Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

5.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Sports facility
7 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, wine bar
Villa, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View
Casita, Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, 00979
  • Isla Verde Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Plaza las Americas
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (1 King bed)

  • 191 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Parlor, 1 King bed)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View (Parlor, 1 King bed & 2 Queen beds)

  • 128 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Balcony, Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View (1 King bed)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Beachside

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Beachside

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Partial Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Poolside

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Balcony, Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Terrace (Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Poolside

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Beachside

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Terrace, Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Poolside

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Parlor, 1 King bed)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub, Patio

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Terrace (Poolside)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carolina

A stay at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel places you in the heart of Carolina, a 5-minute drive from The Mall of San Juan and 6 minutes from Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. .This beach resort is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Plaza las Americas and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Puerto Rico Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Isla Verde Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Mall of San Juan - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Plaza las Americas - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Pinero Station - 7 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Casita Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lupi's Mexican Grill & Sports Cantina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪24 Market Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Bodeguita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Beachside resort with 4 outdoor pools
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel offers 388 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 388 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Before a night out at the casino, the 4 outdoor swimming pools are a perfect way to relax and recharge. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Caribbean cuisine at Caña, one of the resort's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 7 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Carolina? This resort has 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Caña - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
El Bistro - This coffee shop serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
Chandelier Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Wine Bar - Onsite wine bar. Open daily.
El San Juan Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (USD 27.85 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 33.45 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 41.74 for adults and USD 20.33 for children
  • 6 restaurants
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Caña
  • Chandelier Bar
  • El Bistro
  • El San Juan Beach Club
  • Wine Bar

Things to do

  • 14 gaming tables
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 298 slot machines
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach club
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (15,000 square foot of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 40,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 21 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 41.74 for adults and USD 20.33 for children
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 27.85 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 33.45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that at this property shirts and shoes are required at all times in the lobby; after 7 PM, tank tops, hats, and headgear are not permitted.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

El Resort & Hilton Hotel
El San Juan Casino Hilton
El San Juan Resort & Casino Hilton Hotel
El San Juan Hotel Casino
El San Juan Hotel Isla Verde
El San Juan Hotel Puerto Rico
El San Juan Resort And Casino
El Resort & Casino Hilton Hotel
El San Juan Hilton
El San Juan Hotel Curio Collection Hilton Carolina
El Hotel Curio Collection Hilton
El San Juan Curio Collection Hilton Carolina
Juan Curio Collection Hilton
Fairmont El San Juan Carolina
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Resort
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Carolina
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Resort Carolina
El San Juan Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel (Opening January 2020)

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1017 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1756 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We spent an average of $800 a night at this property so I had imagined our experience would be upscale. No ventilation in the bathrooms at all, dirty toilets, and our room door had a huge gape at the bottom of the door where anyone could put something under it and unlock the door. We felt unsafe. Even after bringing this up twice to the front desk nothing was ever done. No resolution. The staff were rude. If paying this much you expect the room to be top tier. They were not. The rooms are old and due to no ventilation in the bathroom, mold is prevalent. The door to our bathroom was all banged up and the wooden door breaking off. Also we were put next to the elevators and with the gaping hole on the bottom of the door we could not sleep due to noise. I will never stay here again for my trips to San Juan. The location was great however service and rooms fell extremely short for what should be an upscale resort experience. The pool and beach are nice but the staff ignore you and stand around instead of asking if they can assist. The lobby and downstairs are quite nice but stay elsewhere. For the money it was not worth staying here. Even our toilet barely flushed and at times had no water pressure. There is no divider or shower glass for the bathroom so everything gets wet in the bathroom when you shower. Do Not Stay Here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property was older but beautiful. Things were made so much nicer years ago and held up better . It was very classy.The power did go out often but instantly came back on . The beach was very nice. The hotel was only about five min from the airport. Which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful grounds, lobby and beach, dreadful room

I had high expectations for my stay during NYE week with my family. We traveled with three other families. While the grounds are very nice including the pool and beach area as well as the main lobby area, the room quality was terrible, on par with a cheap roadside motel. When we arrived in the room, the bathroom vanity was broken and laying halfway on floor, the wardrobe door was dangling on two hinges (3 were broken), the two main USB outlets were broken and not functional and loosely hanging on the wall and the window was so tarnished that you couldn't really see out of it. The quality of the mattress and bedding was dreadful. When I complained to the front desk, they screwed the vanity back on after two days but that's all they could do. When I checked out, the attendant was not friendly and didn't even ask how our stay was. For a Fairmont and an average of $1k a night, we expected much more.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pauline, Doral

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
An exceptionally average resort. Housekeeping doesn’t show up till 5 PM most days and one day didn’t show up at all. When we realized and called at 7 PM it was too late to get the room made up for the day. Wi-Fi in the room was very patchy service around the hotel pretty weak. Food around the pool terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andra Priscilla

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Maribel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was very old and had many issues while I was there one week. No hot water , broken shower head and the wall was bubbly with condensation .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domingo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved the ancient tree in the patio. The only negative comment is that the barhroom in our room was bot cleaned properly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Doral

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel and experience
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service was poor in many areas- pool bar, front desk, and pool attendants. We paid a ridiculous $100 per day resort fee to have a pool attendant with an attitude toss a couple of towels at us and tell us to find our own chairs. The only place their service was decent was at the bar where the music shows were held- which were actually very good. The room was not very clean and the hotel is generally fairly run down. I won’t return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Frederick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The lobby bar is great, sushi was great..live entertainment was great...the rest of the hotel is very dated..rust on hinges in the room, for the price ..much better options available to stay...property really needs to be renovated...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, stamford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice beach, fun lobby
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Josel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was more like a 3.5 star than a 4 star hotel. The main building hallways and room were a little run down. Pros: the location was great, with easy access to the airport. Most excursions were a half hour to 45 min away including the rain forest, Old San Juan, etc. the beach was lovely and I appreciated the chairs on the beach reserved for hotel guests. If you want a fun, vibrant, and loud nightlife, the El San Juan Fairmont is the place to be. Every night the lobby was full of people and it felt like one big party. Cons: On the second night around 10 pm, loud music began blasting and vibrating our room. We were on the 3rd floor right above the lobby. We have children so it we requested a room change. I wished we were warned ahead of time rant the Club Cana was right below us and it would be loud music until 4 am. They did move us to the 6th floor right away but it was still a pain to move when we were already trying to go to bed. The shower door would not close all the way and it leaked puddles of water all over the floor and even out the bathroom door. We did not ask to move this time because we had just moved so we dealt with it. Another night the door latch locked us in from the outside when we got home from dinner and another day, the batteries in the safe died so my belongings were stuck. It was an inconvenience and put a damper on my vacation, but security and staff were responsive and alleviated issues right away. For that, I appreciated this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Goncalo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025