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We have just returned from a B2B on the Adventure. We stayed at the Olive boutique hotel. It was super nice and they had power. We would likely stay there again. There were several places to eat and shop nearby.

 

The hotel was in good shape, but, their elevator was not working. This was not a huge problem for us as we were only on the second floor. There were signs of damage in the area, including cables still down in the street, but, things appear to be improving.

 

Happy Cruising.

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GottaKnowWhen

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Is the restaurant at the Casablanca open? I know it was closed for a while before Maria but I thought I read it was open now.

 

We have reservations for four days before and after our cruise in February. I am going to check out Cucina di Ivo for dinner. Thanks for the update.

Bootys Restaurant owner has opened in the Casablanca, his main site in OSJ is still without power, 3 months without air conditioning has produced mold and other deterioration, will need extensive renovation once the power is restored, so the small space in Casablanca gives him at least a bit of cash flow in the meantime. Had a nice dinner there last night.

As I enter this, am sitting in the Cafe Berlin, one of a handful of places open on Christmas Day. Delightful Bloody Mary!

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Very anxious to hear if anyone has any hotel luck

 

 

 

12/22

La Concha - Renaissance

Power

La Condado area

Great stay with superb service - from checkin to check out, to meals, etc. A+

Some stores/restaurants in area open. And some still closed.

We also spent morning on 12/24 in Old San Juan - many stores and restaurants open also Puerto Rico Drug (in square near yellow tower) has lots of pre cruise selections from flip flops, blow up rafts, sunscreen, beach bags, etc. if you forgot anything.

Taxis running and from airport we pre booked GO Shuttle which worked wee for group of 8 with luggage to get to hotel.

 

 

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Does anyone know if San Juan Embassy Suites and Casino is keeping reservations for late January? Or are they still only Housing post hurricane workers?

 

Embassy Suites cancelled reservations for our cruise (sail date Jan 28).





Interesting.. and I'm sorry for your cancelled plans. Has anyone heard from the Sheraton Old San Juan on reservations after January 8th? That is when they claim they will start honoring reservations but they have already changed their date a couple times. I have a reservation for two nights starting January 21 but I feel it will be cancelled.

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I have been trying to find a hotel, preferably in the OSJ area, prior to our cruise, which isn't until April 1st.

 

I have been skimming over this thread trying to see what people thought, experiences, electricity and so on.

 

But I believe I have only seen several people post about staying in Hotel Casablanca...which I would love to stay there...however, we have 3 people and a lot of rooms are saying only 2 people and the other rooms that will hold 3 people say you have to stay at least 2 nights. We will only be there 1 night prior to our cruise.

 

 

Any other hotels in the OSJ area open and available without having to sacrifice my first born son to pay for it? I understand they are struggling to get rebuilt, but the prices of these hotels are crazy outrageous compared to when we were here before and this is leaving a sour taste in my mouth about even returning here at this point (although too late since we are already booked and paid for).

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I have been trying to find a hotel, preferably in the OSJ area, prior to our cruise, which isn't until April 1st.

 

I have been skimming over this thread trying to see what people thought, experiences, electricity and so on.

 

But I believe I have only seen several people post about staying in Hotel Casablanca...which I would love to stay there...however, we have 3 people and a lot of rooms are saying only 2 people and the other rooms that will hold 3 people say you have to stay at least 2 nights. We will only be there 1 night prior to our cruise.

 

 

Any other hotels in the OSJ area open and available without having to sacrifice my first born son to pay for it? I understand they are struggling to get rebuilt, but the prices of these hotels are crazy outrageous compared to when we were here before and this is leaving a sour taste in my mouth about even returning here at this point (although too late since we are already booked and paid for).

Try the Fortaleza Suites across the street from the Casablanca. I had a back-up reservation there 23 December due to the Casablanca "2 night minimum" policy on weekends, but then decided to stay in OSJ for 2 nights and so stuck with Casablanca. But in my brief dealings with Fortaleza they were quite responsive. Also, the Herencia next to El Convento is owned by the same guy as the Casablanca. Only 8 rooms. Other than that I know nothing about it.

 

Stan

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Does anyone know if San Juan Embassy Suites and Casino is keeping reservations for late January? Or are they still only Housing post hurricane workers?

 

Last time I checked the date they will accept reservations for it was May 1st. We bailed early while we could still get flight changes and will be spending our precruise night (Jan 19) in Florida instead.

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Try the Fortaleza Suites across the street from the Casablanca. I had a back-up reservation there 23 December due to the Casablanca "2 night minimum" policy on weekends, but then decided to stay in OSJ for 2 nights and so stuck with Casablanca. But in my brief dealings with Fortaleza they were quite responsive. Also, the Herencia next to El Convento is owned by the same guy as the Casablanca. Only 8 rooms. Other than that I know nothing about it.

 

Stan

 

Thanks. I will check into Fortaleza a little more. When I put the info in on their site, it comes up with a bunch of different places (not sure if they are all located at the same place and just named differently or not).

 

 

As for Herencia, they are 2 people only. :(

 

 

**edit*** Actually I think when I click on the site, it's not actually this place but a list of luxury resorts. I tried another route and it says they are not taking reservations.

 

 

Back to the drawing board.

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I have been trying to find a hotel, preferably in the OSJ area, prior to our cruise, which isn't until April 1st.

 

I have been skimming over this thread trying to see what people thought, experiences, electricity and so on.

 

But I believe I have only seen several people post about staying in Hotel Casablanca...which I would love to stay there...however, we have 3 people and a lot of rooms are saying only 2 people and the other rooms that will hold 3 people say you have to stay at least 2 nights. We will only be there 1 night prior to our cruise.

 

 

Any other hotels in the OSJ area open and available without having to sacrifice my first born son to pay for it? I understand they are struggling to get rebuilt, but the prices of these hotels are crazy outrageous compared to when we were here before and this is leaving a sour taste in my mouth about even returning

 

here at this point (although too late since we are already booked and paid for).

 

Mitsugirly, What booking engine are you using for the Casa Blanca? I just did a mock booking for one night 4/1 for 3 people and it pulled up choices. I know that I have one night booked on 3/4 but I only have 2 people. I used Hotels.com

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Mitsugirly, What booking engine are you using for the Casa Blanca? I just did a mock booking for one night 4/1 for 3 people and it pulled up choices. I know that I have one night booked on 3/4 but I only have 2 people. I used Hotels.com

 

I went directly to their website.

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My TA sent me this link for a listing of hotels that are supposed to be open (and opening)...but it is exhausting putting in all of those addresses in google earth to see where they are located and then checking pricing. The prices are just outrageous!

 

 

http://puertoricoluxury.com/hotels-open-puerto-rico/

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My TA sent me this link for a listing of hotels that are supposed to be open (and opening)...but it is exhausting putting in all of those addresses in google earth to see where they are located and then checking pricing. The prices are just outrageous!

 

 

 

 

 

http://puertoricoluxury.com/hotels-open-puerto-rico/

 

 

 

I would find a new TA. That link is from Oct 13.... Out of date. Call or email the hotels directly. Of course you will not find a bargain... Between contractors, tourists from cruise ships and many not open at all, the price is set by the market place.

 

 

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Using hotels.com "CasaBlanca Hotel has no availability for your travel dates on Hotels.com :(

Keep looking at the same places. People are booking multiple rooms and/or changing hotels all the time. When there is no charge to cancel, people are booking at different sites as insurance in case the hotel gets booked up by FEMA recovery workers. What is closed today could be open tomorrow.

 

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