San Juan

Beautifully restored former convent in Old San Juan with colonial interiors and traditional Puerto Rican cuisine. — Jetsetter

Retro elements like the diamond-patterned facade and a restaurant inside a curving cement seashell feel at home among of-the-moment features like a multilevel pool. — Concierge

As you pull up to the early Spanish Revival facade of the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan, the valets open the grand doors into the foyer and it becomes apparent you have come to the right place. — Forbes Travel Guide

Mere steps away from some of the best dining in town, this boutique hotel in the heart of SoFo adds Moroccan-theme panache to Old San Juan. — Fodor's

All have cable TV and high-speed Internet access. But you'd be a fool to stay inside and miss the sunsets from the library's terrace. — Travel + Leisure

Bursts of color from red pillows or gold upholstery on the banquettes add considerable warmth to the sexy, sophisticated modern decor. — Fodor's

Billed as Puerto Rico's only beachfront boutique hotel, the property has 78 rooms overlooking the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows. — Travel + Leisure

This 1949 landmark just outside Old San Juan has 814 rooms done up with contemporary Caribbean flair. — Concierge

Situated right on the beach in Condado, the Marriott Resort & Casino is a step above some other hotels in the neighborhood. — Oyster

This hotel's triangular shape subtly echoes the cruise ships docked nearby. — Fodor's

As the capital's premier deluxe hotel, this huge beachfront resort offers sumptuous accommodations with suave contemporary styling and deluxe bathrooms. — DK Eyewitness

This big, reliable Sheraton hotel across from Puerto Rico’s Convention Center opened in 2009 as the prototype for the revitalized Starwood brand, and offers 503 modern rooms. — Oyster

The hostel-like property is ideal for guests on pre- and post-cruise stays and those who seek to be close to the action during celebrations such as the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian in January. — Star Service

We love the attention to detail: fruit and cheese plates, jetted bathtubs, pillow-top beds, blackout shades, and even—shockingly—an affordable minibar. — Fodor's

In the heart of Ocean Park the Dreamcatcher Guest House provides the escape you've been longing for. — Fodor's

A short taxi ride from Old San Juan, this high-rise hotel has its own beach as well as good tennis courts and a well-equipped gym. — DK Eyewitness