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From the economy to luxury accomodations, here is a list of some hotels and resorts in Puerto Rico.
Top 5 Casino Hotels in San Juan
Did you know that, in Puerto Rico, all the casinos are in hotels? Ah, but which hotels have the best gaming? In San Juan, these five stand out.
About.com's Hotel Guide: Best Hotels in Puerto Rico
This list of the best hotels in Puerto Rico was compiled from personal experience, multiple guest reviews and guidebook recommendations. From About.com Hotels guide Charlyn Keating Chisholm.
The Top 5 Kid-Friendly Hotels in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has its share of boutique resorts, casino hotels, and charming inns, but it's also got plenty of lodging options that cater to the kids.
El San Juan Hotel & Casino
It's all about the ambience at the hallowed El San Juan Hotel. A blend of the glory days of the 1950s and modern luxury and amenities, this hotel has it all: a class-of-its-own casino, sexy and hip club, gorgeous pool, beachfront access, a gallery of shops and plenty of comfortable rooms.
The Top Five Hotels in Vieques
The hotels in Vieques encompass everything from budget guesthouse to architectural wonder; to help narrow your choices, here's a list of five outstanding inns and hotels that offer you something beyond the norm.
The Water & Beach Club: Boutique Luxury in Isla Verde
The San Juan Water & Beach Club occupies an exclusive corner of Isla Verde and an exclusive reputation as one of the island's trendiest addresses.
Budget Hotels in Culebra
In general, Culebra is a cheaper destination than the rest of Puerto Rico. People come here to get away from the ritzy trappings found on the mainland, and the island's hotels, for the most part, cater to that rustic, bohemian, down-home vibe. These four will treat you well and offer you comfortable rooms at reasonable prices.
Hotel El Convento
You can't miss the elegant, soft yellow facade of Hotel El Convento, one of Old San Juan’s most iconic hotels. This historic landmark was once a 17th Century Carmelite convent, but I bet the nuns who called this place home never got to live like the current guests do.
Chateau Cervantes
For sheer panache, you can't beat the exclusive Chateau Cervantes in Old San Juan. This all-suite boutique hotel is a newcomer to the old city, and it offers unbeatable style, service and amenities ... at a price.
The Gallery Inn
You'll be hard-pressed to find a more artistic and friendly place to staty than Old San Juan's Gallery Inn. Owners Jan D'Esopo and her husband Manuco have created a calm, intimate atmosphere that's ideally suited to vacationing couples and those who love to stay in smaller, boutique properties.
Wyndham Rio Mar
Set on 500 beachfront acres near the El Yunque rainforest, this resort has all the amenities you're looking for in a full-service property: beach, spa, golf (2 courses), casino, tennis, water sports, and 11 restaurants, lounges and entertainment venues.
Where to Stay in El Yunque
El Yunque is not the place to find grand, full-service resorts. Rather, when people stay in El Yunque, they want to get away from the concrete and commune with nature, and the accommodations are designed to enhance that experience. From mountainside cabins to "eco-lodges," here are some of your best lodging options in and around the rainforest.
The Ponce Hilton
In quiet Ponce, the elegant Ponce Hilton is a welcoming retreat. Offering a plethora of sports and entertainment choices, the hotel is perfect for those who want to get away from the big city and enjoy a truly relaxing experience.
El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa
Located on the northern tip of the island, not far from the El Yunque Rain Forest, and only a short drive from all the attractions of Las Croabas and Fajardo, El Conquistador is a golf destination almost beyond compare. The vast complex is divided into five villages and the resort’s Grand Hotel.
Caribe Hilton, San Juan
This 814-room hotel, famed as the home of the first pina colada, sits on a private 17-acre waterfront peninsula in downtown San Juan, giving it an air of exclusivity but also putting it close to the airport, Old San Juan, and all of the downtown nightlife and attractions.
Most Romantic Hotels in Puerto Rico
From hidden mountain retreats to sumptuous artistry in the heart of the old city, there are plenty of hotels that will appeal to the romantic in you. These properties win my vote for most love-inducing of them all.
The Horned Dorset Primavera
Located on the West Coast of Puerto Rico, between Mayaguez and Aguadilla, the Horned Dorset is a quiet and luxurious Relais & Chateaux retreat.
El Conquistador Resort
One of the great historic hotels in Fajardo is set on a 300-foot cliff overlooking the ocean. The "El Con" has 983 rooms, 70,000 square feet of meeting space, a Golden Door Spa, golf, a casino, and is building a new water park for hotel guests.
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
This oceanfront San Juan hotel offers the convenience of a Condado location and one of Puerto Rico's nicest casinos.
Hotel Pierre at Gallery Plaza
This 154-room Condado resort is slated to be renovated and reopen as a Doubltree hotel in 2008.
El San Juan Hotel & Casino
The luxurious El San Juan is located in the beachfront Isla Verde district of San Juan on 15 lush acres yet close to major attractions in Puerto Rico's capital city. Amenities include a casino, multiple restaurants, pool, meeting space, and 382 guest rooms.
Martineau Bay Resort and Spa
This luxury resort on Vieques Island is slated to become Puerto Rico's first W Hotel in 2007.
Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel
The former Wyndham Old San Juan is located in the city's historic district, on San Juan Bay.
The Ritz-Carlton San Juan
Luxury resort hotel located in San Juan's Isla Verde district, convenient to the airport, Old San Juan, and the downtown business district.
Grand Melia Puerto Rico
Formerly the Paradisus Puerto Rico, this Sol Melia luxury resort is located on Cocoa Beach in Rio Grande.
Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino
The 570-room/62 suite Condado Plaza is close to downtown San Juan and boasts a casino, seven restaurants and lounges, and a large selection of flexible meeting space. The hotel's Lagoon Tower was recently "upscaled" and a similar renovation is planned for the rest of the property.
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