Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, is an area rich in history and teeming with energy. Those who enjoy active, outdoor lifestyles will relish in San Juan's tropical marine climate and breezy, carefree attitude. Go swimming in natural fresh water lagoons, biking through downtown's maze of pastel-colored buildings, or hiking along dramatic coastlines with unprecedented views of the Atlantic. Due to the importance of tourism on the island, travelers also have a wide slew of hotel accommodations to choose from. Below are some of the city's most popular and well-reviewed.

InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino

Built in the late 1950s, this beautiful, 402-room postmodern edifice sits right on Isla Verde beach and is only fifteen minutes from Old San Juan and the city's key business districts. The hotel is also strategically located a mere three miles from San Juan's international airport as well as near star attractions that will entice any outdoor enthusiast, such as the Rio Camuy Caves, the Bioluminescent Bay and the El Yunque Rain Forest. The hotel itself offers a laundry list of amenities such as a casino, outdoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center, and full service spa offering an assortment of body wraps, massages, and treatments. Guests can select from three restaurants on the premises, one offering delectable Italian cuisines; a second offering traditional Japanese dishes; and a third serving more classic Mediterranean food. Business travelers are encouraged to take advantage of the hotel's full scale business and secretarial services, conference rooms, and private limousine. Room accommodations include high speed internet access, a mini fridge and coffee maker, stereo, in-room movies and video games, and a safe in which to stow valuables. Interested parties should inquire about various guest room/tour attraction packages available through the hotel prior to booking.

5961 Isla Verde Ave.
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00979
Tel: (787) 791-6100
Fax: (787) 253-2510
http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/overview/sanjuan

The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan

With a name renowned for providing luxury and elegance, the Ritz-Carlton in San Juan delivers all that and more over its eight acre oceanfront property in Isla Verde. The resort is conveniently located less than three miles from the numerous dining options and entertainment attractions of the Condado, and only six miles from the Hato Rey financial district. The 416 classically decorated rooms and suites pamper guests with amenities such as flat panel LCD TVs, marble baths with Bulgari soaps and gels, gourmet in-room coffee and tea, fully stocked mini bars, high speed internet, and an executive business desk. A choice of double, queen or king-sized bedding with goose down pillows and 100% Frette linen sheets ensure guests sleep like a dream. Hotel accommodations and perks include a 24-hour casino, fitness center with a variety of daily classes, luxury spa, oceanfront pool and jacuzzi, room service, child care facility, and complete concierge service. Additionally, executives can make use of the property's first class business center, audio-visual equipment, and attentive business staffing services. And to top it all off, the resort makes available five select and unique dining experiences, including a steakhouse and an ocean-side bar and grill.

6961 Ave. of the Governors
Isla Verde, Carolina
Puerto Rico 00979
Tel: (787) 253-1700
Fax: (787) 253-1777
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/SanJuan/Default.htm

Caribe Hilton

This 814-room luxury hotel is set amongst 17 acres of verdant tropical gardens on an exclusive, private peninsula surrounded by the warm, turquoise waters of the Atlantic. It is perfectly situated between the popular Condado dining and entertainment area of the city and historic Old San Juan, and less than fifteen minutes from the airport. Guests can relax in any number of oceanfront swimming pools, jacuzzis, or hammocks; adults can indulge in Olas Spa's numerous body and skin treatments; and kids can play in the children's pool, playground, and Kidz Paradise Club area featuring a range of games and equipment. A multitude of restaurants and lounges, including a Morton's Steakhouse, two bars, Asian, Italian, and international restaurants, and a Starbucks, promise food and drink will always be just a few steps away. Standard room amenities include high speed WiFi, cable TV, refrigerator, and balcony. Luxury suites are also available with a separate master bedroom, multiple oceanfront terraces, and an indoor or outdoor jacuzzi. Or truly upgrade to the spacious Condado Lagoon Villas, a cluster of 264 luxury one and two bedroom suites that provide guests with personalized services like an exclusive check-in and check-out area and trained professionals to assist with requests, from restaurant reservations to information on local attractions.

Los Rosales St.
San Geronimo Grounds
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901
Tel: (787) 721-0303
Fax: (787) 725-8849
http://www.hiltoncaribbean.com/index.php?destination=sanjuan

Article Written By Mark Heidelberger

Mark Heidelberger has been writing for more than 17 years, with recent articles appearing on various websites. He has also written, rewritten and developed dozens of feature-film screenplays and manages a number of film and television writers. He holds a master's degree from University of California, Los Angeles in film and television producing.

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