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Condado Plaza Hilton
We recommend a tour of Old San Juan with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. You’ll walk out to the vista point of the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, enter various points of interest along the colorful streets of the city, even get the chance to sample a version of the local Mofongo (the same dish served for dinner at Chops Steakhouse at El Conquistador Resort and Las Casitas Village). The city will unfold before you through the direction of a knowledgeable tour guide, adding yet another facet to your stay at the Condado Plaza Hilton. And once you’re back in your guest room— whether it’s to prepare for a wedding reception at a downstairs ballroom or to plan your next conference call—savor the best of work and play.
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ARTs & CULTURE
The Condado Plaza Hilton, after all, excels in leisure as it does in business accommodation. The resort offers a secluded beach and
With San Juan at your fingertips, of course, you are never far away from its array of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
HOME
A state-of-the-art WiFi system now offers attendees premium internet connection capability in any meeting room of the hotel. Furthermore, group members receive a personalized web page to share and organize
option. And the more causal Aqua Bar and Grill, with its selection of light lunches, complements the laid-back pool-side ambiance. Plus, there are five other restaurants, bars, and lounges to suit all tastes, all hours of the day.
BUZZ
Beyond the dynamic angles of the balcony, you’ll see four outdoor swimming pools—one with salt water and two with fresh water—as well as a whirlpool spa with ocean views, a massage area, and several hammocks for even more captivating shows of water and sky. All of a sudden, you’ll find yourself in the middle of the quintessential getaway vacation.
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CAN’T MISS
You’ll find 18 conference-meeting rooms of all sizes—ones that can accommodate from four to 1,000 attendees—in addition to boardrooms, two ballrooms, hospitality suites, terraces, an ocean-front garden, and the main pool area for events both big and small.
Lastly, the hotels offers an expansive business center—one complete with PC and MAC computers, high-speed internet access, fax machines, and photocopiers—24 hours a day, making all the right tools accessible upon arrival. And with the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport a 20-miute drive away, the Condado Plaza Hilton allows guests to cut straight to business.
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the notes from each meeting. And to coordinate specific functions online, leaders can use the hotel’s custom e-events website to reserve conference venues, book accommodations, and create catering menus.
LAST WORD
For those who thrive in the urban setting, and who value connectivity in luxury travel, the Condado Plaza Hilton stands out as the embodiment of professionalism and technological advancement. So if your stay in Puerto Rico requires a business agenda, we recommend the convenience of this ocean-side resort located in San Juan’s Condado area. On first glance, the resort may seem formal in its contemporary interiors designed by Leo Daly, in guest rooms finished with fiery tones of red and orange, in sleek shapes that evoke speed and efficiency—yet comfort is never lacking. Or perhaps it’s the resort’s 41,000 square feet of fully-equipped meeting space that further push productivity while showcasing San Juan’s exotic location.
REAL ESTATE
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At nighttime, dining options continue to transport through the creations of acclaimed Chef Wilo Benet at Pikayo restaurant—from South American Sea Bass (Steamed Asparagus with Spicy Chorizo Emulsion) to Certified Angus “Bistec Encebollado” (Beef Tenderloin Cutlets, Sauté Onions, Pikayo Fries) to “Risotto de Grandules con Chicharron.” Neighboring Eight Noodle Bar—a restaurant featuring a large selection of sushi and entrées driven by Asian flavors—offers another dinner
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WHAT’S HOT
protected swimming area, where guests can snorkel above the artificial coral reef, in addition to the Condado Lagoon, where they can kayak beneath the sun. A 24-hour fitness center awaits with its top-tier exercise machines and free weights as well as sauna, steam room, and massage services.