Best Luxury Hotels In Puerto Rico
Lyrics in the musical West Side Story describe Puerto Rico as ‘a lovely island of tropical breezes’ with ‘pineapples and coffee always growing’. Found in the Caribbean Sea between the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands, the self-governing commonwealth nation is a territory of the United States. Enjoying a tropical climate, it has mountains, waterfalls and rainforests, alongside Spanish colonial architecture, fortresses, castles and some lively nightlife. Colourful and unique, it’s evolved as a place of converging cultures and a leading producer of rum.
Brooklyn, New York State
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
This sustainable design hotel was created from upcycled materials – its furniture is made from recycled factory wood from the Coney Island boardwalk, wood from Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, and Bronx-grown trees felled by Hurricane Sandy. Its 194 rooms are bright and airy, with Nespresso machines, minibars, yoga mats and artwork depicting the borough’s history. Head up to the tenth floor where you’ll find a plunge pool with views of the Manhattan skyline, or down to the basement where you can catch a movie in the hotel’s cinema. The onsite Bamford Haybarn Spa has holistic, all-natural treatments and there are two eateries: The Osprey offering hearty American dishes and Neighbors Cafe for lighter bites.
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
Once a sugar cane and coconut plantation fronting a two-mile stretch of white sandy beach, The St Regis Bahia Resort is now a manicured 139-bedroom hotel. Designed by Puerto Rican interiors expert designer Nono Maldonado, the bedrooms are elegant and contemporary. Guests can chill out at the Iridium spa, play a round or two at the esteemed world-class Robert Trent Jones Jr. 18-hole golf course, swim in the curved pool and dine in one of three eateries; Seagrape, Paros and the St Regis Bar. The resort is also a wildlife reserve — you’ll likely be able to spot some of the island’s colourful parrots.
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Stay in a seaside suite perched beside Coco Beach. The Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve is in Rio Grande, close to the capital of San Juan for historic sightseeing, but backs onto the lush El Yunque rainforest for nature exploration. It’s a great choice for families, with villa accommodation options, watersports provided on the beach, multiple restaurants, a huge lagoon-style pool and four built-in hot tubs. Plus there are two Tom Kite-designed 18-hole championship golf courses, tennis courts, a gym and a spa.
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
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