Fairmont El San Juan: A Premier Destination for Your Stay in San Juan, Puerto Rico
¡Hola, mi gente! Today, we are tapping into the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, and featuring one of the places to stay in San Juan: Fairmont El San Juan Hotel! The island has so much more to offer than Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Jennifer Lopez. Puerto Rico is a great destination for your getaway because there is so much to see and do on this 3,500-square-mile Caribbean island. History and culture aficionados can visit some of the New World's earliest Spanish towns, including fortresses, cathedrals, lighthouses, and other famous structures. Foodies will appreciate the island's particular gastronomy, which combines Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, as well as local coffee farms, a roast pork route, and much more.
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel blends modern tropical splendor with old-world elegance. With a long and rich history, the hotel remains one of the Caribbean's top-rated resorts. The Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, located on two miles of pristine oceanfront along Isla Verde Beach, is a paradise of 388 guestrooms, suites, banyan, pool, and ocean villa rooms, as well as over 30,000 square feet of modern event space. Originally constructed by Pan American World Airways to house flight crews and the jet setters arriving at San Juan’s then-new international airport, this hotel debuted in 1958. A decade later the beachfront property gained worldwide fame, following a reconceptualization by architect Morris Lapidus and interior designer Alan Lanigan.
Located less than 10 minutes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), the Fairmont El San Juan is situated on Isla Verde Beach, which is one of the nicest beaches in the city, which makes this hotel perfect for couples, families, business travelers, weddings, seniors, group trips, and events. They’ve recently partnered with Foxwoods for their on-site casino and they have nightly entertainment, both are available to the public. They also offer day passes to use the hotel pools and other amenities.
The Rooms
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel has 388 guest rooms, including 84 suites, and poolside and oceanfront villas.
The Grand Tower and Villas guest rooms lend a spacious place for guests to unwind and enjoy the stunning Isla Verde views, ranging from endless ocean blues to lush flora and fauna. Located on the third floor of the Grand Tower, this suite features a spacious terrace offering ocean and pool views, a parlor with dining and sitting areas, and a connecting room with a king bed. The Grand Tower guest rooms lend a spacious place for guests to unwind and enjoy the stunning Isla Verde views, ranging from endless ocean blues to lush flora and fauna.
The villas are an assortment of king and queen rooms. The lower floors do not have a view of the ocean, but the 3rd floor has some rooms with balconies and even the partial ocean view rooms have a good view of the 2-mile long beach.
Luxurious and modern, each oceanfront suite offers expanded living areas, and contemporary amenities. An assortment of one king and two queen junior, one bedroom, two and three bedroom oceanfront suites in the Grand Tower.
Choose from the stunning El San Juan Presidential Suite, Grand Terrace Suite or the Casa Del Mar Oceanfront Villa. You will experience true luxury when they stay in one of the expansive Specialty Suites.
The villas embody the spirit of the destination with garden, ocean, and pool views. With direct access to the beach, pools, and lush gardens, these relaxation-inducing accommodations create an authentic Puerto Rican escape.
An assortment of king and queen villas options - all with a terrace or balcony, located throughout the resort grounds. Most notable were those situated under the more than 300 year old Banyan Tree. They have gorgeous, step-down, showers with a glass roof, allowing sunshine and the lush greenery to be on full display, bringing the outdoors in
Restaurants & Bars
Discover the cuisine that put the Island of Enchantment on the map, each dish invites guests to celebrate San Juan’s traditions old and new, with fresh ingredients.
El Bistro features daily breakfast and a light lunch menu. Enjoy a variety of local gourmet coffees and grab-and-go fare.
In-Room Dining
You have the convenience of room service, featuring delicious dishes, personalized amenities and special requests. Kosher Menu available with a 12 hour notice. Items may also be pre-ordered in respect of Shabbat. Menu includes: omelet, eggplant parmesan, knishes, roast chicken, and wines.
A contemporary steakhouse, sizzling with energy and a happening bar scene.
An Italian trattoria with delicious brick-oven pizza, salads and sandwiches.
A fine dining experience, offering both a la Carte, or, a five-course prix fixe menu.
Located in the Lobby, is a made to order sushi bar.
A club house style restaurant & bar surrounding the historic Banyan Tree, serving comfort food from around the world.
Beachfront dining offering coastal cuisine and delicious cocktails, made with Puerto Rican flavors.
Amenities
Pools, Beach & Cabanas
Voted USA Today’s Best Urban Beach in the United States, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel invites guests to enjoy the turquoise waters of Isla Verde beach. Guests can choose to lounge in beach chairs beneath umbrellas, or they can go kayaking, jet skiing, snorkeling, and more. El San Juan Hotel’s four pools offer experiences ranging from the relaxing to the reinvigorating.
Relax beneath a pool cabana, where guests can hang out with a piña colada in hand. Servers deliver drinks directly to the cabanas, or guests can grab a cocktail from the swim-up bar.
Well & Being Spa offers fully-customized wellness experiences, including a fitness-centric menu of cutting-edge classes and luxury spa therapies inspired by this beachfront destination. The newly renovated 4,400 square-foot Well & Being Spa features seven treatment rooms and one couples suite. Plush seating in the relaxation area encourages guests to unplug and unwind before their services while adjacent outdoor seating provides a spectacular view of the ocean.
In the 5,000 square-foot fitness center, experience fitness classes such a FloatFIT, a low-impact class featuring HIIT workouts on water, and Vertical Wall Yoga. The outdoor rooftop fitness area hosts sunset yoga, TRX and outdoor Boot Camp sessions overlooking the skyline.
Explore The Shops
Browse genuine Puerto Rican iconic fashion styles, delicious food, and wellness. The Shops are filled with unique goods that reflect San Juan’s culture. Boronea, Candy Shoppe, Chic Shoes, Tropical Togs Swimwear, Tropical Tots, The Nail Bar, The Dry Bar, and Viaggi.
Additional amenities include: 24-Hour Front Desk Service, Adjoined Rooms, Ballrooms, Basketball Court, Beach, Coffee / Tea in Lobby, Internet Access, Meeting Spaces, Multilingual Staff, Room Service, Tennis Court, Towels, Valet Parking, Water Sports, Wedding Services, Wi-Fi Available
Things to do
Nightlife & Entertainment:
Chandelier Bar (Lobby)
Signature handcrafted cocktails and champagne beneath the crown jewel of the hotel. The Chandelier Bar has become the epicenter of the hotel’s nightlife–a gathering place for locals and travelers alike, for decades.
Wine Bar (Lobby)
Stunning architecture and timeless décor meld seamlessly with excellent vintages, along with more specialized varietals from local artisan wineries.
Chico Cabaret (Lobby)
Chico is a cozy secluded lounge, originally designed and named after a famous speakeasy in Manhattan. Chico Cabaret recreates the 1950s era with an emphasis on curated live entertainment where burlesque, DJs, musicians, cabaret dancers, and singers are featured.
Called "one of Puerto Rico's hottest nightlife destinations" by trip savvy and described by TripAdvisor as "an entertainment venue that combines the high energy dancing scene of a nightclub as well as the chill out atmosphere of a lounge," Club Brava offers bottle services and packages for birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and other celebrations.
Non-stop gaming action! Featuring 15,000 square feet of the best slot machines and table games, a world-class entertainment venue, and much more on the way!
This tropical destination in Puerto Rico awaits you to soak up the sun and it's lush natural beauty. Perks when you book with me:
Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Daily Breakfast for two guests per bedroom, served in the Hotel restaurant
$100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Are you ready to book or want a free quote? Contact me or send me a message and I am more than happy to help!
See you on the next beach!!
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