We stayed at the Embassy Suites in San Juan for a week around Memorial Day. It was great! It was literally 4 minutes from the airport which made getting there and leaving very easy.

There were 4 of us and the suite had more than enough room for 4 women and all of their things. The complimentary hot breakfast every morning was a great way to start the day and the manager's reception every evening was a great way to start the night. I highly recommend the "San Juan Bombs" from the singing bartender!

Check in was fine after a bit of a wait and the room was clean. The only issue we had was getting enough towels - 4 women and 2 sets of towels is an issue and we had trouble getting the staff to understand that.

The beach was a short walk from the hotel and along the way there is a little strip mall with almost everything you need. There's a grocery store, several restuarants - fast food and sit-down, and several other stores. The beach is gorgeous but make sure to rent a beach chair because as the day progresses there is more and more trash in the sand. The water is beautiful and the sunset was absolutely gorgeous.

We took two excusions while we were there. I highly recommend the El Morro Fort tour. It's fun, historical and It's a great way to see Old San Juan as well. We also did the Bacardi "Factory" tour but that was pretty disappointing. Aside from the free drinks and cheaper prices in the gift shop, it's just a staged tour where you walk through a series of museum like rooms and listen to the narration of the tour guides. Security is off the hook to the point where you can't even walk from one area of the compound to another even though you can see where you are going. Instead you have to wait for the little train. Boo!
I also HIGHLY recommend doing a tour of the El Yunque rainforest. It was absolutely gorgeous with lots of breathtaking views and worth the 30-45 minute ride each way.

On one of the days we all decided to take the bus down to Old San Juan to walk around. For .75c you can't beat the price. Just ride the bus to the end of the line and you are there. It's a great way to see locals and the "real" San Juan.

Overall I had a great time. It's beautiful there, the weather is beautiful and so are the people. I am planning to go back next year around Memorial weekend again and I will be staying at the Embassy Suites again. I can't wait!

After reading so many horror stories on other San Juan hotels, I booked the Embassy Suites for the first few nights with the plan to check out some other (cheaper, closer to town) places after I landed. This Embassy Suites is right near the airport. I did not hear airplane noise.

Everything here worked perfectly and was clean and ready for me. The hotel is beautiful and well maintained.

There was horrific noise in the 8-story atrium most nights, either from the local band at the bar or the large banquet parties booked every night. BUT...the living room of the suite acted as a buffer, and when I went into the bedroom with the door shut, I couldn't hear a thing.

The internet access was free, but when I logged on the first time it said I would be charged $10 per day. (I was not charged, just confused.)

This neighborhood is listed as Carolina, but the locals call it "Isla Verde" after the great beach that is 2 blocks away. There is a bus (A5) that runs all the way down the coast into Old San Juan for 75 cents, but the service is slow and erratic. It goes through 2 housing projects, which might scare some people, but I felt safe. If you are not going to take the bus, taxis are expensive. Most people say you should rent a car in San Juan, but the drivers don't follow right-of-way rules, and I'm glad I did not. Parking in all of San Juan and Isla Verde is a nightmare, and the valet at the hotel was $20.

If you just want to relax and go to the beach/pool every day, this place would be great. The management pays attention to details here, so you can relax. It's far from cultural attractions and real local neighborhoods.

My wife and I stayed here for part of our honeymoon. The rooms are large, clean and perfect for relaxing. The cooked to order breakfast was always good and the free 2 hour happy hour was very nice as well. The hotel is clean and in a great location. Less then a 3 min walk to a perfect beach. The hotel pool is fantastic and the staff go out of their way to help you out. You are also close to Old town San Juan, about 10 min by taxi. Also close by there is a Ritz, El San Juan hotel and and intercontinental. All three are great if you want to get dressed up and go for a great meal, diner and dancing, all with great casinos. This hotel is great value for money. I would not stay anywhere else.

Me and wife stayed here 5 days 4 nights June 5th - June 9th. The hotel is a short 2 block walk to the beach, and close to lots of restaraunts and nightlife. The free breakfast in the morning is great - the happy hr is ok (drinks are really weak - which is what what you would expect when it's free). Only other complaint I had was the casino, as other guest have said, it was small - and the beverage service was slow...but overall, this place is a good place to stay.