800-468-2779
Telfax: 787-723-9944

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: 100 Cristo St, San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Phone: 787-723-9020
• Website: www.elconvento.com
• Related to: Castles and Palaces, Budget Travel, Family Travel
• Written November 2, 2011

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• Dabs
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Verdanza Hotel: More Priceline in San Juan

Once again we headed into San Juan a day early before our cruise to avoid any potential weather delays and so that we could see a little more of San Juan. Knowing that we were only going to sleep at the hotel, we used Priceline again and bid 3 1/2 *. It took me a couple of weeks of bidding to finally get a hotel and ended up at the Verdanza in Isla Verde for about 1/2 the price of any other hotel in that category booked direct. At 1st I wasn't thrilled with the location but it ended up being the perfect area to stay in for what we were doing as we didn't have to try to drive in old San Juan or even Condado to get to El Yunque and there was a car rental location within walking distance of the hotel. A taxi from the airport to this hotel was $13 ($10 fixed rate, $1 night charge, $2 for 2 bags)

This hotel wasn't nearly as nice as the Caribe Hilton which we got the prior year for the same price ($90 + taxes), the room was smaller but once again it was just for sleeping. I'm not sure if I would want to stay here for a long period of time. I was a little surprised to get socked with a 10% resort fee of $9 as it didn't seem like it was a resort like I'm used to.

Unique Quality: The room, with a king size bed, which was on the ground floor near the pool was on the small side but as all we needed it for was sleeping it wasn't a big deal. The photos on their website aren't very helpful as our room looked nothing like the photo for the cheapest room available. There was a coffee maker, complimentary water, a small refrigerator and a TV in the room.

The bathroom was fine and the shower had hot water with shampoo, lotion and soap provided. There was a hair dryer in the bathroom, not that I needed it in that climate.

We didn't spend a lot of time walking the grounds but there is a pool, jacuzzi and spray park. In the main building there are a few restaurants but there are also lots of restaurants along Isla Verde

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: 8020 Tartak Street, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico 00979
• Phone: 800.625.0312
• Website: http://www.verdanzahotel.com/
• Written January 19, 2011

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• jumpingnorman
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Courtyard By Marriott: Close to airport; Beside Isla Verde Beach

We arrived in Puerto Rico today and took the taxi to the hotel because when I called, they said there was no shuttle service (for a Marriott? That was odd). Oh well, we took the cab and in Puerto Rico the airport personnel give you a paper which states how much you are supposed to pay. The taxi driver asked for mine and it said $16 and I saw the sadness in his eyes, and so i said not to worry and I will double it. His face lit up because he said he had been in line for 2 hours!!! The Marriot is very close to the Ritz, in a nice area and beachfront property.

But the hotel was really just less than 10 minutes from the airport - I think I even got a shot of the airport from our 9th floor room. The check -in was at 430PM and ours was stil not ready so we went out to eat first.

The lobby is okay and the valet were not too helpful in carrying our bags, maybe I didn't look like I would give a good tip, hehehe...but the reception was nice and when I returned for the room at 430PM, gthey had lost the copy of my credit card so they asked for it again.

While checking in, I went to the travel agency beside the reception and booked a tour for the rainforest.

I was supposed to get two queens but they had only as kindg bed...okay. Well, the room was huge with a sofa and a patio and a separate window with a great view. Flat panel TV was good because twins like LCD clarity, and the bed was very comfy -- my wife slept while we took a swim at the very nice pool which has a depper 5 ft part by the bar and a 3ft area which was huge and the twins enjoyed swimming in that - perfect for these 5 year olds. No lifeguard on duty.

Nice loud live Latin music at the lobby which was beside the casino which I am going to try later when the twins are asleep...(update: I did go and won $10). The atmosphere is great because you even see kids in strollers by the ice cream bar (Banana). People everywhere (even myself) dancing to the dancing salsa music.

There is also a small fitness room but loaded with equipment.

But the main feature of the hotel is being on the Isla Verde Beach which is rated as one of the best in Puerto Rico - the coveted "Blue Flag" for its distinctive qualities. This is one mile in length and witnh many activities ranging from beach volleyball to water sports.

