The Royal Sonesta San JuanvsHotel Rumbao, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel scores slightly higher than InterContinental San Juan. Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 8 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Fodor's.
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, Puerto Rico, 00979, United States of America
From $168/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Just three miles from the international airport, InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino's location makes it easy to switch from on-the-clock to on-the-town."
Lonely Planet
"The InterContinental is... opulent with all of the usual gadgets and marketing ploys you’d expect in a well-appointed four-star place." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Reopening February 2020.
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Fodor's
"Although it's somewhat dowdy on the outside, the Royal Sonesta's remodeled guest rooms are spacious and contemporary, done in soothing shades of white, cream, and brown." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel's best features are its wonderful pool and the surrounding pool area (with waterfalls and swim-up bars), its pristine beach and oceanside dining, which rambles across a beachfront boardwalk" Full review
Hotel Rumbao, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
100 Brumbaugh Street, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"Steps from the cruise dock on the edge of old San Juan, this high-rise hotel has a faux-colonial exterior but is thoroughly modern within."
Star Service
"This Old San Juan standby is superbly situated for Carnival cruise-ship passengers, as it faces the docks and is within easy strolling distance of the center of Old San Juan." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A bit of a cliche, but sunsets on the water are lovely." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel's triangular shape subtly echoes the cruise ships docked nearby." Full review
Gayot
"The Sheraton Old San Juan offers its guests a taste of Old San Juan while providing them with all of the accommodations of the new era... near some of San Juan's most exciting sites."
Star Service
"This Old San Juan standby is superbly situated for cruise-ship passengers, as it faces the docks and is within easy strolling distance of the center of Old San Juan." Full review
Frommer's
"This may be convenient for cruise-ship passengers wanting to spend a few nights in San Juan before or after a cruise, but don't expect Old City charm." Full review