Plaza De ArmasvsCervantes Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Cervantes scores significantly better than Hotel Plaza De Armas Old San Juan. Cervantes has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 7 sources like Concierge, Star Service and Oyster.
Plaza De Armas
Calle San Jose 202, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
"Location, location, location – but not a lot else. The Plaza de Armas is a rather characterless hotel situated in San Juan’s most character-loaded quarter." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Suites facing the street have charming French doors that open up to cobblestone views." Full review
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Make sure to experience the 1920s elevator at least once, though stairs are quicker.
Frommer's
"We recommend this somewhat dowdy property because it offers a clean, comfortable good night's sleep in the heart of the historic zone at an economic rate, not an easy find these days" Full review
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