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San Juan Water and Beach Club HotelvsFairmont El San Juan Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is preferred by most reviewers compared to San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel. El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton scores 90 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Concierge and Gayot.
San Juan Water and Beach Club Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
2 Tartak St, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "It's all fun and chic, of course, and if all you care about is the beach and a place to party till the wee hours, it's probably the place for you."
Fodor's "Water is everywhere at this boutique hotel, from the droplets that decorate the reception area to the deluge that runs down the glass walls of the elevators." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 80-room Water Club offers great value in ritzy Isla Verde, San Juan." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Billed as Puerto Rico's only beachfront boutique hotel, the property has 78 rooms overlooking the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This trendy, luxurious boutique hotel has a chic minimalist ambience aimed at a sophisticated clientele."
Condé Nast Traveler81.2
""Tu Deseo (Your wish)," is their command. Write your request on your room's whiteboard and watch it materialize." Full review
Jetsetter "High-design, water-themed boutique hotel just steps from Isla Verde’s coveted sands." Full review
Frommer's "Rooms are sleek aqua-and-white affairs, with polished stone floors, rainfall showers and I-Pod docking stations...the property has a hopping 11th-floor bar with the Caribbean’s only rooftop fireplace " Full review
Lonely Planet "Breaking the resort ubiquity of Isla Verde, the Water & Beach Club is – along with the Horned Dorset in Rincón – Puerto Rico’s most celebrated ‘boutique’ hotel." Full review
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
