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Historic Oceanfront Elegance Meets Modern Luxury
Powered By TripAdvisorAn air of classic grandeur infuses every corner of the legendary Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. Built to the highest standards in 1919, this iconic Spanish Revival beach resort has been refurbished for the 21st century. As you walk into the grand marbled lobby, with its wrought iron spiral staircase, you follow in the footsteps of European aristocracy and Hollywood royalty into a world of exquisite luxury, service, and amenities. Enjoy a salsa class. Sunbathe on the private beach or by one of four pools, and request a cocktail from the pool butler. Toast to good times in the romantic wine bar, and dine on fine to casual cuisine at this legendary retreat.
- Relax in one of 323 beautifully appointed guestrooms, with French windows looking out over San Juan and Condado
- Meet other guests over complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres
- Dine on globally-influenced cuisine at 1919, one of San Juan’s finest restaurants
- Visit the full-service spa to experience Puerto Rico's first hammam or work out in a mirrored fitness center with sea views
- Plan perfect weddings and conferences in 30,000 sq ft / 2,787 sq m of indoor and outdoor space, including the opulent Patio del Fauno Ballroom
- Book the spectacular Presidential Suite with 24-hour butler service, private balconies in each bedroom, and breathtaking panoramic views
- Walk along the seafront into Old San Juan to explore the town’s history
Originally built by the legendary Vanderbilt family, using the architects who designed New York’s Grand Central Station, this magnificently renovated Spanish Revival hotel has classic design features from the early 20th century, combined with the best of modern hospitality. From a cigar bar and fine dining to a fitness center and four pools, the hotel offers it all.
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Accommodations
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel's contemporary guestrooms and suites celebrate the hotel’s ideal oceanfront position, with French windows or glass doors framing magnificent views of the Atlantic or San Juan. Enjoy a restful night in a queen- or king-size bed with Rivolta Carmignani linens, and pour a cup of aromatic Puerto Rican coffee from the French Press as you prepare for the day in the custom-made rich-wood dressing area.
Hotel amenities include personal pool and beach butlers who bring towels, food, and drinks directly to your lounger or cabana. Business guests benefit from a 24-hour business center and access to an exclusive executive lounge, with express continental breakfast and a private meeting room. An expert concierge team is on hand to recommend day trips, organize transport, and secure reservations at the best tables in town.
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Dining
Widely regarded as the finest restaurant in San Juan, 1919 is where acclaimed executive chef Juan José Cuevas conjures up remarkable dishes from local ingredients. For a more informal meal, dine at Ola Oceanfront Bistro, or go for street food favorites in a lively atmosphere at Tacos & Tequila.
1919 – Fresh, contemporary, and locally sourced are Chef Juan José Cuevas’s culinary watchwords, and his menus — adored by San Juan’s elite — range from vibrant salads to prime rib eye steaks. Cuisine in the chandeliered dining room is international, crossing borders with panache and blending flavors to remarkable effect.
Ola Oceanfront Bistro – With a casual terrace ambiance, the bistro serves Puerto Rican flavors from breakfast to dinner. Start the morning with Puerto Rican eggs Benedict, then sip on bottomless mimosas at brunch. For a healthy start to your afternoon, lunch on a power bowl of avocado, quinoa, egg, chickpeas, almond, yogurt, and sesame.
Tacos & Tequila – Choose from seven designer tacos and match them with nine Tequila Patron and Patron Roca Tequilas. Try the short-rib taco with tomatillo habanero sauce, avocado, radish, cilantro, and peanuts, and pair it with a tequila cocktail made with fresh ingredients from local farmers.
VC Lounge – Share creative appetizers and sip expertly mixed cocktails as you look out over the Atlantic Ocean at this intimate destination bar.
Veritas Wine and Cognac Bar – The ideal venue for a digestif or a relaxed social occasion, with fine wines and a selection of the best cognacs.
Marabar Martini Bar and Lounge – Live jazz fills the air at this chic bar — a great place to catch up with friends and make new ones.
Avo Lounge – Indulge in some of the world's finest cigars in this club-style room, with deep leather armchairs and humidors lining the wood-paneled walls.
Activities at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
Start your day with a cycling or Pilates class at the oceanfront fitness facility, or have a personal trainer put you through your paces with the Atlantic as your backdrop — and then choose which of the four outdoor pools you’ll head to first. At The Spa at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, take a long rain forest shower before meditating in the Stillness Lounge, luxuriating in the ancient ritual of the hammam, or indulging in a carefully designed spa treatment. Have a cigar in the Avo Lounge, dine on fine to casual fare, and take a romantic stroll on the beach.
