Fresh new start for El Portal Hotel in Condado
March 18, 2016
Sporting a fresh new look that highlights its attractive architectural design, the former El Portal hotel in Condado is slated to reopen soon under a new name and new ownership.
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Casa Aguirre B&B launches crowdfunding campaign
March 14, 2016
A former estate that was once part of the former Aguirre Sugar Mill in Salinas will be converted into the Casa Aguirre Bed & Breakfast by a group of young entrepreneurs that aims to highlight the historical, ecological and cultural importance of the southern town.
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Royal Isabela among TripAdvisor’s ‘Top Small Hotels’
February 17, 2016
Royal Isabela, the world-class golf and private membership club perched on the coastline of northwest Puerto Rico, has been included in TripAdvisor’s list of “Top 25 Small Hotels in the Caribbean” for the third consecutive year.
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ESJ Towers rebadged as ESJ Azul after $12M facelift
January 28, 2016
ESJ Towers, located in the municipality of Carolina, has undergone an extensive six-month renovation to the tune of $12 million led by travel industry veteran Keith St. Clair. After the renovation that added approximately 30 direct employees to the roster the property has been re-branded as ESJ Azul.
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$30M Hyatt Place San Juan hotel opens in Miramar
January 26, 2016
The Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center, the fourth property flying the Hyatt flag on the island, officially became the newest resident of the Puerto Rico Convention Center District in Miramar, through a nearly $30 million investment.
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SJ Marriott unveils $500K vice-presidential, junior suites
January 25, 2016
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino officially unveiled this weekend its renovated vice-presidential and junior suites, which at a cost of $500,000 feature contemporary designs and spectacular views of San Juan and the Atlantic Ocean.
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New $3M Hotel Decanter opens its doors in Old San Juan
December 18, 2015
A new $3 million boutique hotel — Hotel Decanter — recently opened in Old San Juan, adding to the historic city’s roster of options of places to stay.
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Culebra’s El Navegante Guest House opens this week
December 14, 2015
This week's opening of El Navegante Guest House adds to Culebra's room stock and brings to a happy conclusion longtime efforts by its two owners to develop the property on which the small hostelry is located.
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St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort celebrates 5th anniversary
November 12, 2015
The St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort in Río Grande reached several milestones recently, as it marked its fifth anniversary and by announcing that, for five years in a row, the hotel received the prestigious Five Diamond certification given by AAA.
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Casino Metro betting on new games, expanded hours
November 4, 2015
The Casino Metro is betting the house on new slots, gaming tables and special events to continue bucking the negative trend hitting the industry, as it marks six years of operations at the convention center district in Miramar, casino General Manager Ismael Vega said.
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Copamarina joins BW Premier Collection property roster
October 20, 2015
Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced Monday the first North American hotel to join the BW Premier Collection — The Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa in Guánica. The BW Premier Collection, Best Western's soft brand, consists of carefully selected high-quality hotels in primary and destination markets, the company said.
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Owners: Hyatt House exceeds 1st year expectations
October 19, 2015
With prolonged and recurrent stays, the guests of Hyatt House San Juan, located at the Convention Center District in Miramar, have propel the propert to surpass its first-year expectations, Francisco Mariani, manager of Hyatt Puerto Rico said.
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Gelato & Co. Italian creamery opens at SJ Marriott
August 17, 2015
With an investment of $200,000, Italian creamery Gelato & Co. has officially opened its first location in Puerto Rico, as a joint venture with the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, company officials announced Sunday.
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$6M Nayara Toro Verde hotel to open in Orocovis
August 5, 2015
The mountain town of Orocovis will become home to the future Nayara Toro Verde Hotel, a project that represents a $6 million investment and the arrival of the Nayara luxury hotel chain, exclusive until now to Costa Rica, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced Tuesday.
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Paulson & Co buys San Juan Beach Hotel for $20M
July 24, 2015
Hedge fund investor Paulson & Co. has bought the San Juan Beach Hotel in Condado for $20 million, and plans to renovate the beachfront property that shuttered earlier this year after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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