These Are the Best Luxury Resorts on the Island of Puerto Rico

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
At Condado Vanderbilt, the hotel’s historic bones — marble floors, sweeping arches and carved details from its 1919 opening — blend with a modern, cosmopolitan vibe that runs through San Juan’s Condado district. The 319 rooms and suites are understated and elegant, with crisp lines and rich textures that echo the building’s original aesthetic.
On the ground level, guests experience the full energy of Condado: the boardwalk steps away, the sound of restaurants and lounges spilling out into the evening, and the hotel’s own oceanfront terraces becoming a gathering point for travelers and locals. Its culinary program remains one of the best in the capital, with tasting-driven restaurants and a cocktail bar that feels like an updated nod to the hotel’s golden-age past. It’s a property that delivers luxury with a sense of place and an easy connection to the city outside.
Guy Britton is the managing editor of Caribbean Journal. With more than four decades of experience traveling the Caribbean, he is one of the world's foremost experts covering the region.





