Puerto Rico,
officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: "Estado
Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico") is a caribbean country located
in the northeastern Caribbean. The archipelago includes the main
island of Puerto Rico, the smallest in land mass but 3rd largest
in terms of population among the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispanola,
Jamaica, and Puerto Rico), and a number of smaller islands and keys,
the largest of which are Mona, Vieques, and Culebra. Puerto Rico's
political status is that of a United States Commonwealth, thereby
citizens of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens.
Capital: San Juan
Geography: 3,515 sq mi
Population: 3,994,259
Religion: Roman Catholic, and Protestant.
Language: Spanish, English.
Currency: U.S.
Dollars
Time Zone: Atlantic Time
Zone
Electricity: 120V/60Hz
Entry Requirements:
No passport is required for U.S. Citizens. Canadian nationals, including
infants, must have a valid passport that is valid for six
months past the date of first entry into Puerto Rico, and an onward
or return ticket. A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Travel Time to the San Juan, Puerto Rico from: Los
Angeles: 6 hrs 35 min
Philadelphia: 3 hrs 47min
Washington DC: 3 hrs 40 min
New York: 3 hrs 45 min Chicago: 4 hrs 30 min Dallas: 4 hrs 25 min Miami: 2 hrs 25 min
Toronto: 6 hrs 9 min
Popular Shopping Items:
China
Silver
Rum
Clothing
Shoes
Antiques
Crystal
Carved wooden santos
Major Attractions: Old San
Juan - historical, cultural, architecture, cobblestone streets.
Condado District - shops
La Fortaleza - fortress Casa Blanca - White House El Morro Fort
San Jose Church
Dominican Convent
Museo de Pablo Casals
St. Christopher Fort
Bacardi Rum Distillery
El Yunque National Forest - rainforest
Travel
Seasons: Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter. Low Season: Easter to mid-December Spring Break: March & April Hurricane Season: June to November
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
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Los Angeles, CA USA
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Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino
Isla Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Welcome to
Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino!
Located on eight
acres of prime beachfront property in Isla Verde, convenient to
both the city's business district and historic Old San Juan. The
elegant accommodations and gracious service complement three fabulous
restaurants and the first "Ritz" casino. In contrast
to the electric atmosphere of the casino, the hotel offers guests
a quietly luxurious retreat with its spa, featuring massages,
body wraps and scrubs, facials, manicures, pedicures and a beauty
salon.
This luxurious
beachfront resort is ideally located 15 minutes from historic
Old San Juan. Pamper yourself in the largest and most sophisticated
spa of its kind in Puerto Rico. Even the kids can enjoy a day
at the spa. They'll be introduced to the importance of self-care
and well-being with a variety of spa services. Try your luck in
the bi-level casino reflecting the tropical elegance of a by-gone
era. 414 air-conditioned rooms.
Located 5 minutes
from the airport.
Amenities
Luxurious,
self-contained oasis
Casino
Kid's Program
Golf
414 luxurious
guest rooms feature Spanish-themed decor and dark-wood furniture.
Italian marble bathrooms feature fresh flowers and European
toiletries.
12,000 square-foot
state-of-the art Caribbean Spa themed with 11 treatment rooms
Five dining
facilities
Clay
tennis courts
Over 30,000
square-feet of conference and banquet facilities
Ritz-Carlton San
Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Boating
Swimming
Sailing
Jet skiing
Tennis
Parasailing
Snorkeling
Surfing/boogie
boarding
Kayaking
Windsurfing
Aerobics
Horse riding/rental
Fishing
The Ritz
Kids
The Ritz-Carlton,
San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino offers a Ritz Kids program
designed to make your child's vacation as memorable as yours.
This supervised program is available to our guests ages 5 to
12, and offers a wide variety of activities. Our caring counselors
are certified in infant, child and adult CPR, basic first aid
and water safety to ensure fun and safety of all. The program
offers creative and educational entertainment, arts and crafts,
beach games and nature tours.
Casino
Now open 24 hours,
the vibrant Casino is the first within The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Company, and has reinvented the Casino experience for the luxury
traveler. The room's decor reflects the elegance of a bygone
era, and offers the service standards guests have come to expect
from The Ritz-Carlton. With this, a new level of quality excellence
has been established in the Caribbean's gaming and entertainment
industry.
The Casino's
décor reflects a return to the elegance and romance of
the 1940's, with its tropical fabrics and patterns, floor-to-ceiling
palm trees and marble staircase. Gold accented ceiling tiles
and glass fixtures are complemented by stone columns and wrought-iron
chandeliers. The architectural firm of Hirsch Bedner was responsible
for the design of The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa &
Casino.
Casino guests
will enjoy traditional games, such as Blackjack, Roulette, Caribbean
Stud, "Let it Ride," Baccarat and Craps, as well as
over 300 slot machines. The lounge, with live music nightly,
and wall-to-wall TV are just a few of the unique entertainment
options that complement The Casino at The Ritz-Carlton, San
Juan's festive atmosphere.
