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Plaza De Armas vs Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Both Hotel Plaza De Armas Old San Juan and Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores slightly better than Hotel Plaza De Armas Old San Juan. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores 81 with approval from 4 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Plaza De Armas
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's
Calle San Jose 202, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico
From $99 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
"Location, location, location – but not a lot else. The Plaza de Armas is a rather characterless hotel situated in San Juan’s most character-loaded quarter."
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Oyster
Budget
"Suites facing the street have charming French doors that open up to cobblestone views."
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Make sure to experience the 1920s elevator at least once, though stairs are quicker.
Frommer's
"We recommend this somewhat dowdy property because it offers a clean, comfortable good night's sleep in the heart of the historic zone at an economic rate, not an easy find these days"
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Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Fodor's
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
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100 Dorado Beach Drive, Dorado 00646-2000, Puerto Rico
From $1,047 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Following a renovation, this resort's big draws include a restaurant from Fodor's Tastemaker Chef Jose Andres and an incredible setting along 3 miles of Puerto Rican coastline."
Gayot
"Luxury re-imagined on a historic beachfront estate that once belonged to the Rockefellers."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"With a staff of personal embajadores ready to fulfill any request and a secluded stretch of swimmable beaches, it delivers on the brand’s vision of a hyper-luxurious boutique resort."
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Travel + Leisure
"Just west of San Juan is the sprawling Dorado Beach resort, which sits on 1,400 acres and has two pools, three golf courses, a water park, and a spa and fitness center"
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Decked out in expensive marble and embellished with Alhambra-esque lions that line the path to the swimming pool, this is San Juan at its swankiest and is a favorite hangout of visiting celebrities."
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