Doubletree By Hilton San Juan Hotel
A comfortable, full-service base outside Condado's central strip, well suited for pre-cruise stays and city exploring.
The verdict
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Doubletree by Hilton San Juan is a modern full-service hotel offering quiet, well-equipped accommodations with plush beds, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Guests appreciate the stellar service from the staff and the convenient location for quick Uber rides into Old San Juan. However, on-site dining draws consistent complaints, particularly an expensive breakfast buffet that several visitors found disappointing. 515137
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What travelers noticed
- The 184 rooms are consistently praised for being quiet, clean, and well-equipped with coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges. 151317
- Guests report getting a comfortable night's sleep on plush king- and queen-sized platform beds with hypo-allergenic pillows. 1913
- The hotel staff earns widespread praise for stellar service, making the property a popular choice for a pre-cruise stay. 7
The catch
- Guests disagree on the on-site dining, with some calling the food outstanding while others describe the breakfast buffet as abysmal and overpriced. 2013
- Reviewers are also split on the location, with some enjoying being tucked away from touristy Ashford Avenue while others dislike being three blocks from the beach without direct ocean views. 20
Who it's for
- β Pre-cruise stays in San Juan
- β Guests wanting microwaves and mini-fridges
- β Travelers seeking a quieter base outside central Condado
Skip it if
- β Travelers demanding immediate beachfront access
- β Guests expecting a high-value on-site breakfast buffet
- β Anyone wanting expansive ocean views
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βthis location is also great for exploring Old San Juan we were able to use Uber and rides into the old city and back aveβ¦β
youtube.com2:03βone of the best parts of this hotel is its direct location to that small Beach and I will tell you why in a second but aβ¦β
youtube.com0:47βnow let's check out this balcony and wow we have an amazing view of Laguna delado and it's all set with two chairs and aβ¦β
youtube.com1:01βwe had a room on the oceans side on the third floor the bathroom was huge that's where the refrigerator was which was kiβ¦β
youtube.com1:20βand then this was our balcony it was a beautiful view and really close to the oceanβ
youtube.com1:31βgot the king bed this is a good size look at thatβ
youtube.com0:23βso here's the room as you can see it's nice and bright and really spacious we've got the king-size bed looks really comfβ¦β
youtube.com0:39βnow here's the bathroom really bright I love the light in the mirror we got a walk-in shower nice little mosaic tile onβ¦β
youtube.com1:20βthere is free Wi-Fi two pools a fitness center on-site restaurant which I went to excellent umβ
youtube.com1:05βit's located in a really good place not too far from all of the tourist attractions and there's a lot of eateries like rβ¦β
youtube.com1:02βwe had a double Queen room we do have three kids so we brought a very small air mattress that fit in one of our small suβ¦β
youtube.com1:36βone of the cons of staying at the kandado Hilton is we really didn't love the food we had on site but the Starbucks wasβ¦β
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category β each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
94- βBathrooms are just as modern and chic, dressed in white-and-gray marble tiling with frameless glass showers and a good selection of delicious-smelling Modern Apothecary bath products.β 17
- βnow here's the bathroom really bright I love the light in the mirror we got a walk-in shower nice little mosaic tile on the floor and of course h Hilton provides you with shampoo conditioner and body washβ 141:20
Location
86- βone of the best parts of this hotel is its direct location to that small Beach and I will tell you why in a second but another thing is it's close proximity to Old San Juanβ 10:47
- βStay within walking distance of sandy Puerto Rico beaches and casinos. Our beautifully decorated San Juan, Puerto Rico hotel's location is ideal, just three miles from the historic district of Old San Juan and only five miles from San Juan's Luis MuΓ±oz Martin International Airport (SJU).β 19
Room
89Service
92- βI'd personally go with the Doubletree for your pre-cruise stay. Their service is stellar and the staff is super nice.β 7
- βI'd personally go with the Doubletree for your pre-cruise stay. Their service is stellar and the staff is super nice. And the rooms are very cool with a modern look and super comfortable.β 7
Bed & Sleep
91Value
87- βThe selection of five on-site restaurants is on par with an all-inclusive in terms of choice, and the quality across the board is exceptional (though their prices reflect this).β 17
- βGreat location and a price performer. A lot of people won't book a hotel 3 blocks from the beach, so it keeps the prices down, but it's out of the touristy part of Condado and the major supermarket and starbucks is right there.β 20
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Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points above the mid-range median of 88, across 402 hotels in the same bracket. In San Juan it sits 5 points above the local median of 85.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 402 comparable hotels.
