Cervantes HotelvsCondado Vanderbilt Hotel
Cervantes and Condado Vanderbilt Hotel are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Condado Vanderbilt Hotel ranks slightly higher than Cervantes. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel ranks #5 in San Juan with recommendations from 7 publications like Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
Cervantes Hotel
Recinto Sur #329, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Concierge
"Puerto Rico's best-known fashion designer, Nono Maldonado, has turned his exacting attention to this 12-suite boutique hotel in the heart of Old San Juan."
Frommer's
"This 12-unit boutique hotel seamlessly blends the colonial charm of its 16th-century quarters with ultramodern interiors by local designer Nono Maldonado." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Twelve rooms on six floors, intimate decor and a stunning level of all-round opulence, the Cervantes is about as luxurious as Puerto Rico gets." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The quietly sophisticated, modern interiors in this tiny gem of a hotel (there are just 18 rooms and suites) are the work of famed native designer Nono Maldonado." Full review
Star Service
"Small, and about as sweet as they come in Old San Juan, this boutique-hotel ressembles a diminutive version of Hotel El Convento with a designer's touch." Full review
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Choose a room facing the back street for a quieter experience.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The intimate 12-room Cervantes is a contemporary upper-mid-range boutique set along one of Old San Juan's most popular boulevards, walking distance to many cafes, restaurants, and historic sights." Full review
Fodor's
"Bursts of color from red pillows or gold upholstery on the banquettes add considerable warmth to the sexy, sophisticated modern decor." Full review
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
1055 Ashford Avenue, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico
From $247/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking both the Atlantic Ocean and Condado Lagoon, the expansive Conrad Condado Hotel & Casino is located just five minutes from historic Old San Juan." Full review
Star Service
"Located five miles from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport and four miles from the colonial city of Old San Juan, Condado Vanderbilt is San Juan's first urban, oceanfront luxury hotel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Spanish Revival character and floor to ceiling water views in the lounge." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic San Juan sleep fresh off a $200 million renovation, with an award-winning chef." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"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." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"24-hour butler service and a handful of restaurants overseen by the acclaimed chef Juan Jose Cuevas. And while the service (and food) are excellent, the hotel's history makes it truly stand out. "
Puerto Rico Travel Guide
March 10, 2022
Travel + Leisure
"It's all about luxury at this five-star property on the coast of the capital city of San Juan"
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of the most opulent hotels when it opened in 1919, the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel reopened in 2014 after a lavish restoration and expansion." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Guest rooms and suites within both buildings all have ocean views. The look is contemporary, if not cutting-edge, and the amenities plentiful" Full review