Fairmont El San Juan HotelvsDreamcatcher by DW
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks significantly better than The Dreamcatcher. El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton comes in at #3 in San Juan with endorsements from 8 sources such as Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Planet
Top 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
Dreamcatcher by DW
2009 Calle Espana, Ocean Park, San Juan 00911, Puerto Rico
From $343/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Oyster
Budget
"The Dreamcatcher is an enchanting lower-middle-range hotel located in San Juan’s Ocean Park district." Full review
Fodor's
"In the heart of Ocean Park the Dreamcatcher Guest House provides the escape you've been longing for." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Dream Catcher wows with its whimsical elegance: fine art and knick-knacks, luxurious linens and quirky wallpaper, designer furnishings and lazy hammocks, plants and sunlight everywhere, the outdoors brought in." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"High-end boho living at its best. Guests enjoy outdoor showers, quiet nooks for relaxing, common kitchens for socializing and a vegetarian restaurant serving some of the best breakfasts in town. " Full review