"A landmark property perched between the city and the ocean, the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel blends Old World elegance with tropical vibes. The famed hotel reopened in December 2018, after a full restoration following Hurricane Maria and now features updated guest rooms, public spaces, and landscaping. Thankfully, the original feel was left intact, and details like the iconic chandelier and hand-carved mahogany ceiling in the lobby remain. Guests can still sip champagne under sparkling crystals at the Chandelier Bar or party the night away at Brava, but now they can also sample Puerto Rico’s national spirit at rum bar 1958, grab a glass of vino at Wine Bar, or refuel with locally roasted Alto Grande coffee at El Cafecito. Also new to the property is Caña, a locally minded restaurant from Puerto Rican chef Juliana Gonzales, and Chico Cabaret, a hot spot off the lobby featuring live entertainment. The 388 rooms all feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city, ocean, or pool views, as well as modern conveniences like sensor-activated air-conditioning, large HDTVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. When not lounging on their Lovell Plush mattresses made exclusively for the hotel, guests can take a dip in one of four pools, sunbathe on the two-mile-long Isla Verde Beach, or visit the tri-level Well & Being center for balancing spa treatments and fitness classes on the open-air rooftop." - AFAR Editors