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Fairmont El San Juan HotelvsCondado Vanderbilt Hotel
Both El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton and Condado Vanderbilt Hotel are rated very highly by writers. On balance, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks marginally higher than Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is ranked #3 in San Juan with accolades from 8 reviews such as Oyster, Frommer's and Gayot.
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
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
Travel + Leisure
Star Service Oyster Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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
OysterLuxury
"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 PlanetTop 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
