"A landmark hotel between the city and the ocean that reopened after a full restoration while retaining signature historical details such as an iconic chandelier and hand-carved mahogany ceiling. The property mixes Old World elegance with tropical nightlife and new locally minded dining and drinking options—including a rum bar, wine bar, specialty coffee spot, and a restaurant from a Puerto Rican chef—while offering 388 updated rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, modern tech, multiple pools, access to a two-mile stretch of Isla Verde Beach, and a tri-level rooftop Well & Being center for spa and fitness." - Natalie Beauregard, Ryan Ver Berkmoes