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Caribe HiltonvsFairmont El San Juan Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks slightly better than Caribe Hilton San Juan. El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is ranked #3 in San Juan with praise from 8 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Caribe Hilton
Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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Frommer's
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1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $203/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This 1949 landmark just outside Old San Juan has 814 rooms done up with contemporary Caribbean flair."
OysterUpscale
"The large, 910-room Hilton Caribe mega-resort has a secluded, private man-made beachfront, over 17 acres of tropical gardens... and even the historic Fuerte San Geronimo de Boqueron is on-site." Full review
DK Eyewitness "On its own private beach adjoining Fort San Geronimo, this mammoth, historic hotel has been in the Hilton chain since opening in 1949."
Star Service "Caribe Hilton is a pioneer hotel in Puerto Rico, one of the properties that helped launch the Island's modern tourism industry in the 1950s." Full review
Fodor's "Fortín San Gerónimo del Boquerón, which once guarded the entrance to San Juan Bay, is on the grounds of this sprawling resort, one of the largest in Puerto Rico." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel that first put Puerto Rico on the world tourism map when it opened in 1949 is still one of the most up-to-date spa and convention hotels in San Juan." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Caribe was constructed in 1949 and played host to numerous celebrities throughout the 1950s and ‘60s." Full review
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Concierge Oyster DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
From $200/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The El San Juan Hotel was designed to remind wealthy travelers of the pleasure palaces of Havana, and it's still turning heads."
OysterLuxury
"The vibe at the 382-room El San Juan Hotel & Casino is that of a fun, self-contained, relaxed party." Full review
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Just make sure you're happy staying put: There's not much to do nearby, and Old San Juan is at least a $20 cab ride away.
DK Eyewitness "Considered San Juan's signature beachfront hotel, the facilities at this elegant high-rise include three swimming pools, a casino, a bar, a spa, and nine restaurants."
Gayot "Situated on fifteen acres in the upscale Isla Verde district of San Juan, this pretty resort offers plenty for those seeking activity from dawn throughout the day and into the midnight hour."
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A perfect marriage of quality and convenience." Full review
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Fodor's "Much of the classical appeal remains at this don't-miss destination in Isla Verde: the intricately hand-carved mahogany walls and ceiling in the lobby date back to 1955." Full review
Frommer's "Despite formidable competition by the Ritz-Carlton for elite and sophisticated travelers, this posh resort still has the power to dazzle." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The lobby of El San Juan is a theatrical backdrop for the veritable fashion parade of folks prancing in for the legendary nightly entertainment." Full review
