Construction of Zafira luxury hotel in Vieques to begin this week
August 19, 2019
Six months after breaking ground on the $50 million Zafira hotel and time share property in Vieques, developer Keith St. Clair confirmed construction will begin this week. The project was held back by a permit required by U.S. Fish and Wildlife, aimed at protecting turtle nesting areas on the beach at the Esperanza sector of […]
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$120M Hyatt Regency Coco Beach Resort to open in the fall
June 5, 2019
The former Gran Meliá Puerto Rico Hotel has been acquired by a trio of companies that will reopen in the fall as the Hyatt Regency Coco Beach Resort, government and company officials announced. The hotel will operate as The Resort at Coco Beach, a Hyatt affiliated hotel, from July 2019 until the renovation is completed […]
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Caribe Hilton reopens iconic property in San Juan after 20-month hiatus
May 16, 2019
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. announced that the Caribe Hilton in San Juan reopened today following a $150 million restoration. The 652-room resort was impaired for 20 months after sustaining significant damage from Hurricane María in September 2017. “We’re thrilled to re-introduce the iconic Caribe Hilton to guests and locals alike,” said Thomas J. Baltimore, […]
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Comfort Inn & Suites Levittown invests $600K to upgrade hotel property
May 14, 2019
The owners of the Comfort Inn & Suites Levittown announced the investment of more than $600,000 to remodel the beachfront hotel from top to bottom, including rooms and exterior amenities. Milly Díaz, manager of the 60-room hotel, said the renovation will be done in phases, with a completion date of December 2019. After Hurricane Maria, […]
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Newmark Knight Frank secures $30M loan to refinance Sheraton Old San Juan
April 22, 2019
On behalf of Tishman, Newmark Knight Frank has arranged a $30 million floating-rate loan from Banco Popular for the refinancing of the Sheraton Old San Juan on behalf of its client Tishman, the companies announced. Tishman has been operating the nine-story, 240-room, hotel and retail property since 2004 and acquired the property in 2015. The […]
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The St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort reopens after $60M renovation
December 17, 2018
The property has also announced the new $85 million beachfront, ultra-luxury residential development, Ocean Drive, as well as The Atlantic Drive Estates and plans for a resort expansion.
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Candelero Beach Resort in Palmas del Mar to reopen next month
November 7, 2018
The Candelero Beach Resort in Palmas del Mar community in Humacao will reopen next month, following a $3 million renovation.
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Verdanza Hotel undergoing $3M ‘millennial focused’ renovation
October 8, 2018
All renovations are expected to be completed by December 2018.
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Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve reopens a year after Hurricane María
October 2, 2018
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve reopened Monday, a little over a year after Hurricane María hit the island, causing damage to the property.
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Owner of Wind Chimes Inn, Acacia Inn, Blue Horizon files for bankruptcy
May 24, 2018
Two boutique hotels in San Juan and a third in Vieques have been included in separate Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions filed this week by owner John Dennis-Brull.
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The St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort announces Oct. 29 opening following $60M renovation
April 10, 2018
The St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort is thrilled to announce that the property is slated to open on Oct. 29, 2018, following an extensive $60 million renovation at Bahía Beach.
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Serafina Beach Hotel recruiting 100 employees prior to March opening
January 31, 2018
Serafina Beach Hotel, the new boutique hotel in San Juan that will open in March, is “looking for enthusiastic people to apply for various positions available,” said General Manager Pierre-Alex Maillard.
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El San Juan Hotel to partially re-open earlier than anticipated
November 30, 2017
Following joint efforts between the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) and El San Juan Hotel, the property’s executives announced the hotel will partially reopen Dec. 4, earlier than originally anticipated.
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SJ Marriott open, operational following Hurricane María
October 10, 2017
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in the Condado sector of San Juan is “open and operating regularly,” property General Manager José González-Espinosa said Monday.
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Aloft Hotel to anchor $125 million District Live! project
August 25, 2017
Developers PRISA Group announced Thursday that Aloft Hotels will make its Caribbean debut at the $125 million District Live! entertainment complex at the Convention Center District in Miramar.
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