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- 3 mentions
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
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- βRooms were comfortable, restaurant on site had a great breakfast and free wi-fi in the lobby area.β 7
- βFood. The breakfast buffet consists of burnt eggs, sad toast and some sausage. It would be more than acceptable at an Econolodge, but Doubletree charges more than $20 for this.β 20
- βThe Doubletree is an upper-middle-range Condado property packing plenty of features including a lovely garden pool, two top-notch restaurants, a Starbucks, and a state-of-the-art spa.β 15
- βThe decadent, Old World lobby is a feature in itself, and contains three bars (Wine, Champagne, and Gold) plus a cafe with great espresso coffee.β 17
- βLocated in the lobby, CafΓ© Pierre restaurant and bar serves buffet breakfast, plus a la carte lunch and dinner. On our stay, we dined here for lunch and the food was outstanding.β 13
- βThe food and breakfast at the hotel are abysmal. Go to Bebos or another cafe for breakfast.β 20
- βthere is free Wi-Fi two pools a fitness center on-site restaurant which I went to excellent umβ On camera161:05
- βThe breakfast buffet consists of burnt eggs, sad toast and some sausage. It would be more than acceptable at an Econolodge, but Doubletree charges more than $20 for this.β 20
- βFive top-notch restaurants, seven bars, and a nightclubβ 17
- βone of the cons of staying at the kandado Hilton is we really didn't love the food we had on site but the Starbucks was a welcome convenienceβ On camera142:22
- βQuality is high across the board, but dining prices are as well.β 17
- βGreat location and a price performer. A lot of people won't book a hotel 3 blocks from the beach, so it keeps the prices down, but it's out of the touristy part of Condado and the major supermarket and starbucks is right there.β 20
- βThe selection of five on-site restaurants is on par with an all-inclusive in terms of choice, and the quality across the board is exceptional (though their prices reflect this).β 17
- βSlightly geared to business travelers the Doubletree offers an excellent value for anyone who doesn't need to be in central Condado or on the beach.β 15
- βIts 184 rooms are quiet, clean, comfortable, smartly decorated, and well-equipped with coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges - many have lush garden views; and Murphy bed categories are a clever alternative to rollaway beds.β 15
- βnow let's check out this balcony and wow we have an amazing view of Laguna delado and it's all set with two chairs and a little table for your coffeeβ On camera141:01
- βMy roof of my balcony leaked. Every day. Even when it didn't rain.β 20
- βIts 184 rooms are quiet, clean, comfortable, smartly decorated, and well-equipped with coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges -- many have lush garden views; and Murphy bed categories are a clever alternative to rollaway beds.β 13
- βI noticed that a lot of people who gave bad reviews on TA stayed in the regular rooms, not the Hhonors Tower. We really enjoyed the hotel, and the views from our balcony were beautiful.β 7
- βand then this was our balcony it was a beautiful view and really close to the oceanβ On camera11:31
- βTherealgodson β’ 1y ago Just stayed here 2 weeks ago. Just stayed here 2 weeks ago. Clean room.β 20
- βso here's the room as you can see it's nice and bright and really spacious we've got the king-size bed looks really comfy tons of light coming in from the Florida ceiling windowsβ On camera140:39
- βAccented with eye-catching blue and gray decor and modern furnishings and amenities, such as free Wi-Fi access, minifridges and LCD televisions, this property's accommodations are difficult to beat.β 10
- βwe had a double Queen room we do have three kids so we brought a very small air mattress that fit in one of our small suitcases for our fifth sleeping area and we were just really really impressed with this hotel roomβ On camera11:36
- βthis location is also great for exploring Old San Juan we were able to use Uber and rides into the old city and back averaged about $7 which made it really easy to skip the car rentalβ On camera142:03
- βI think it's a great location, it just isn't the same tourist vibe as Ashford.β 20
- βThe hotel was clean and there's 24 hour access to the gym/pool. It's also a short walk from the beach and restaurants, which was nice. There's a Starbucks conveniently located in the plaza right next to it.β 20
- βWhile the urban setting isn't exactly picturesque, it is super convenient with a 24-hour supermarket over the road, great restaurants around the corner, and a short drive to everything else.β 13
