goldgirl2 Posted March 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We are sailing out of San Juan for our cruise. I am not familiar with the area at all. Looking for a nice hotel with a pool maybe on a beach. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Marriott Stellaris is a beautiful property. Many ideas in the San Juan forum: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted March 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We usually stay at Condado Plaza Hilton. Beach and pool. Great walking area. Close to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted March 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We love the Embassy Suites... not on the beach, but it has a great pool :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted March 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We stayed at the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino - great pool, right on beach and lots of good restaurants near by (try the Cuban place which is to the left as you exit the hotel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted March 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The Intercontinental is on the beach and it also has a nice pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdelta Posted March 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We enjoyed Hyatt House which is right beside the RCCL Cruise ship pier. It's not on a beach or near downtown, but the pool is like a quiet oasis. Tip: sign up for the free "points" membership and get much better room rates. :D Don't get it confused with Hyatt Place which is across the street......Hyatt Place has a larger pool area with a children water park play area making Hyatt place more for families. Hyatt House provides a free hot breakfast where you can order incredible personalized omelettes on a small order card (this is free too) Hyatt House is located here: https://www.google.ca/maps/@18.4566392,-66.0888322,116a,35y,90h,39.51t/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en If you zoom out, you'll see the RCCL pier beside the old airport. Adventure of the Seas is in the picture and it's interesting to zoom in on the ship. And don't miss zooming out again and taking a virtual tour of San Juan. On the morning of our cruise we could see the ship outside our window and it was a short 2 minute cab ride to the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniChunks Posted March 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We enjoyed the Condado Plaza Hilton the last time we sailed from San Juan. Unfortunately they cancelled our reservation for our upcoming cruise in May. The email I got said they are not honoring reservations or taking new ones until June, but their website now looks like they are open again. Its not far from the Pan American pier, and within walking distance to many restaurants, bars, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazz Posted March 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We stayed at the Sheraton Convention center. No beach, but a beautiful, elevated pool area where you can see the cruise ships in port on the morning of your cruise. It was a little pricey, but my wife needed to get work done before the night before the trip and we knew the Wifi was reliable. They had very good room service pizza. I am not sure of its post-hurricane status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted March 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We stayed at the Sheraton Convention center. No beach, but a beautiful, elevated pool area where you can see the cruise ships in port on the morning of your cruise. It was a little pricey, but my wife needed to get work done before the night before the trip and we knew the Wifi was reliable. They had very good room service pizza. I am not sure of its post-hurricane status.Sheraton convention is our new "go to" hotel the night before a cruise. If I was going to be in San Juan more than one night.....I would choose the La Concha. It's a Marriott Renaissance hotel on the beach. Next door to the Marriott. It has a more modern/hip feel. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texmex.ferr Posted March 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We enjoyed the Condado Plaza Hilton the last time we sailed from San Juan. Unfortunately they cancelled our reservation for our upcoming cruise in May. The email I got said they are not honoring reservations or taking new ones until June, but their website now looks like they are open again. Its not far from the Pan American pier, and within walking distance to many restaurants, bars, etc. Hi We're on same sailing (May 6th TA), why don't you come onto the roll call and say 'Hi' There's a few of us on there who sailed in November on the Westbound TA on Jewel too. We have booked in the Marriot San Juan & Stellaris resort for our stay for 2 nights, we fly in on Friday May 4, and the reviews I've seen so far, and the contact with the hotel I've had (via email) has been very good. They do say they are still working on one of their buildings (it's the block that has most of the accessible rooms), but they are hoping it will all be fully functional before we arrive in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted March 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We love LA Concha. Stayed there several times. Beach and lovely pool area. Also like being Condo area. Can walk to restaurants and walgreen''s for those last minute things you forgot! Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario Cruiser Posted March 17, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2018 We stayed at Hampton Inn and suites before the cruise and Best Western after in January. Both were great. Walked to the beac from BW. OntarioCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabarr Posted March 17, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I agree La Concha my favorite over the rest Pools, beach, restaurants location in Condado Perfect Choice! Closer to port and Old San Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon I Posted March 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 17, 2018 We had a great time at the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino twice its a really comfortable place to stay. We stayed at the Sheraton Convention Ctr once one word says it all for me :Yuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansrobin Posted March 17, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Checking out of LaConcha Renaissance today. Great hotel. Good food, great oceanfront room, beautiful pool, nice beach area. Couldn’t ask for any better! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrcards Posted March 17, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Checking out of LaConcha Renaissance today. Great hotel. Good food, great oceanfront room, beautiful pool, nice beach area. Couldn’t ask for any better! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Last time in San Juan we too did the LaConcha with Marriott points. Great location, ton of restaurants in the area. But, in my opinion, the food at LaConcha is overpriced and while the pool is lovely, the beach has the consistency of construction sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrifk Posted March 17, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 17, 2018 We are sailing out of San Juan for our cruise. I am not familiar with the area at all. Looking for a nice hotel with a pool maybe on a beach. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/quote We are staying at the S.J.Suites, Calle Fortaleza Old San Juan. It's a 3 *** in the heart of Old San Juan. The rate for one night was around $136.00 when I booked it a few weeks ago.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted March 17, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Haven't stayed at the older hotels in the downtown area or near the old airport. Have stayed in the Condado area and Isla Verde (also called Carolina), out near the main airport. Condado gives you more of a feel of Puerto Rico, with older local restaurants and a beach that almost isn't usable - major surf the times we were there. Isla Verde is more of a typical tourist area with both local and fast food, Walgreens, grocery with wine, beautiful long protected beach. Embassy is our favorite there. Not on the beach but only a block away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass Posted March 17, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 17, 2018 We have stayed at the Marriott Stellaris twice and were very happy both times! FYI there is a fantastic homemade burger place across the street. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgirl2 Posted March 18, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Thank you! We are looking into the Marriott Stellaris and the LaConcha Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyMouse Posted March 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 18, 2018 We have stayed at the Marriott Stellaris twice and were very happy both times! FYI there is a fantastic homemade burger place across the street. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That burger place is very good. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyMouse Posted March 18, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Another vote for La Concha! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiley620 Posted March 18, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 18, 2018 We've spent a week at the Marriott Stellaris, and had a great time. It's a good location, and close to some great restaurants. We're staying again after our upcoming cruise. Would recommend it! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cube1982 Posted March 18, 2018 #25 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I vote el convento... A great local converted convent in the heart of old San Juan...the atmosphere is unbelievable!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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