The Bar/Lounge at The Condado Plaza Hilton

"As far as the lobby goes, goal achieved: The front desk is a glowing bolt of frosted orange glass, lounge nooks are stuffed with amoebalike chairs in turquoise and red, the walls shimmer with textured plastic surfaces, exotic sharks prowl a wall-size fish tank"

"Facilities, which are spread across both sides of the street, include four attractive pools, nine independently owned restaurants and bars, a practical fitness center, tons of meeting spaces, as well as access to an uncrowded beach"

"Hotel attendants are on hand to offer lounge chairs for the beach and ensure that only guests return to the hotel grounds"