- βone of the best parts of this hotel is its direct location to that small Beach and I will tell you why in a second but another thing is it's close proximity to Old San Juanβ On camera10:47
- βGood place, location not so greatβ 20
- βEnjoy upscale amenities and a great location in the popular Condado area of Puerto Rico's capital city.β 5
- βStay within walking distance of sandy Puerto Rico beaches and casinos. Our beautifully decorated San Juan, Puerto Rico hotel's location is ideal, just three miles from the historic district of Old San Juan and only five miles from San Juan's Luis MuΓ±oz Martin International Airport (SJU).β 19
- βMore walkable attractions would be nice.β 6
- βBeach-lovers flock here for their sun fix. You won't get much closer to the airport-you can get from baggage claim to the beach in 10 minutes.β 6
- βit's located in a really good place not too far from all of the tourist attractions and there's a lot of eateries like right down the streetβ On camera41:02
- βCheck out the casino on Friday or Saturday in Fairmont. It's a great location by a lot of shops, restaurants and only a few blocks from the beach.β 20
- βI hope this is similarly great. It's a great location by a lot of shops, restaurants and only a few blocks from the beach.β 20
- βLeisure and business travelers alike enjoy this DoubleTree outpost thanks to its prime location and variety of amenities.β 15
- βI think it's a great location, it just isn't the same tourist vibe as Ashford. Calle Loiza is one of my favorite streets in San Juan. Tons of food and drink options.β 20
- βI'd personally go with the Doubletree for your pre-cruise stay. Their service is stellar and the staff is super nice.β 7
- βPlus, while the Caribe has very nice beach views, its kind of apart from everything, so if you want to walk around and explore a little that day, at the Caribe you'll need a taxi to take you to one of the more central areas (Old San Juan or Condado for example) or do the 20-30 min walk to reach either of these areas.β 7
- βI'd personally go with the Doubletree for your pre-cruise stay. Their service is stellar and the staff is super nice. And the rooms are very cool with a modern look and super comfortable.β 7
- βThe Doubletree by Hilton San Juan, Puerto Rico hotel, a modern full-service hotel, offers a wonderful balance of relaxed comfort and the warm hospitality for which this city is known.β 5
- βwe have the bathroom looks like it's newly remodeledβ 16
- βwe had a room on the oceans side on the third floor the bathroom was huge that's where the refrigerator was which was kind of a funny little placeβ On camera11:20
- βnow here's the bathroom really bright I love the light in the mirror we got a walk-in shower nice little mosaic tile on the floor and of course h Hilton provides you with shampoo conditioner and body washβ On camera141:20
- βBathrooms are just as modern and chic, dressed in white-and-gray marble tiling with frameless glass showers and a good selection of delicious-smelling Modern Apothecary bath products.β 17
- βGuests praise the clean and well-appointed rooms, although some cite the lack of a view and space as negatives.β 15
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 15 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 20Booked DoubleTree San Juan Hilton - anyone have any ...reddit.comForum thread2025-09-03Recent17 quotes used
βI think it's a great location, it just isn't the same tourist vibe as Ashford.β
Read originalreddit.com - 17El San Juan Hotel Review: What To REALLY ...oyster.comReview site2024-08-16Ageing9 quotes used
βQuality is high across the board, but dining prices are as well.β
Read originaloyster.com - 13Doubletree by Hilton San Juan Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-08Ageing4 quotes used
βPlatform beds are incredibly comfortable and come with hypo-allergenic pillows.β
Read originaloyster.com - 11Doubletree by Hilton San Juanmyguidepuertorico.comReview site2016-02-26AgeingRead originalmyguidepuertorico.com
- 7Caribe Hilton or Doubletree? - San Juan, PRboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2008-10-09Ageing8 quotes used
βRooms were comfortable, restaurant on site had a great breakfast and free wi-fi in the lobby area.β
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 1The BEST place to stay in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico π΅π·youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only4 quotes used
βone of the best parts of this hotel is its direct location to that small Beach and I will tell you why in a second but another thing is it's close proximity to Old San Juanβ
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