Curio – A Collection by Hilton to Welcome El San Juan Hotel
December 27, 2016
El San Juan Hotel entrance.
El San Juan Hotel will open its doors as part of Curio – A Collection by Hilton on February 5, 2017. Following a property-wide multimillion-dollar renovation, one of the most extensive completed at the property since its inception in 1958, the highly anticipated reopening will debut the majority of the updates made to the iconic San Juan property. The new look designed by Jeffery Beers, one of the top hotel and restaurant designers in the world, will include completely remodeled guest rooms, a new pool, 22 luxury cabanas, a new fitness center and spa facilities, modern meeting spaces, new restaurants, upgraded shops and a modernized rendition of its legendary lobby that effortlessly weaves its iconic features with state of the art design.
The front of the hotel has been completely redone and upgraded, and features a custom sculpture designed by acclaimed local artist Luis Torruella. Torruella’s design of the eight-foot sphere, which floats in a pool of water, is inspired by the close relationship that Puerto Rico and the hotel share with music, dance and nature.
“As one of San Juan’s most historic buildings, El San Juan Hotel is the perfect choice for our collection’s first property in Puerto Rico,” said Mark Nogal, global head, Curio – A Collection by Hilton. “The hotel’s commitment to local experiences through its art, culinary offerings and programming, is sure to draw the Curio traveler looking for an authentic and distinctive stay.”
The February 5 opening is only the beginning of El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton’s new era as more outlets and experiences will be revealed throughout 2017 such as new innovative programming, a cutting edge spa and fitness facilities, and curated restaurant concepts in newly designed venues. Longtime favorites of the hotel, including Brava and Meat Market, will continue to thrive in the fresh design.
A new dining offering will be Caña by chef Juliana Gonzalez, born and raised in Puerto Rico, who for the last 15 years has led some of the finest restaurants in Spain and Miami, and has returned to the island to open her first restaurant in San Juan. The restaurant will fuel a new wave of socially and environmentally mindful ways of eating, working with local farmers, fishermen and small businesses to craft an original concept that will bond Puerto Ricans with their heritage. Caña will welcome hotel guests and locals alike for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
As part of the Hilton portfolio, El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton will participate in Hilton HHonors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 13 distinct hotel brands. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app.
Hilton currently has a portfolio of nearly 20 hotels and resorts open and welcoming travelers in the Caribbean. The company is actively pursuing additional Caribbean growth opportunities and currently has a pipeline of nearly 10 hotels throughout the region.