The Gallery InnvsCondado Vanderbilt Hotel
Both The Gallery Inn and Condado Vanderbilt Hotel are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Gallery Inn. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel ranks #5 in San Juan with endorsements from 7 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
The Gallery Inn
204 - 206 Norzagaray St, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Multilingual
Concierge
"This is not a place for introverts: You'll undoubtedly get drawn into late-afternoon wine-and-cheese gatherings on the sunny terrace or a concert in the music room."
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Ask for a room with a view, as this is Old San Juan's only lodging facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Fodor's
"Nothing like this rambling, eclectic inn exists anywhere else in San Juan—or Puerto Rico, for that matter." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Owned by the same couple for decades, the historic Gallery Inn is run like an informal B&B." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The quirkiest hotel in town is also among the most endearing, thanks to eccentric live-in owners Jan D Esposo and Hernan "Manuco" Gandia."
Afar Magazine
"Old San Juan is known for its atmospheric and historic hotels, but none quite match the Gallery Inn for personality and creativity." Full review
Frommer's
"This centuries-old mansion looms over city, and boasts spectacular views from its rooftop wine deck...guests are free to ramble through the 50-plus room inn, which spirals up seven levels." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Perched romantically between two forts, this 27-room hotel will make you feel as if you’ve wandered into the home of a retired, and very successful, pirate" 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