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Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton ReservevsPlaza De Armas
Both Hotel Plaza De Armas Old San Juan and Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores slightly better than Hotel Plaza De Armas Old San Juan. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores 81 with approval from 4 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Fodor's
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
100 Dorado Beach Drive, Dorado 00646-2000, Puerto Rico
From $1,047/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Following a renovation, this resort's big draws include a restaurant from Fodor's Tastemaker Chef Jose Andres and an incredible setting along 3 miles of Puerto Rican coastline."
Gayot "Luxury re-imagined on a historic beachfront estate that once belonged to the Rockefellers."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"With a staff of personal embajadores ready to fulfill any request and a secluded stretch of swimmable beaches, it delivers on the brand’s vision of a hyper-luxurious boutique resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just west of San Juan is the sprawling Dorado Beach resort, which sits on 1,400 acres and has two pools, three golf courses, a water park, and a spa and fitness center"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"There's some wealthy types coming to Dorado, clearly, because the dreamy 1000-sq-ft-average Ocean Reserve rooms, with walk-in wardrobes and private balconies, are the modest accommodation option at this, Puerto Rico's most lavish place to stay" Full review
Lonely Planet "Decked out in expensive marble and embellished with Alhambra-esque lions that line the path to the swimming pool, this is San Juan at its swankiest and is a favorite hangout of visiting celebrities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "You’ll find plenty of water sports, pools, sandy beaches, and activities like bike tours through endangered Pterocarpus wetlands...kids can learn Taíno arts and crafts "
Travel + Leisure "Known for its championship golf courses and the sanctuary-esque Spa Botánico with treehouse treatment rooms, it offers the bespoke luxury experience you'd expect from a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property."
Plaza De Armas Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's
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
OysterBudget
"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
