ssimon Posted November 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2014 We just booked a cruise that leaves in 19 days! Any great place to stay..we are flying in the day before and are staying a day after we get back. Any ideas or recommendations will be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 11, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2014 We just booked a cruise that leaves in 19 days! Any great place to stay..we are flying in the day before and are staying a day after we get back. Any ideas or recommendations will be greatly appreciated! The Marriott Stellaris is a very nice hotel. Also try posting on the San Juan forum: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruiser1573 Posted November 11, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2014 We stayed at the best western palm inn suits it was in the perfect location across from walgreens and cvs. Walking distance to resteraunt a and entertainment. Price was not bad either. It does not have a casino inside but it's walking distance to many hotels that do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted November 11, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Embassy Suites is another nice choice...near the airport, shopping & a few blocks from the beach....great breakfast buffet & manager's reception each evening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanc78 Posted November 11, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2014 My kind of people, nothing like a last minute trip! We're staying at the Sheraton Old San Juan next month when we sail. Right at the pier so you can't beat that. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted November 11, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 11, 2014 My kind of people, nothing like a last minute trip! We're staying at the Sheraton Old San Juan next month when we sail. Right at the pier so you can't beat that. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app If you're embarking in San Juan on Royal Caribbean, the ship doesn't leave from Old San Juan. It's a different pier. We've stayed at Embassy Suites, Condado Hilton and Caribe Hilton. All are very nice and within walking distance of dining and shopping options. Sheraton in Old San Juan would be a nice location for a night too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger-ttfn Posted November 11, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 11, 2014 If you're embarking in San Juan on Royal Caribbean, the ship doesn't leave from Old San Juan. It's a different pier. We've stayed at Embassy Suites, Condado Hilton and Caribe Hilton. All are very nice and within walking distance of dining and shopping options. Sheraton in Old San Juan would be a nice location for a night too. Staying in Old San Juan is great but you will have to take a taxi to the pier. Not to expensive if I can remember corrrectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger-ttfn Posted November 11, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2014 If you're embarking in San Juan on Royal Caribbean, the ship doesn't leave from Old San Juan. It's a different pier. We've stayed at Embassy Suites, Condado Hilton and Caribe Hilton. All are very nice and within walking distance of dining and shopping options. Sheraton in Old San Juan would be a nice location for a night too. We stayed at Plaza De Arma may not be spelled right. Very inexpensive and great location. We had a big balcony overlooking the plaza which was all lite up for christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssimon Posted November 11, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Yes....we just looked at Royal Caribbean's email and they had an offer for veterans and it was too good to pass up! We just came back from a cruise 20 days ago! Thank you all for the great suggestions..I'm looking to book the room tonight...can't stand the stress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted November 12, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 12, 2014 We stayed at the Conrad Hilton pre cruise and the Hampton Inn post cruise. Both were nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvingirl Posted November 12, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hilton Caribe is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvingirl Posted November 12, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hilton Caribe is nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Tango Posted November 12, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 12, 2014 We stayed at the Intercontinental a couple of years ago. It's on a beautiful beach, has a nice pool area and is close to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted November 12, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 12, 2014 We stayed at Plaza De Arma may not be spelled right. Very inexpensive and great location. We had a big balcony overlooking the plaza which was all lite up for christmas. We stayed in this one, too. It's also known as a Howard Johnson's. Great location in OSJ. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Taxi to pier was not too costly and are easy to get right out front. There wasn't a restaurant in the hotel when we were there - I think they were remodeling it. But there was a Subway just across the plaza where they served breakfast. Walgreen's for wine right there, too. I'd stay there again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanrocko Posted November 12, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 12, 2014 We just booked a cruise that leaves in 19 days! Any great place to stay..we are flying in the day before and are staying a day after we get back. Any ideas or recommendations will be greatly appreciated! 1) El San Juan Resort & Casino, Hilton Hotel 2) San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino 3) Ritz Carlton 4) Embassy Suites Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssimon Posted November 12, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thank you all for the great choices...now need to pick one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted November 12, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 12, 2014 We've stayed at Marriott Stelaris, nice hotel, lousy casino (they took my money). Stayed at Embassy & Hilton Caribe. I'd recommend Embassy or Hilton Caribe over Stelaris Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkansasflyer Posted November 12, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 12, 2014 We booked the Hilton Condado, since we are flying in the day before. We also booked the Sheraton Old San Juan post cruise since we fly out the day after the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssimon Posted November 12, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted November 12, 2014 We are also flying in the day before and flying home the day after! I was looking at the Embassy Suites but was wondering if we could walk somewhere to get wine and to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanrocko Posted November 13, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 13, 2014 We are also flying in the day before and flying home the day after! I was looking at the Embassy Suites but was wondering if we could walk somewhere to get wine and to eat. Yes. There are Ruth's Chris Steak House, Chili's, Denny's, Burger King, Starbucks, Walgreens, a supermarket and many others in the area within walking distance. Plus Embassy Suites offers free breakfast, and a manager special open bar. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanrocko Posted November 13, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Quote: Originally Posted by ssimon View Post We are also flying in the day before and flying home the day after! I was looking at the Embassy Suites but was wondering if we could walk somewhere to get wine and to eat. P.S. There is an Outback Steakhouse at the Embassy Suites San Juan Hotel & Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssimon Posted November 13, 2014 Author #22 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Just booked the Embassy Suites Hotel and Casino. Appears to be close to be able to get wine and food and real close for our early morning flight back home. Thank you all for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueglaze Posted November 13, 2014 #23 Share Posted November 13, 2014 We are trying a new place... Ciqala ... Very inexpensive for what looks like a great spacious suite. Under 200 a night. I think for 3 bedrooms it was only 220??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted November 13, 2014 #24 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) I don't go to San Juan to eat at Subway or Denny's! Or any American chain restaurant. The local food is just way too good. Just back from another cruise. Second year in a row that I've done a repositioning cruise from San Juan to Miami. Stayed at the Marriott Stellaris post cruise a few years ago. Last year, stayed two pre-cruise nights in OSJ at the Sheraton. This year, stayed at La Concha on Halloween night (booked all these through either Priceline or Hotwire - see the "stuck" thread at the top of the board for bidding help). Lots of good places to eat along Ashford Avenue. Had dinner at Orozco's on Friday. It was great! Had breakfast at Danny's, just down the street from the Marriott. Good breakfast out on the patio with great coffee (and I'm not even a coffee drinker). :D You can find maps on Trip Advisor and select hotels and restaurants to see what's where. Edited November 13, 2014 by NCTribeFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbride Posted November 16, 2014 #25 Share Posted November 16, 2014 If you're embarking in San Juan on Royal Caribbean, the ship doesn't leave from Old San Juan. It's a different pier. We've stayed at Embassy Suites, Condado Hilton and Caribe Hilton. All are very nice and within walking distance of dining and shopping options. Sheraton in Old San Juan would be a nice location for a night too. Hi bouhunter. I am looking to stay a night before our cruise in jan. These are the 3 hotels I'm looking at, but I cannot decide on which one!! They are all around the same price but all have qualities I like! Can you please give me some input on these hotels? Which one is closer to old San Juan? And which one did you like the best? Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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