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Fairmont El San Juan HotelvsCasaBlanca Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks slightly better than CasaBlanca Hotel. El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton comes in at 90 with endorsements from 8 sources such as Fodor's, Gayot and Oyster.
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
CasaBlanca Hotel Concierge
Travel + Leisure Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
316 Fortaleza St., Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Concierge "The overall effect is quirky, stylish, and fun—as is the crowd. Be ready to have a good time, which includes heading up to the roof to soak in one of the five stone hot tubs."
Travel + Leisure "Old San Juan’s burgeoning SoFo area—a once-neglected section of Calle Fortaleza—is the city’s go-to spot." Full review
Fodor's "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." Full review
Frommer's "Offers that rarest of hotel amenities: real charm. Public spaces are filled with quirky, and often beautiful, works of pop art...rooms have as individual a feel; each is different" Full review
Lonely Planet "Cut from the same cloth as its sister property, longtime favorite Da House, this stylish new SoFo hotel blends a luxurious mix of colonial and contemporary styles." Full review
