The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is a four-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in San Juan’s vibrant Condado district, directly accessible to the beach. The hotel’s 319 guest rooms are timelessly attractive, with dark-wood furniture and stone-topped bathroom vanities. Early 20th-century antiques are ubiquitous throughout, and the hotel plays up its historic setting with handsome restaurants and lounges that exude a turn-of-the-century ambience. At the same time, an infinity-edge pool and innovative spa, in addition to high-tech guest rooms and meeting spaces infuse the hotel with a refreshing contemporary element. Those interested in historic properties might also consider Hotel El Convento in Old San Juan, but the Vanderbilt offers easier beach access.
The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is a four-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in San Juan’s vibrant Condado district, directly accessible to the beach. The hotel’s 319 guest rooms are timelessly attractive, with dark-wood furniture and stone-topped bathroom vanities. Early 20th-century antiques are ubiquitous throughout, and the hotel plays up its historic setting with handsome restaurants and lounges that exude a turn-of-the-century ambience. At the same time, an infinity-edge pool and innovative spa, in addition to high-tech guest rooms and meeting spaces infuse the hotel with a refreshing contemporary element. Those interested in historic properties might also consider Hotel El Convento in Old San Juan, but the Vanderbilt offers easier beach access.
Not for traditional types, the shining (hotel) star of Condado Beach -- and, arguably, San Juan -- is this buzzy resort from Marriott’s Renaissance series. La Concha attracts a constant crowd of young patrons -- both guests and locals, who come here often, dressed to the nines. The airy lobby is a chic meeting space by day, and is transformed at night with low lighting and hip music. Trendy restaurants have options like sushi and sake or tapas and sangria; the seashell-shaped Perla has a 4,000-bottle wine cellar. The 232 rooms and suites have bright, sleek decor, and many come with floor-to-ceiling views of the ocean (it's definitely worth the price to upgrade). Food and drink service is provided at the beach and at the three outdoor pools. With long lines for the front desk and slow drink service, the resort can feel short-staffed.
Not for traditional types, the shining (hotel) star of Condado Beach -- and, arguably, San Juan -- is this buzzy resort from Marriott’s Renaissance series. La Concha attracts a constant crowd of young patrons -- both guests and locals, who come here often, dressed to the nines. The airy lobby is a chic meeting space by day, and is transformed at night with low lighting and hip music. Trendy restaurants have options like sushi and sake or tapas and sangria; the seashell-shaped Perla has a 4,000-bottle wine cellar. The 232 rooms and suites have bright, sleek decor, and many come with floor-to-ceiling views of the ocean (it's definitely worth the price to upgrade). Food and drink service is provided at the beach and at the three outdoor pools. With long lines for the front desk and slow drink service, the resort can feel short-staffed.
Casa Del Caribe Bed & Breakfast is a two-pearl guesthouse located in San Juan’s Condado district. The hotel’s 13 guest rooms are tidy and homey, with just a touch of tropical style, but the dated look could use an update and bathrooms are dreadful, with peeling paint and worn bathtubs. The hotel offers a free simple breakfast in a lovely open-air dining area, but the main draw here is the location. Condado's lovely beach is a five-minute walk from the hotel's front door and there's high-end shops, restaurants, and bars in almost any direction. For an equally intimate alternative, travelers should check out The Dreamcatcher, where rooms have a ton of modern character. Rates will be a good bit higher, though, and it doesn't have the hip Condado address.
Casa Del Caribe Bed & Breakfast is a two-pearl guesthouse located in San Juan’s Condado district. The hotel’s 13 guest rooms are tidy and homey, with just a touch of tropical style, but the dated look could use an update and bathrooms are dreadful, with peeling paint and worn bathtubs. The hotel offers a free simple breakfast in a lovely open-air dining area, but the main draw here is the location. Condado's lovely beach is a five-minute walk from the hotel's front door and there's high-end shops, restaurants, and bars in almost any direction. For an equally intimate alternative, travelers should check out The Dreamcatcher, where rooms have a ton of modern character. Rates will be a good bit higher, though, and it doesn't have the hip Condado address.
