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Fairmont El San Juan HotelvsHosteria Del Mar
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton scores significantly better than Hosteria Del Mar. El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks #3 in San Juan with positive reviews from 8 sources including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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
Hosteria Del Mar Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Oyster Frommer's Lonely Planet
1 Tapia St, Ocean Park, San Juan 00911, Puerto Rico
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Fodor's "Decorated in bright blues and whites, the stylish rooms at the beachfront inn have an Asian feel, with influences from Bali, Malaysia, and India."
Travel + Leisure "This oceanfront hotel in San Juan’s upscale Ocean Park is a beach retreat within walking distance of Condado nightlife and only five miles from historic Old San Juan." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The 23-room Hosteria Del Mar is a laid-back, mid-range boutique property with direct beach access located in the upscale residential enclave of Ocean Park." Full review
Frommer's "Rooms are comfortable but a bit drab, something you won't notice if you are on the beach side. Suites and efficiencies with kitchen facilities are also available. " Full review
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We still suggest you splurge for an ocean-view room, with either a balcony or terrace, right on San Juan's most low-key beach.
Lonely Planet "With a desirable beachside location... this whitewashed Ocean Park guesthouse is quiet, intimate and definitively Caribbean." Full review
