Hotel in San Juan

[travel1]

I need a hotel for one night in November before boarding the cruise ship. Any ideas ?

Travel1

[aqua]

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express for 2 nights last summer. It has a good location across the street from the beach in the Condado area. We walked to dinner and also bought bottled water for the cruise at a drug store. (Walgreens I think, but am not sure.) If you are looking for a resort, this is not the hotel for you. However, if you need nice place for a few days, it is a good choice.

[jaybird from SC]

I need a hotel for one night in November before boarding the cruise ship. Any ideas ?

Travel1

Yesterday our group booked one night pre-cruise with Radisson Ambassador..check their website direct..We called direct and got a good rate plus breakfast and afternoon snacks...We're sailing on Nov. 16. Happy crusing...

[BlueJacketsFan1]

There is a Sheraton right across from the pier. Close enough that you could easily walk to the pier the next morning. The is a Senor Frog's behind the Sheraton also. Good food and lots and lots of fun.

[jaybird from SC]

There is a Sheraton right across from the pier. Close enough that you could easily walk to the pier the next morning. The is a Senor Frog's behind the Sheraton also. Good food and lots and lots of fun.

If our info is correct, the Sheraton is nowhere near the pier from which you depart (begin) on a cruise. Maybe we received the wrong info but we were told Sheraton is near the port where ships dock if they are in port for the day and it is only a stopover.

[sc_cruizer]

If you are cruising Carnival Victory, then the Sheraton is right across the street from where you will embark.:)

[rainforestgirl]

Yes- it matters which cruise line you are going with.

 

The RCCL lines embark from the Pan Am pier, Carnival uses Pier 4 in OSJ.

 

Day stops in port are at piers 3 and 4 right in OSJ (which is right across the street from the Sheraton).

 

The Pan Am pier is not in OSJ, but across the bay. Not really walking distance to any hotel, but you may find some info on a new hotel that will open soon that is really close:

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1523

[DrmnOfMaui]

We did the Intercontinental and really liked it. I would stay there again... Easy cab rides from the airport and to the pier.

 

If you stay there, we really enjoyed Mi Casitas for breakfast. Great food and a fantastic price! It is right across the street from the hotel.

[jaybird from SC]

Yes- it matters which cruise line you are going with.

 

The RCCL lines embark from the Pan Am pier, Carnival uses Pier 4 in OSJ.

 

Day stops in port are at piers 3 and 4 right in OSJ (which is right across the street from the Sheraton).

 

The Pan Am pier is not in OSJ, but across the bay. Not really walking distance to any hotel, but you may find some info on a new hotel that will open soon that is really close:

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1523

Do you know anything about the Radisson Ambassador Hotel in San Juan? Also, when is this new Sheraton opening for business? We will be there on November 15. Thanks

[baby]

any suggestions for a resturant close to the intercontinental for dinner for 2 nights

 

thanks

[ccruisenewbee]

I read about a website called http://www.HotelPlusPortal.com on CruiseCritic. I just booked a pre-cruise room at the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino for only $84.50!! I'm sure our room will have a horrible view but who cares. Two years ago we stayed at The Gallery Inn in Old San Juan before our first cruise. It was wonderful but very expensive. This time we are going to save $$.

[DrmnOfMaui]

any suggestions for a resturant close to the intercontinental for dinner for 2 nights

 

thanks

 

Oh yes!!! I reviewed that in my review linked below too (have pics of our meal!) We ate at Platos, it was about a 5 minute walk from the Intercontinental. I found it highly recommended on the San Juan Board and those views were repeated by the hotel concierge. I read that Mi Casita was good for dinner, but didn't eat there for dinner myself.

 

We also enjoyed a late afternoon meal by the pool at the beachside cafe. Really liked that too, good quesadillas, Lamb Pitas and pizza. We really enjoyed sitting on the beach and having our afternoon meal! (I think I have pictures of that in the review too....)

[baby]

hi

 

i did not see "your reivew linked below"

carol

[DrmnOfMaui]

No problem Carol... I just wrote a lot more in the review and included pictures so I thought I would let you know that it was there in case you wanted to take a peek.

 

I have included two more links into this post that should direct you to two more reviews.. both go through San Juan and might be of interest. :) Enjoy!

 

Check out this review too, I really enjoyed reading it before our trip!

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=783539

 

These guys have some great info too!!