Casa Condado Hotel is a modest, two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in San Juan’s lively Condado district. The hotel’s 24 rooms are basic and tidy, offering AC, flat-screen TVs, and small bathrooms with showers. There’s a seafood restaurant on-site and a nice open-air common area, but amenities are otherwise non-existent -- there’s no pool and no breakfast. Competitive room rates and a great location with easy access to the beach, dining, and nightlife are the main draw for the hotel’s budget-conscious guests. Travelers may want to compare rates with Le Consulat hotel nearby, which has a pool and free breakfast service.
Casa Condado Hotel is a modest, two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in San Juan’s lively Condado district. The hotel’s 24 rooms are basic and tidy, offering AC, flat-screen TVs, and small bathrooms with showers. There’s a seafood restaurant on-site and a nice open-air common area, but amenities are otherwise non-existent -- there’s no pool and no breakfast. Competitive room rates and a great location with easy access to the beach, dining, and nightlife are the main draw for the hotel’s budget-conscious guests. Travelers may want to compare rates with Le Consulat hotel nearby, which has a pool and free breakfast service.
**This hotel was impacted by *Hurricane Maria* in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. The property is not accepting new reservations until June 30. **The Condado Plaza Hilton is a trendy, four-pearl hotel located on a peninsula that juts off San Juan’s Condado district. The hotel’s 572 guest rooms are sophisticated and modern, with elegant (if small) bathrooms and eye-catching artwork. Facilities, which are spread across both sides of the street, include four attractive pools, nine independently owned restaurants and bars, a practical fitness center, tons of meeting spaces, as well as access to an uncrowded beach. But travelers could always compare rates and amenities with La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort, which has a more central location in Condado and a better beach.
**This hotel was impacted by *Hurricane Maria* in September 2017 and is currently closed for repairs. The property is not accepting new reservations until June 30. **The Condado Plaza Hilton is a trendy, four-pearl hotel located on a peninsula that juts off San Juan’s Condado district. The hotel’s 572 guest rooms are sophisticated and modern, with elegant (if small) bathrooms and eye-catching artwork. Facilities, which are spread across both sides of the street, include four attractive pools, nine independently owned restaurants and bars, a practical fitness center, tons of meeting spaces, as well as access to an uncrowded beach. But travelers could always compare rates and amenities with La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort, which has a more central location in Condado and a better beach.
Le Consulat is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in San Juan’s stylish Condado district. The hotel offers access to the neighborhood’s buzzing nightlife scene, as well as Condado Beach, which is less than a five-minute walk away. The hotel’s 20 guest rooms are simple and unassuming; they offer coffee- and tea-making facilities as well as flat-screen TVs. Its city view terrace is charming, and the freshly cooked breakfast is above average. One major downside is the tiny pool. It’s worth comparing rates with the nearby Holiday Inn Express San Juan Condado, which has a bigger pool and a similar location.
Le Consulat is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in San Juan’s stylish Condado district. The hotel offers access to the neighborhood’s buzzing nightlife scene, as well as Condado Beach, which is less than a five-minute walk away. The hotel’s 20 guest rooms are simple and unassuming; they offer coffee- and tea-making facilities as well as flat-screen TVs. Its city view terrace is charming, and the freshly cooked breakfast is above average. One major downside is the tiny pool. It’s worth comparing rates with the nearby Holiday Inn Express San Juan Condado, which has a bigger pool and a similar location.
The Doubletree is an upper-middle-range Condado property packing plenty of features including a lovely garden pool, two top-notch restaurants, a Starbucks, and a state-of-the-art spa. Its 184 rooms are quiet, clean, comfortable, smartly decorated, and well-equipped with coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges -- many have lush garden views; and Murphy bed categories are a clever alternative to rollaway beds. Free warm cookies are a cozy check-in touch, and a free golf buggy shuttle takes guest to the nearby Beach Club. While the urban setting isn’t exactly picturesque, it is super convenient with a 24-hour supermarket over the road, great restaurants around the corner, and a short drive to everything else. Both business and leisure travelers find it a helpful central San Juan base; but those seeking a beachfront name-brand hotel could try the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort.
