The Ritz Carlton San JuanvsCondado Vanderbilt Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan and Condado Vanderbilt Hotel are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Condado Vanderbilt Hotel ranks slightly better than The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel comes in at #5 in San Juan with praise from 7 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
The Ritz Carlton San Juan
6961 Ave of the Governors, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
From $279/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The luxurious Ritz-Carlton San Juan announces its grandeur with large lion statues spouting water into a courtyard pool."
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Ask for a room overlooking the Atlantic.
Fodor's
"Elegant marble floors and fountains don't undermine the feeling that this is a true beach getaway." Full review
Jetsetter
"Classic island glamour on a beautiful beach with a cool casino, gourmet eats and a slick spa." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Ritz equals posh, so you’d better pack the trendy slacks and bring along a platinum credit card before booking a night here."
DK Eyewitness
"As the capital's premier deluxe hotel, this huge beachfront resort offers sumptuous accommodations with suave contemporary styling and deluxe bathrooms."
Oyster
Luxury
"Marriott’s top-tier hotel in the capital of San Juan offers 416 rooms and suites and is an easy five-minute drive from the airport along Isla Verde beach." Full review
Gayot
"Situated on the Northern coast of Puerto Rico, this beachfront hotel offers more than just raw ocean beauty and multicolored sunsets."
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Following Hurricane Maria in September 2017, the hotel anticipates a reopening in early April 2018.
" Full review
Frommer's
"Surfing is just one of the many offered water sports; the Ritz also runs a topnotch kid’s club. Great dining...large guest rooms, with ocean or garden views, have extra-comfy beds and sofas " 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