Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

Character and identity

The Condado Vanderbilt sits behind a 1919 Spanish Revival facade on Ashford Avenue, with 305 rooms spread between the historic Heritage building and the newer East and West Towers (freshly renovated in 2025). The design language layers Gilded Age bones with Art Deco accents and Caribbean coolness: pink marble, sea-foam greens, deep woods. Four pools include a heated oceanfront infinity pool; the spa houses the only hammam in Puerto Rico. Dining anchors the property, led by 1919, a contemporary tasting-menu destination under chef Ciarán Elliott, alongside STK, Ola Oceanfront, Mojito Bar, Tacos and Tequila, and the Marabar champagne lounge.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The cooking, particularly at 1919, is what elevates this from a handsome heritage hotel to a genuine reason to fly in, backed by four pools, a hammam-equipped spa, and butler service on every floor. Book a Commodore Ocean Front suite for the two balconies and corner light, target the post-2025 renovated tower rooms, and reserve 1919 before you reserve the room.