GZanta77
(fka: uksaint)
- Joined
- Mar 25, 2018
Anyone been to Puerto Rico and have a good point redemption to go along? Mostly nice resort I'm interested in....I have bonvoy, hyatt, hilton and UR's to play with. I want to surprise my hubby for his bday this year
As my wife has family in Puerto Rico, I have been there more often than I would care to and unfortunately I have to say that our hotel stays there have left me underwhelmed more often than not - especially in the Condado area.
That said.....we did have a great points stay at the Hilton Ponce (on the south side of PR) - it was almost 10 years ago though. You would need a car, but it was nice to be away from the touristy spots around San Juan and experience a more authentic part of the Island. Another option if you have a car would be the Hyatt Grand Reserve - I have not stayed there yet but it is on my list for a future trip.
If you want to stay closer to San Juan, our preferred option is La Concha (Marriott). Nice beach, good location on Ashford Ave, but can get a little hectic around the pools at weekends. Nearer the airport, we have enjoyed two good stays at the Isla Verde Courtyard. Definitely has a more resort type feel than you would usually think of with a Courtyard - beach is very nice, outdoor bar/dining area good for relaxing evenings - plus there is a good microbrewery about 15 minutes walk up the beach.
To be honest, the Isla Verde courtyard is probably my current favorite as it offers much better value. Its about 20/25 minutes in an uber to downtown San Juan depending on traffic. However, if you want to be in the heart of the action then one of the condado hotels is what you need (or possibly the sheraton in downtown San Juan if beach is not important)