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is a playground for the rich and famous. For sophisticated gaming, visit the elegant Casino del Mar, and shop at Ashford Avenue featuring boutiques from Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Cartier. Alternatively, stroll to the ancient Spanish forts and castles of Old San Juan. Golf is within easy reach, too, with Bahía Beach Resort's 18-hole, par-72 course around 18 m / 30 km away.
Location
Located on the seafront in the middle of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is in the exclusive Condado district. The landmark hotel is perfectly located for beach life, town life, and discovering Puerto Rican culture.
Address
1055 Ashford Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Ricowhat3words Address
Transportation
- Airport
- The hotel is just 5 mi / 8 km from San Juan International Airport.
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Not a 5 star hotel
Tue Mar 25 2025 16:09:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by mimi a
So far I am completely unimpressed. We alerted the hotel that we were arriving around 1pm. Check in is listed as 4pm but as is customary with every hotel I’ve ever stayed in, the hotel attempts to make the room available as needed. I understood we couldn’t get in at 1. I even understood that 3 may not be possible. But by 3:30 our 2 bedroom suite still wasn’t available. I am writing this now from one side of the “two bedroom suite” (which is just a one bedroom suite and an adjoining room). I still don’t have access to the other side and it is now 4:08pm. They were quick to take my credit card when I arrived but apparently not so quick to give us the room we paid for. They also seemed to think I was being unreasonable. The manager kept saying that check in wasn’t until 4pm but neglected to acknowledge that other guests were somehow managing to get checked in earlier. I obviously won’t stay again. Such a shame.
Beautiful with fantastic service
Mon Mar 17 2025 20:50:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Larry P
Beautiful hotel. We were in the east tower with a balcony. Room was spacious and well appointed. Bathroom was great. Service was absolutely amazing, especially at the pool. The pool area is not huge but it is very civilized compared to other resorts and very well run - shout out to Manuel! (Loved seeing the sandy spring-breakers quickly removed). 1919 Restaurant is pricey but a Michelin star experience. The only knocks were: balcony was over the STK restaurant and its exhaust goes straight up; street noise could still be heard on the 4th floor. Regardless, we would stay there again.
Beautiful Property, great location, excellent staff. But ...
Sun Mar 16 2025 16:04:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by MikeInPennsylvania
We were in an ocean front suite, so the view was outstanding. The staff, room location, layout, and the cleanliness of the hotel were all excellent. We liked the bed, coffee maker. The bathroom and toilet area are beautiful and well maintained. Sorry, but the Cons: Bureau drawers are very shallow. The ice machine was constantly defrosting and melting the ice, making new ice all through the nights. We had to close the bedroom door to not hear the clunking of ice cubes dropping. (We let the staff know but it wasn't resolved.) The TVs came on randomly and showed the hotel info screen and played music. (We notified the staff but nothing was done about it. I ended up unplugging the HDMI cable when we weren't watching TV. Turning the sound off didn't solve the problem because the volume was turned back on when the TVs came back on.) The wooden chairs do not have sliders on the feet to prevent noise when moving them on the tiled floors. You could here the chairs moving from the room above.) There was no counter in bathroom where you can put cosmetics - they just slide into the sink. The lighting in bathroom is dim and so is makeup mirror, so it was difficult to see when applying makeup. The positioning of the overhead shower handle was against the back wall. You end up getting soaked with cold water when turning it on. For the money, we will try somewhere else next time.
Disappointed
Mon Mar 10 2025 16:15:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by donna f
The room was tired. A bureau had a drawer that wouldn’t stay shut. The elevators didn’t work. The exit doorway stuck and wouldn’t open. The water pressure in the sink was inadequate. Apparently I need to write more so let me say the price was luxury but the room wasn’t. The pools were lovely.
The Perfect Getaway in San Juan
Sun Mar 09 2025 18:22:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Meg F
My husband and I just returned from a wonderful 5-day trip to the Condado Vanderbilt. We didn’t have time for an extended trip but we were looking for an easy, luxurious, relaxed getaway in Puerto Rico, and that’s exactly what we got. It was a quick trip from the San Juan airport, convenient to Old San Juan, and the Condado area was very nice. With all of that in mind, I thought the hotel, although not cheap by any means, was a really good value. The hotel itself is lovely and our room was very comfortable and spacious with an amazing view, but the best parts were the service and the amenities. All the employees we encountered were super friendly, and the pools were wonderful. We tried every restaurant at the hotel as well as room service, and we had excellent service and delicious food every time. The food was pricey but worth it for convenience and quality. If you’re looking to lay on the beach, this may not be the best place for you. There is a pretty little beach with full service, but it was a bit crowded and swimming is strongly discouraged due to rip tides. We preferred just gazing at the ocean from our balcony, the infinity pool, the sun deck, or the lobby. I recommend the Condado Vanderbilt for a great getaway!
