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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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Hit or Miss
Mon Apr 21 2025 16:12:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Bindy B
This hotel is beautiful and in a great location. We stayed a week in an ocean front suite and enjoyed it very much. However, there were a few issues with housekeeping and our room. We arrived around 1:30 and knew check in wasn't until 4. So we checked in and explored the hotel for hours. Had a nice long lunch (all of the restaurants here are very good). We went to get our room key at 4 pm and was told the room still wasn't ready. The desk clerk was a bit terse with me when I inquired when it would be ready. She said we'd only checked in 30 minutes ago so it shouldn't be that long. I let her know we'd checked in hours ago. All in all, our room was ready at 5:30 and we had dinner reservations at 6 pm. The balconies in the ocean front suites all have great views but the sliding doors don't lock, like at all. So if you're worried about safety I'd ask for a guarantee that the doors lock. Also, when you look at the layout of the suite it looks like it has 2 separate bathrooms. They are actually connected by a sliding door so there isn't much privacy. We were traveling with 2 teenagers so separate bathrooms was a big reason we chose this hotel. Housekeeping was very hit or miss. We'd leave our room in the morning and have our housekeeping light on all day. Only once did they clean, change our towels. We had to call numerous times to get our wet bar refilled and they never filled everything. Sometimes you'd get coffee, but no water. Or you'd get coffee creamer but no coffee or sugar. Very hit and miss. Also, a butler service is said to be included with the suites. We never saw a butler but they did text us a few times to see if we needed anything. We asked for a restaurant recommendation and received a good one. Lastly, when we left the hotel I forgot to grab all of my dress clothes from our closet (it's in the bathroom). The clothes can be replaced, but I contacted our butler to ask that they mail them to me and I would pay for it. He said he would but I've never received them or heard back that they were mailed. You'd think a "high end" hotel would take care of something like this. Guess I was wrong.
Switched Rooms 3 times due to flooding and noise
Sat Apr 05 2025 17:46:49 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Kerry D
I must admit, I rarely write reviews. But I thought this story would be important for those making the decision of where to stay in San Juan. Upon check in, we arrived at our room to find a large rumbling and ticking noise from a maintenance closet inside of the room. It was locked, but presumably held the AC unit for the room. Whatever it was produced a loud rattling noise that prevented us from sleeping. That evening I went to the front desk to ask if they could just send up a mechanic to take a look. They replied that a mechanic couldn’t come until the next day so they offered to change our room and have a bellman pick up our luggage. It took fifty minutes for the bellman to come by to pick up our luggage. Five minute walk to the lobby, but it took fifty minutes for the bellman. Upon checking into our new room past 10pm, we noticed another loud rumbling noise. Too tired, we just chose to go to sleep. Presumably, now on a higher floor, from building related machines in the adjacent floor or roof. But the next morning, I turned on the bathroom faucet to find that the pipes underneath the sink were cracked and were literally flooding the bathroom with water. I went back to the lobby to notify them and show them a video of the flooding. (I attached photo evidence below, video on Google Reviews.) Looking to be collaborative, I asked if we could just return to the original room to avoid the flooding. They notified me that the room had already been booked again, by 7am. This indicated that they never intended on fixing the issue in the prior room, but simply rebooked it immediately after I left it. They proceeded to give me keys to yet another room to move to, without a single apology, discount, even an offer of anything to improve our experience. This meant in a period of 12 hours, I now had 3 different room keys. Especially at this hotel’s high price point, to have such poor service, and multiple glaring room issues, I would recommend avoiding this establishment entirely.
Wonderful place to stay in San Juan!
Tue Apr 01 2025 13:55:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by CLTJennifer
We really enjoyed our stay at the Condado Vanderbilt! The pools and all the lounging areas were beautiful!! The staff and service they provided were excellent!! They made everything easy!! The location was really nice - our room overlooked a local beach and we were able to walk to an excellent pizza restaurant - lots of eating options nearby!!
True Professional
Sun Mar 30 2025 17:49:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by John A
* 1 day ago when you visit an establishment looking to nourish your need for a quality meal and even better service -Tacos and Tequilas is the spot ! hotel vibe with a hip ambiance and servers with Pep in their step. one server in particular stood out amongst the rest and that was Esmeralda. This young lady is years beyond her age in understanding quality hospitality and professional service. From her warming smile to her desire to make you food experience one to remember she goes above and beyond always with the goal that you leave satisfied and want to come back. This company is quite lucky to have her and she is without a doubt an attribute to this business. I would definitely be eating here again and its because Esmeralda truly made the whole experience worth it
Great experience
Sun Mar 30 2025 10:22:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Brittany B
Kevin the pool attendant was so help with everything. He gave us excellent recommendations. The hotel is beautiful and the location is perfect. Make sure you catch a sunset off of your balcony. They offer live entertainment and with multiple unique restaurants.
