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Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton Reserve vs The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, InterContinental San Juan scores significantly higher than Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. InterContinental San Juan has a TripExpert Score of 79 with approval from 5 reviews including oyster.com, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
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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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The Royal Sonesta San Juan
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Condé Nast Traveler
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Frommer's
5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, Puerto Rico, 00979, United States of America
From $168 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Just three miles from the international airport, InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino's location makes it easy to switch from on-the-clock to on-the-town."
Lonely Planet
"The InterContinental is... opulent with all of the usual gadgets and marketing ploys you’d expect in a well-appointed four-star place."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Reopening February 2020.
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Fodor's
"Although it's somewhat dowdy on the outside, the Royal Sonesta's remodeled guest rooms are spacious and contemporary, done in soothing shades of white, cream, and brown."
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Frommer's
"This hotel's best features are its wonderful pool and the surrounding pool area (with waterfalls and swim-up bars), its pristine beach and oceanside dining, which rambles across a beachfront boardwalk"
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