Golf
Bahia Beach Plantation
(18-hole course)
This is the nearest golf course from San Juan that offers daily
public play. Bahía Beach is operated as a daily fee golf
course with low greens fees. The course literally was carved
out of a jungle and features 75 acres of artificial lakes, three
beachfront holes, two miles of beach, and dramatic views of
El Yunque Rain Forest from every hole. Bahía Beach is
considered one of the most challenging and beautiful golf courses
on the island. Par is said to be 72 strokes and two rolls of
film...so bring your camera as well as your best game. Located
in Río Grande, 16 miles east and 30 minutes from the
Hotel, play time is Monday through Sunday from 7 am to 7 pm.
Please contact The Concierge for tee time reservations.
Dorado del Mar Golf
Club (18-hole course)
Located in a residential/resort community the 18-hole golf course
is a Chi Chi Rodríguez signature layout, which opened July
1998. Well-manicured narrow fairways and beautifully contoured
greens distinguish this course. Water on 12 holes, palm tree-lined
fairways and tropical trade winds challenge even the best players.
Located in Dorado, 45 minutes from the Hotel, play time is Monday
through Sunday from 6 am to 6 PM Same day reservation is requested
for tee time.
Hyatt Dorado
Beach Golf Club (18-hole courses)
Offering an a North, South, East and West course to select from,
they are located in Dorado, 45 minutes from the Hotel, play
time is Monday through Sunday from 7 am to 5:30 PM Tee time
reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance.
Palmas del Mar
Country Club (two 18-hole courses)
Palmas del Mar, a self-contained residential resort community
with beautiful residential areas, is in Humacao, southeast of
San Juan. It features the Palm Course, a Gary Player-design
layout that boasts heavy tropical roughs, lagoons and devilish
sand traps, which add to the pressure of its narrow fairways.
The newer Flamboyán Course, designed by Rees Jones, was
ranked No. 1 in Puerto Rico and No. 5 in the Caribbean by Barron's
magazine. The Flamboyán winds its way from the Club House
around a 20-acre freshwater lake, across Candelero River, and
down to the Caribbean Sea. Located in Humacao, 45 minutes from
the Hotel, play time is Monday through Sunday from 7 am to 5:30
PM Please contact The Concierge for tee time reservations.
Westin Rio Mar Golf
Club Ocean & River Course (18-hole course)
This beautiful golf location opened in mid-1996. It boasts the
Ocean Course, a George and Tom Fazio design that features an oceanfront
par-3 into the wind, which often requires a driver off the tee.
The River Course , is a Greg Norman design situated along Mameyes
River. It is best known for its natural beauty and exotic wildlife.
Don't forget to bring your camera and pose with the huge (vegetarian)
iguanas. Both are located in Río Grande, 45 minutes from
the Hotel, play time is Monday - Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.; Friday - Sunday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tee time reservations
are required 24 hours in advance.
Prime 787
Prime 787, our contemporary steakhouse offers the finest cuisine
on the Island. Award-winning
Chef de Cuisine Simon Porter will entice your palate with his
specialties. Featuring US Prime and Certified Angus Beef prepared
to order. Prime 787 also offers a wide variety of entrées
from the waters, from the lands and weekly chef's specials.
The
Caribbean Grill
Casual, yet sophisticated, The Caribbean Grill offers a café
style atmosphere and fresh cutting edge regional cuisine with
a main salon venue accommodating, a private dining room for private
functions and an outdoor terrace overlooking the tropical garden.
During the traditional Seafood Buffet Extravaganza on Friday or
Cava Brunch on Sunday, two of the city's great culinary experiences
offer an innovative menu.
The Ocean Bar & Grill
While enjoying the beautiful view of the ocean, you can experience
the pleasures of the hotel's most casual restaurant The
Ocean Bar & Grill. For the comfort of our guests, The Ocean
Bar & Grill is located beachfront and has direct access to
the beach and pool.
The Lobby Lounge
The magnificent crystal window overlooking the tropical gardens
set this beautiful lounge apart. Offering an elegant ambiance,
The Lobby Lounge is ideal for cocktails, specialty coffees and
afternoon tea.
The Casino Lounge
The Casino Lounge is located adjacent to the Gaming Hall offering
an elegant, yet vibrant ambiance featuring cocktails and light
fare. This lounge also features the largest TV wall screen in
Puerto Rico presenting sports and our guests favorite programs.
The Sushi Bar
The Sushi Bar presents sushi in a café style setting. Focused
on serving fare made of the freshest ingredients, The Sushi Bar
features gourmet simplicity.
The Ritz-Carlton,
San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino features 414 Guest Rooms.
