Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, Puerto Rico

Location

The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is located in the exclusive Condado District of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The hotel was founded in 1919 by wealthy businessman Frederick William Vanderbilt, and has dramatic Atlantic Ocean views, a graceful Spanish revivalist style façade, and an opulent interior. After a recent renovation, the hotel has been restored to its former glory, with sweeping staircases and graceful archways still intact.

Accommodation

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel showcases two 11-story towers, consisting of 323 guest accommodations, including 80 Commodore Suites and 40 Biltmore Suites. There are seven types of guest room, each with a sea or city views, carefully selected furnishings, smart TVs, and complimentary WiFi. Ocean View King Rooms offer 480 sq ft of space, whist Ocean View Queen Rooms feature 460 sq ft, and two queen-sized beds. Suites offer a grander experience of the hotel, providing spacious living areas with lofty ceilings, kitchenette areas, African mahogany wood detailing, and custom designed lighting.

Dining

The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel’s 1919 restaurant is truly first class. It is run by Executive Chef Juan Jose Cuevas who has worked at a host of Michelin starred restaurants. Its approach is to serve locally sourced world-class cuisine, with ethically sourced ingredients. The Ola Ocean Front Bistro provides Puerto Rican cuisine, and serves sharable breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. For evening drinks, visit one of the Vanderbilt Court’s three bars: the Veritas, the Marabar, or the Avo Lounge. 

Facilities

Don’t miss the chance to unwind in the hotel’s spa and fitness centre, which offers a range of treatments based on ancient knowledge, as well as the option for couples’ treatments. Other amenities offered are a twice-daily house keeping service, a guest concierge, a pool and beach butler, as well as a 24-hour butler service. Visit the beach and two pools – an infinity and main pool.