San Juan, Puerto RicoOld San Juan
Alma San Juan
Restored Spanish Mediterranean boutique hotel
Old San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottRestored Spanish Mediterranean boutique hotel
A 19th-century landmark facing Plaza Colón has been remade into an intimate hotel, complete with Spanish dining and evening rooftop gatherings.
What it’s good at
Notable
A restored nineteenth-century Hispano-Mediterranean landmark building facing the historic Plaza Colón.
Listed
Three distinct bars, including a rooftop terrace cocktail lounge overlooking Plaza Colón.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Old City’s newest boutique property sits among five floors of a landmark Hispaneo-Mediterranean structure. Subtly designy, the ‘free-spirited hospitality’ exudes an elegant, artsy vibe.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Plaza Colón sits right outside the doors, and blue cobblestone streets lead uphill toward Castillo San Cristóbal.
The rooms
Rooms have arched windows and iron chandeliers against pale sand walls. Balcony suites look directly over Plaza Colón.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The circular rooftop plunge pool looks across Plaza Colón toward the stone walls of Castillo San Cristóbal.
Restaurant
Andaluz
Chef José Álvarez cooks Andalusian tapas with Puerto Rican ingredients, served beside an arched brick and marble bar.
At the table
Mar y Rosa serves cocktails along a curved rooftop counter. Downstairs, the lobby cafe pours locally grown Puerto Rican coffee.
How it began
Known as Pisos de Don Juan, the 19th-century building held apartments and a food court before a five-year restoration.
San Juan
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.