Standard
Guest Rooms
Guest rooms offer views of the city, Isla Verde's residential
area, and the airport. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults
and 2 children.
Courtyard/Pool
View Guest Rooms
Guest rooms overlook the hotel's pool and garden or courtyard.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Oceanview Guest
Rooms
Guest rooms overlook the hotel's pool and gardens with full views
of the Atlantic Ocean. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults
and 2 children.
Oceanview Guest Room with Balcony
Guest rooms overlook the hotel's pool and gardens with full views
of the Atlantic Ocean, and private balcony. One king size bed,
and one twin-size pull-out sofa bed. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults
or 2 adults and 2 children.
Ritz
Carlton Club Guest Rooms
The Ritz-Carlton Club is located on the two top floors of the
hotel and is accessible by elevator key only and includes a private
lounge, personal concierge services and four complimentary food
presentations daily.
Ritz Carlton
Club Guest Rooms overlook the residential area of Isla Verde
and the nearby airport. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults
and 2 children.
Ritz Carlton Club Oceanview Guest Rooms overlook the
hotel's pool and gardens with full views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Room Amenities
All rooms feature fully stocked refrigerated honor bar, safes,
marble bathrooms featuring hair dryer, scales, telephones, remote
control color TV, clock radio, 3 telephones with dual telephone
lines and data port. Cribs are complimentary.
To experience The
Ritz-Carlton Spa, San Juan is to experience a world of tranquility
and well being for the body, mind and spirit. In an unhurried
and nurturing atmosphere, each guest is guided on a path to beauty
for both the inner and outer selves.
This 12,000-square-foot
haven of luxury, complete with 11 treatment rooms, provides the
latest in skin therapies, touch therapies, soak therapies and
salon services. Nutrient-rich flowers and fruits indigenous to
the Caribbean Sea and El Yunque Rainforest create botanical treatments
that reflect the flavors of the island. Special beachside massages
just steps from the waves offer the ultimate tropical indulgence.
Ladies'
and gentlemen's steam rooms and soothing relaxation areas, a co-ed
sauna and a whirlpool further enhance the Spa experience. A state-of-the-art
Fitness Center features weight training and cardiovascular equipment,
an aerobics studio and the services of a personal trainer.
A Spa boutique
featuring products and accessories from the prestigious Natura
Bissé, Laboratory of Flowers, June Jacobs and SkinCeuticals
skincare lines offers distinctive at-home attention.
Signature Treatments:
Café con
Leche: Detoxifying and Energizing - Detoxifying with the Caribbean
fleur of Puerto Rican coffee and a gentle application of warm
Coconut milk.
Rainforest Stone Massage - Warm Basalt stones, soften and sedate
tense muscles, blended with essential oils of tropical passion
fruit, stress and tension melt away.
Papaya and Mango Smoothie Facial - Luxurious pampering facial,
using botanical extracts of papaya and mango to gently digest
surface dead skin.
Couples Massage Lessons - A private lesson a therapist demonstrates
massage techniques to partners, includes a personal massage
blend to use at home.
Restorative Therapy - Incorporates 12 Aromatherapy steps on
the back of the body, especially the spine. Ideal for stress,
jet lag, immune compromise, exhaustion and low energy.
"C" Results Facial - Recommended by plastic surgeons,
this treatment is designed to give all skin types the ultimate
revitalization.
Diamond Instant Lift Facial - This luxurious facial yields noticeable
results after one session. A series of three facials within
a month is recommended for ultimate results.
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage - This sacred healing treatment incorporates
a flowing rhythmic motion created by forearms, elbows and hands
of one, or two therapists in unison.
The Ritz-Carlton,
San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino takes care of every detail, turning
your special event into the most romantic occasion, whether it
is a casual or formal affair.
The Ritz-Carlton
Wedding Ceremony
Inspired in the Caribbean flora and fauna found in Puerto Rico,
this wedding package is performed at the hotel's Romantic Gazebo
or Golden Isla Verde Beach. Included in this package are:
Traditional
bridal bouquet
Boutonniere
for the groom
Bottle of Champagne
with two toasting flutes for the bride and groom
Photography
services for one hour (60 / 4 x 6 prints)
Limousine transfer
to and from the Luis Muñoz Marín International
Airport or Pier
Arrangements
for marriage license and official Certificate of Marriage
Clergy services
to perform the ceremony
Ceremony Time
at 6pm (1 hour maximum)
This package
is designed for two people; price will vary for additional guests.
The Ritz-Carlton
Wedding Ceremony package may not be altered or combined with
any other packages or services. Enhancements will be charged
separately.
Certified Catering
and Special Events Manager will gladly work with you through
all the services recommending and providing direct contact with
wedding coordinators and related vendors.
Total price
of The Ritz-Carlton Wedding Ceremony: $3,800 USD
A la Carte Enhancements
for your Ritz-Carlton Wedding Ceremony Package are also available.