Situated on a stretch of Caribbean beach known as Isla Verde, the award-winning Ritz Carlton San Juan perfectly blends urban sophistication with laid-back island life. The hotel’s vibrant redesign, spearheaded by international design firm, Streetsense, set for completion in March 2016, brings contemporary charm to the 416-room property while maintaining its relaxed beachside appeal. The Ritz Carlton San Juan is certified as a Green Hotel by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. It is the first luxury hotel in Puerto Rico to receive the accolade, because of its environmentally friendly and energy conserving practices.
Puerto Rico’s beloved blue-green water and white sand beaches are equally embraced in the lobby lounge decor. Gold and cream tones along with wood furnishings complement teal glass and marble detailing. Locally inspired art sculptures add unique personality.
Excellence in service extends to the Club Level Lounge on the hotel’s 9th floor. Coined “a hotel within a hotel,” Ritz Carlton Club Level grants exclusive access to VIP guests, providing breakfast, lunch and evening hors d’oeuvres with unlimited beverages. Enjoy an ocean view while experiencing local delicacies. Locally farmed goat cheese and native fruit jams, such as guava, complement the breakfast buffet each morning. In the evening, enjoy an array of cordials and desserts such as coconut cream flan.
Guests can further experience the pulse of Puerto Rico’s rhythm and flavor without leaving the parameters of the resort by dining at the hotel’s signature Ocean Bar & Grill. Born and raised in San Juan, Chef Ernesto prepares traditional favorites with an updated twist. Celebrating the island’s freshest ingredients, Ernesto serves up delectable treats including sweet plantain mofongo with crispy pork belly, flank steak smothered in bold chimichurri sauce and a Caribbean seafood pot featuring red snapper, rock lobster, ginger and cilantro. An extensive wine list and creative cocktails round out the eclectic menu served Wednesday through Saturday.
After a day well-spent poolside or paddle-boarding at the beach, guests can enjoy world-class spa treatments enhanced by such elements as Puerto Rican coffee beans in the hotel’s plush spa center. A second level relaxation room complete with chaise lounge chairs and a beverage station provides a relaxing respite from heat and humidity. When it’s time to turn in, scenic guest rooms offer accommodations including vistas and sounds of the ocean from individual balconies. Other unique features about the ocean front rooms at the Ritz Carlton San Juan include plush Frette linens and Asprey bath products. Ocean front rooms on the Club Level Lounge start at $750 per night.