Unique Quality: Isla Verde Beach direct access

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: 7012 BOCA DE CANGREJOS AVENUE, San Juan, PR
• Related to: Casino and Gambling, Luxury Travel, Family Travel
• Written June 14, 2009

Huge room at Marriot in Puerto Rico

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• nyonnetti
• Reviews: 116

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Hampton Inn Stes San Juan Pr: A great location and nice place to crash!

Nice hotel, very clean. The lobby is very nice as is the pool area. We got a suite and it was very spacious. The staff were very friendly and helpful as we planned out our stay here. They were more than happy to recommend restaurants and to set up tours. The downfall is the rooms are quite pricey. The other downfall we had was we had very noisy neighbors. We slept in the living room area and the walls are paper thin. However, you can't hear the noise as well in the bedroom. We did call and complain and the hotel staff promptly took care of our problem.

Unique Quality: The pool bar is very nice and they offer a grill of which the food is quite good and moderately priced.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: 6530 Isla Verde Avenue Carolina Puerto Rico 00979
• Phone: 787-791-8777
• Website: http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SJUHHHX
• Written May 18, 2009

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• jandris
• Reviews: 26

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The Water Club: The Water Club

I read a review that just panned this hotel in every way. This was not my experience. This hotel meets the description "upscale," but not for people who wear white gloves just to find dirt or for people who try to find something to insult the waiter about. I would use the words "flair," "different," "kinda subtly sexy," and "relax in your room." The rooftop attracts with its pool, cafe and great view. Yeah, you do have to WALK across a not-busy rode to access the wide, gently-curved and beautiful beach. Nice fancy restaurant on the second floor, service ok, good food. But for my money, the room was the best. Too bad I didn't snap some pics. It was VERY roomy, just laid out by someone who knew how to make a sexy room if you wanna stay in for a while, y'know.

Unique Quality: See above. This is not a cookie-cutter place, if you are bored with the perfect paradise room. It has a "younger" feel to it. Even the elevator shaft has a wierd electric-blue light. Pricey, but glad we went.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Address: 2 Tartak Street, Isla Verde, San Juan
• Phone: 888.265.6699
• Website: http://www.waterbeachclubhotel.com/
• Related to: Spa and Resort, Beaches
• Written February 15, 2008

We immediately were drawn to the rooftop cafe

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• jandris
• Reviews: 26

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Wyndham Old San Juan Resort: Nice way to start a cruise

I probably would not reserve this hotel myself, but Stephanie picked it out, and we went along. We got in early evening and left for the cruise early the next morning, so we unfortunately didn't get the most from our stay. Nevertheless, we had a fine time here. Steph had arranged for there to be champagne and a chocolate dessert in the room, and that was elegant and fun. Both the evening view of the patio and the morning view of the bay were excellent; we were up high, on the seventh floor I think. The band on the patio was quite loud, but then people were celebrating the holidays.

Unique Quality: The fact that the hotel is so close to Old San Juan gave us an excellent opportunity to explore this area in the early evening hours. We found an outdoor restaurant with a patio and lots of people and had a nice dinner. So, location, location, location. But comfort, too.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Address: 101 Brumbaugh St.
• Related to: Spa and Resort, Cruise
• Written February 15, 2008

Wyndham from the outside

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• nena2997
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El San Juan Hotel and Casino

I lived in Puerto Rico for about a year and I go back every year. If you are looking for a luxury hotel in a great location you should give this one a try. It is a bit on the expensive side but you have to pay for luxury and it is well worth it. Try to get travel deals from some of the more popular travel sites. We payed about $600 for 5 days including air fare. The hotel is beautiful and has everything imaginable. It has 2 huge pools and is beach front. The restaurants are very expensive, but there are so many other restaurants within walking distance it wasn't a problem at all. Give "Los Pinos" a try. It has excellent Puerto Rican food and is very inexpensive. I paid $3.50 for a huge sandwich, rice, beans and a drink. Enjoy!

