Villa Herencia HotelvsThe Gallery Inn
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Gallery Inn scores slightly better than Villa Herencia. The Gallery Inn scores 80 with praise from 6 publications like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
Villa Herencia Hotel
23 Caleta las Monjas St, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $114/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"Styled guest rooms are on two levels... graced by a mix of original antiques such as armoires, and retro-themed contemporary furniture straight from the pages of Vogue." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Charming boutique hotel on a quiet side street in Old San Juan... it's a 10-minute drive to the beach." Full review
Frommer's
"Guests can luxuriate in a rooftop bath and soak up views of the Old City’s blissfully crooked skyline." Full review
Frommer's
"A stone's throw from El Convento, on perhaps Old San Juan's most iconic stepped street, this is another option for a romantic retreat where a centuries-old view of beauty still holds sway" Full review
The Gallery Inn
204 - 206 Norzagaray St, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Multilingual
Concierge
"This is not a place for introverts: You'll undoubtedly get drawn into late-afternoon wine-and-cheese gatherings on the sunny terrace or a concert in the music room."
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Ask for a room with a view, as this is Old San Juan's only lodging facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Fodor's
"Nothing like this rambling, eclectic inn exists anywhere else in San Juan—or Puerto Rico, for that matter." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Owned by the same couple for decades, the historic Gallery Inn is run like an informal B&B." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The quirkiest hotel in town is also among the most endearing, thanks to eccentric live-in owners Jan D Esposo and Hernan "Manuco" Gandia."
Afar Magazine
"Old San Juan is known for its atmospheric and historic hotels, but none quite match the Gallery Inn for personality and creativity." Full review
Frommer's
"This centuries-old mansion looms over city, and boasts spectacular views from its rooftop wine deck...guests are free to ramble through the 50-plus room inn, which spirals up seven levels." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Perched romantically between two forts, this 27-room hotel will make you feel as if you’ve wandered into the home of a retired, and very successful, pirate" Full review