Its location is also ideal for sightseeing as it’s only about a five-minute walk to San Juan National Historic Site, Castillo de San Cristobal. They also offer an elopement package for any couples who are interested in a romantic, intimate ceremony in San Juan.
Each morning, you can enjoy a rotating daily breakfast menu with ingredients sourced from local farmers and suppliers (you can find a list on the website). (As a bonus, you can spend some time with the owners’ adorable rescue dog, a terrier named Oreo.) The B&B is housed in an 18th-century colonial building and has just five rooms, but each one is thoughtfully and uniquely decorated in a contemporary Spanish style. Staying at this Old San Juan B&B, run by Eddie Ramírez and Margarita Pastor, will let you experience the city like a local-the owners are eager to share their recommendations for food, salsa classes, sights to explore, and much more. Guests can also access the beach with a quick walk down Condado Street where they will also be able to use beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas. And the location is very convenient for the latter, as it’s located centrally in the trendy Condado neighborhood and just a few miles away from other popular neighborhoods, such as Santurce and Old San Juan. The simplicity of the hotel is ideal for business travelers or those who plan to explore the area rather than spend most of their vacation at a hotel. The 233 guest rooms in the hotel have a modern, no-frills design, guests have two dining options, and there’s a library and business center adjacent to the lobby. It's also the spot for several events, such as Gin & Thursdays (guests can mix and match bitters, garnishes, and tonics to create a unique gin cocktail), Bohemian Night on Fridays (a menu of select tapas and wines and live music), and Blue Night Saturdays (an upbeat vibe with DJ music and bottle service menus). You can grab a seat by the pool (or one of the lounge chairs inside the pool to cool off), order a drink from the bar, and take in the sprawling 360-degree views of San Juan. The best part about the AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan Condado is the rooftop pool area. The resort also has a fitness center and classes, a spa, five dining options, a 13,000-square-foot casino (open 24 hours), and children’s games and activities. It’s got a swim-up bar for adults and a slide and play area for kids, meaning the entire family can enjoy a pool day. Grab one of the available chairs to relax on the beach, or snag a seat by the pool instead. No matter which room you’re in, the resort’s beach location means you’re just a few steps away from the surf and sand.
(The resort has undergone a $20 million renovation in the past year and is continuing its refurbishment in fall 2019, part of which will include a new sushi and poke bar to add to its existing dining options.) If you splurge for one of the penthouse suites, you have close to 360-degree views of the area. The majority of the rooms have a standard hotel feel, but as soon as you step outside to the balcony, you’re greeted with sweeping views of either the ocean or the city.
(But if you want to, of course, you're within walking distance of many great shops and restaurants.) This resort is an ideal choice for travelers looking for a beach getaway that requires minimal planning-the hotel’s beachside location and long list of onsite recreation options and amenities make it possible to enjoy an entire vacation without having to leave the resort.