The Doubletree is an upper-middle-range Condado property packing plenty of features including a lovely garden pool, two top-notch restaurants, a Starbucks, and a state-of-the-art spa. Its 184 rooms are quiet, clean, comfortable, smartly decorated, and well-equipped with coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges -- many have lush garden views; and Murphy bed categories are a clever alternative to rollaway beds. Free warm cookies are a cozy check-in touch, and a free golf buggy shuttle takes guest to the nearby Beach Club. While the urban setting isn’t exactly picturesque, it is super convenient with a 24-hour supermarket over the road, great restaurants around the corner, and a short drive to everything else. Both business and leisure travelers find it a helpful central San Juan base; but those seeking a beachfront name-brand hotel could try the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort.
The upscale, 15-room Olive Boutique Hotel is an inviting Condado hotel with a rustic-chic ambience and a vibe that feels laid-back and high-end at the same time. Rooms are modern and stylish, and include thoughtful details like daily fresh cookies and premium toiletries. Outdoor terraces in all rooms are a major bonus -- they have vibrant Spanish tiling and luxe modern furniture, and some feature Condado Lagoon views. A beach is just two blocks away, and the hotel has a swish rooftop bar and lounge with a plunge pool, plus excellent on-site dining at Sage Steak Loft. This is a great choice for romantics, but guests looking for an Old San Juan boutique stay should consider Hotel El Convento, a gorgeous converted convent.
The upscale, 15-room Olive Boutique Hotel is an inviting Condado hotel with a rustic-chic ambience and a vibe that feels laid-back and high-end at the same time. Rooms are modern and stylish, and include thoughtful details like daily fresh cookies and premium toiletries. Outdoor terraces in all rooms are a major bonus -- they have vibrant Spanish tiling and luxe modern furniture, and some feature Condado Lagoon views. A beach is just two blocks away, and the hotel has a swish rooftop bar and lounge with a plunge pool, plus excellent on-site dining at Sage Steak Loft. This is a great choice for romantics, but guests looking for an Old San Juan boutique stay should consider Hotel El Convento, a gorgeous converted convent.
El Canario by the Lagoon is a modest two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in San Juan’s fashionable Condado district. It's less than a 10-minute walk from scenic Condado Beach, and there are plenty of dining and entertainment options in the area geared toward all budgets. The hotel’s 44 rooms are inviting, if relatively generic, featuring mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. On-site amenities are limited, but the hotel does offer a basic light breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Guests would do well to compare rates with the nearby Holiday Inn Express San Juan Condado, which has additional on-site features including a pool and a fitness center.
El Canario by the Lagoon is a modest two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in San Juan’s fashionable Condado district. It's less than a 10-minute walk from scenic Condado Beach, and there are plenty of dining and entertainment options in the area geared toward all budgets. The hotel’s 44 rooms are inviting, if relatively generic, featuring mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. On-site amenities are limited, but the hotel does offer a basic light breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Guests would do well to compare rates with the nearby Holiday Inn Express San Juan Condado, which has additional on-site features including a pool and a fitness center.
The Comfort Inn is an unfussy, two-pearl property located in San Juan’s trendy Condado district. Although the hotel’s 50 rooms are chain-like, they’re also clean and modern, offering flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. On-site amenities at this no-frills hotel include a modest courtyard pool and a little dining room where free buffet breakfast is served each morning. While the hotel isn’t set right on the beach, it’s less than a 10-minute walk to gorgeous Condado Beach; plus, Avenida Ashford’s chic shops and restaurants are easily accessible by foot. It’s worth comparing amenities and rates with the neighboring Holiday Inn Express San Juan Condado.
The Comfort Inn is an unfussy, two-pearl property located in San Juan’s trendy Condado district. Although the hotel’s 50 rooms are chain-like, they’re also clean and modern, offering flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. On-site amenities at this no-frills hotel include a modest courtyard pool and a little dining room where free buffet breakfast is served each morning. While the hotel isn’t set right on the beach, it’s less than a 10-minute walk to gorgeous Condado Beach; plus, Avenida Ashford’s chic shops and restaurants are easily accessible by foot. It’s worth comparing amenities and rates with the neighboring Holiday Inn Express San Juan Condado.