 

http://web.mac.com/thecruiseguys/The_Cruise_Guys/Welcome.html

[CRUZFINDER]

I read about a website called www.HotelPlusPortal.com on CruiseCritic. I just booked a pre-cruise room at the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino for only $84.50!! I'm sure our room will have a horrible view but who cares. Two years ago we stayed at The Gallery Inn in Old San Juan before our first cruise. It was wonderful but very expensive. This time we are going to save $$.

 

When are you cruising? Trying to determine how close or far out from your sailing date you booked a room at the Sheraton.

 

The price you got is awesome. Averaging well over $200 normally.

 

Wondering if it's best to book early or wait.

 

Thanx.

[JandBR_PHX]

We've stayed in Isla Verde (near the airport) both times we were in San Juan. Once at the Embassy Suites (Excellent!) once at the Water Club (HORRIBLE!!). We took a cab to Old San Juan the next morning and left our bags at a little place across from the pier till it was time to board.

[cruiseawaits]

Princess and RCCL leave from the Pan Am Pier...a little ways from Old San Juan. Carnival docks right in the heart of Old Sand Juan. There is a brand new "Sheraton San Juan Convention Center" set to open in Nov. 09. It looks to be very nice and it is directly across the street from the Pan Am Pier. Looked on the Sheraton site for February 2010 rates and it is a bit pricey, but quite convenient(and NEW!).

[caribbean2000]

Princess embarks from both OSJ and Pan American - we have taken four cruises with Princess that embarked from OSJ but in the last year they have started also using Pan American. This would be a question your agent *should* be able to research and answer.

[Eliger]

Princess and RCCL leave from the Pan Am Pier...a little ways from Old San Juan. Carnival docks right in the heart of Old Sand Juan. There is a brand new "Sheraton San Juan Convention Center" set to open in Nov. 09. It looks to be very nice and it is directly across the street from the Pan Am Pier. Looked on the Sheraton site for February 2010 rates and it is a bit pricey, but quite convenient(and NEW!).

Just curious and tried to find out the rates. They take reservation beginning on Dec. 1st. I presume they don't want to confirm reservations before that in case they are late opening. The rates start at $135, but with taxes, etc., it is $165. per night. Not bad!

 

Gerry

[texascruzer]

Princess and RCCL leave from the Pan Am Pier...a little ways from Old San Juan. Carnival docks right in the heart of Old Sand Juan. There is a brand new "Sheraton San Juan Convention Center" set to open in Nov. 09. It looks to be very nice and it is directly across the street from the Pan Am Pier. Looked on the Sheraton site for February 2010 rates and it is a bit pricey, but quite convenient(and NEW!).

 

Can you walk to the Pan Am Pier from the Sheraton San Juan Convention Center? The rate I found for January is $359. Very pricey!

Thanks

[tryptaker]

I am also looking for San Juan hotels....Princess has quoted me 169 (Canadian) a night for the San Juan Marriott with additional nights at 129.

They also have the Sheraton Old San Juan for 149 a night and additional nights at 109. These hotels would include transfers. Can anyone advise me if these are good deals or should I be looking for something else and doing transfer by taxi? We will spend two days prior to the cruise in PR and one day after.

[LuvBNatC]

Yesterday RCI quoted me about $275 PER PERSON for the Marriott, and $228 for the Radisson, so I think the prices you got were pretty good. I'm looking for a hotel myself and my parents for one night in January.

[Hflors]

Yesterday RCI quoted me about $275 PER PERSON for the Marriott, and $228 for the Radisson, so I think the prices you got were pretty good. I'm looking for a hotel myself and my parents for one night in January.

 

Those prices seem very high. Why don't you just call the hotel chain for a room. I got the Caribe hilton for $237.00 and that is for Jan 1. Now the total will be about $299 once you add the taxes and resort fee, but that is still way cheaper than your price. (note: this is a senior rate, but you can get a room a bit lower if you pay inadvance. I think it was $229 plus taxes) Good luck

 

Helen

[LuvBNatC]

Thanks for the advice. The Caribe Hilton is on my list. Right now I'm playing around with Priceline, but I've been checking out hotel sites and have found lower rates on the very same hotels RCI uses.

[Bella92]

wow...I can't imagine paying that much! I was able to get the Marriott through price line @ $95 for December 20th post cruise. I'd definately suggest ya'll give that a try :-)