Unique Quality: The views are amazing and the pool is one of the nicest I've seen.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: Isla Verde
• Related to: Spa and Resort, Family Travel
• Written January 13, 2008

One of the Pools at the El San Juan

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• BellaMora
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Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa: Absolute Paradise

I rented a villa on this property on http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/26139.html and it was exquisite! There is the actual hotel and the villas that share the same property as the hotel. There are seven clusters of villas on the same property as the hotel and I rented in Cluster 2. Security is VERY tight. This place had better security than the airport. I would advise renting a car for sure because the area is so remote from San Juan. At the 3 leaving the hotel, if you make a left and drive for 10 miles, you will find Walmart and lots of restaurants in Fajardo. 3miles in that same direction is a nice clean coin operated laundromat directly across from the Esso gas station and Amigo grocery store. The two high rises are your landmark. That is actually Luquillo. This is also the area where Eco Tours and other agencies meet at the marinas for snorkeling trips, fishing, etc. The staff is wonderful at the hotel. There is direct beach access from the Beach Club before you get to the hotel. Right now there is construction in that area and the workers park there but thats the area to get to the beach. There is a pool and the pool bar then a pathway down to the private beach area.

Unique Quality: I spent 2 weeks here and this place had everything. The business center is only open until 5pm if you need to fax or make copies. One word of advice. The hotel has free wifi access directly in front of the front desk. So ensure your laptop is configured before you come. Mine was not and I paid the $10 for 1 hour in the business center because it was imperative that I get to a computer. I also went to an internet cafe in Isla Verde which is 30miles away from the resort until I got my laptop configured for the wifi. (turns out, my radio was turned off). But the amenity is there in an emergency. You can receive faxes there as well. There is a very lavish spa and gym on the 2nd floor, the ATC (ATM) is on the main floor, there is a great bar on the main floor and Ded the bartender is very good and nice!
Check out the views in my pictures attached. This was absolutely exquisite. It can be inconvenient however if you need to conduct business in San Juan. It is 25-30 miles away and there is a 1.50 toll each way. The Esso gas station was my favorite because they take credit card at the machine outside like in the states. Not all gas stations in PR do that.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Address: 6000 Rio Mar Boulevard Rio Grande, PR 00745
• Phone: 877-636-0636
• Website: http://www.wyndhamriomar.com/
• Related to: Spa and Resort
• Written September 23, 2007

Cluster 2 Villa

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• moiraistyx
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Andalucia Guest House: A HOME AWAY FROM HOME-WELL SORT OF

I absolutely loved staying at this great little guest house. The owners, Esteban and Emeo, have got to be the friendliest and most helpful people on the island. Let me tell you about our room first. I slept so well when I was here that I didn't want to leave. I had a wonderful view of the hot tub from my window. We had a deluxe room which had a small refrigerator and basic cooking and eating supplies (coffee pot, toaster, plates, cups, silver ware). One of the first things you notice is that the rooms are simply decorated but very pretty. Esteban and Emeo even put together a small guide of restaurants they love (this comes in handy). The room was bit on the small side, but hell, I only needed it to sleep in so who cares. I loved the shower in the bathroom. Our hosts were quick to satisfy any request we had from more pillows to extra towels. My one dislike, was that the neighborhood wasn't so great, definately not a place I would walk around in after dark alone. The guest house was about 3 blocks away from the beach, which was perfect for me.

Unique Quality: If you need it, they have it. Esteban and Emeo offer guests everything from beach chairs and umbrellas to sea grass mats and coolers. They also have on hand sunblock, aloe, bug spray etc, just in case you run out. There's an outdoor shower to keep all that sand from getting in your room. The outdoor hot tub was a great way to relax and settle down at the end of the day. If you need directions, places to see outside of the ordinary tourist crap or just want to shoot the ***, Esteban and Emeo are more than willing to accomodate you.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: 2011 McLeary Street, Ocean Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911
• Phone: (787) 309 - 3373
• Website: http://www.andalucia-puertorico.com/
• Related to: Beaches, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Family Travel
• Written August 9, 2007

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