$68 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

Hotel Plaza De Armas

2 stars
202 San Jose St, San Juan, 00901
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.1
out of 5
77 reviews
Great value in Old San Juan

Get a Suite if you can. 4th floor has walk out patios. Wonderful staff, very helpful. Slow elevator... See full review

  • Baseball Fanatic
  • Mar 13, 2013
Pre Cruise Stay

This is the second time we have stayed here and we love it. We booked four rooms and we were... See full review

  • Stella2626
  • Apr 23, 2013
Hotel with historic setting and location in the heart of San Juan

The Hotel Plaza De Armas is for travelers looking to be in the heart of Old San Juan. The coveted location on the Plaza de Armas in the historic quarter is on the same stretch as the San Juan Cathedral and city hall. The blue cobblestone streets of the old city sprawl out in every direction and world-class shopping, dining and entertainment abounds. The hotel's Spanish colonial-inspired lounge is decorated in rich red and gold with warm lighting, leather couches and a bar area.

Highlights
  • Located at the epicenter of Old San Juan
  • Complimentary continental breakfast
  • Classy lounge with bar
Rooms

The 30 rooms at the Hotel Plaza De Armas are wrapped around a spacious inner courtyard. They're clean and modest with simple touches such as wood wardrobes, headboards and nightstands, and stainless steel lamps. All rooms have clock radios, coffeemakers, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, in-room safe and a television with cable. Suites have floor-to-ceiling shutters that open for views of the cobblestone streets. Some suites have small refrigerators and sofa beds. The modest standard rooms have no windows. Suites have windows overlooking the historic district. The Hotel Plaza De Armas has high-speed Internet access.

Dining

The simple, on-site bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Transportation

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (7.5 mi/12 km)

Attractions
  • Cathedral of San Juan Bautista (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
  • La Fortaleza (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
  • Cruise ship piers (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • El Morro Fortress (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center (2.2 mi/3.6 km)
  • Condado district (2.7 mi/4.3 km)
  • Isla Verde Beach (6.8 mi/11 km)
Business
  • Copying, faxing
  • High-speed Internet access hotel-wide
Policies & fees
  • The Hotel Plaza De Armas has no designated parking. There are public parking lots within walking distance.
  • A $3 per person per night municipal tax is added to bill.
  • The hotel does not have a pool.
  • Standard rooms have no windows.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Hotel Plaza De Armas Rooms

Interior Queen Bed
Located on floors 1-4. One Queen Bed. No windows, Desk, Cable/Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing board, In-room Safe, Air Conditioning and Free High Speed Internet in common areas.
Interior Single Bed, NO WINDOW
Located on floors 1-4, One Single Bed. No windows, Desk, Cable/Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing board,In-room Safe, Air Conditioning and Free High Speed Internet in common areas.
Suite King Bed. Window with Plaza View
Located on Floors 2-4, One King Bed Desk, Cable/Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing board, In-room Safe, Air Conditioning and Free High Speed Internet in common areas.
Suite King & Single Bed. Window with Plaza View
Located on Floors 2. One King Bed & One Single Bed Colonial Spanish-Style Ambience. May include Sofa Bed, Cable TV, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, Air Conditioning and Free High Speed Internet.

Amenities

  • FREE internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Services
Safe deposit box
Internet
FREE internet
Accessibility
Brailled elevators

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Hotel Map

18.4652 -66.1172
Area served
San Jos St. 202, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901
Nearby airports
SJU - San Juan International Airport code.
Area description
Located in the heart of Old San Juan, we are right next to the Department of State and we have taxi line just in front and a trolley stop right outside our door.

Nearby points of interest

  • Plaza de Armas: 0.1 mi
  • Parque de las Palomas: 0.1 mi
  • Museo del Nino: 0.1 mi
  • Calle del Cristo: 0.1 mi
  • Bacardi Rum Factory: 0.1 mi
  • Paseo de la Princesa: 0.1 mi
  • Fortaleza Street: 0.1 mi
  • La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina: 0.1 mi
  • El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan): 0.2 mi
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro: 0.4 mi
  • Castillo de San Cristobal: 0.5 mi
  • Port of San Juan: 0.5 mi
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center: 1.7 mi
  • Fine Arts Cinema: 2.2 mi
  • San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan): 2.3 mi
  • Plaza de Armas: 0.1 mi
  • Parque de las Palomas: 0.1 mi
  • Museo del Nino: 0.1 mi
  • Calle del Cristo: 0.1 mi
  • Bacardi Rum Factory: 0.1 mi
  • Paseo de la Princesa: 0.1 mi
  • Fortaleza Street: 0.1 mi
  • La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina: 0.1 mi
  • El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan): 0.2 mi
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro: 0.4 mi
  • Castillo de San Cristobal: 0.5 mi
  • Port of San Juan: 0.5 mi
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center: 1.7 mi
  • Fine Arts Cinema: 2.2 mi
  • San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan): 2.3 mi
  • Museo de Las Americas: 2.7 mi
  • San Juan Gate: 2.8 mi
  • Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico: 3 mi
  • Bellas Artes: 3.3 mi
  • Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico: 3.4 mi
  • Ocean Park: 4.5 mi
  • Jardin Botanico: 6 mi
  • Isla Verde: 6.6 mi
  • Arecibo Observatory: 42.5 mi

Dining

SOFO District (South of Fortaleza Street)
Near the center of the culinary district sofo - south of Fortaleza Street - where some of the greatest restaurants and bars of the island are located.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (77)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Plaza De Armas

Overall score

3.1 / 5
77 out of 77
Amenities:
2.5
Room cleanliness:
3.6
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.2
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.4

62% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
mfqz
Rochester, NY
Feb 11, 2010

Not So Good

Moved twice. First room not clean and TV went dead. Second room had no hot water, reason unknown. Third room was OK. Very noisy A/C in all rooms. Housekeeping needs to be better, desk staff was friendly and helpful throughout my six day stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

The supermarket is at the east end of the Plaza De Armas town square. Fair prices there unlike the gift shops. PR coffee makes a nice souvenir/gift.

Review of Hotel Plaza De Armas

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
NYC,NY
Feb 10, 2010

HOWARD JOHNSON INN PLAZA DE ARMAS OLD SA

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION TO VISIT SHOPS, EAT, AND LOCAL SITES

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
1
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

CAFE EL PUNTA AROUND CORNER, GREAT REASONABLE LOCAL FOOD RECOMMENDED NY HOTEL

Review of Hotel Plaza De Armas

Reviewer score

2
austurk
not usa
Feb 4, 2010

Good location, but very average hotel...

At the end of a cruise, I spent 3 nights (2 days) here in Old San Juan. The hotel was ideally located for this - just walking around and seeing the sights. However, the noise of the hotel and the absence of windows in the rooms were a big minus for me. Otherwise, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the room was very clean. Breakfast was a bit on the simple side. The room I was given on the first night (of 3) was in a very noisy location, and had no hot water. I was given a better room for the following 2 nights.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Hotel Plaza De Armas

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Jefferson, MD
Jan 27, 2010

unbeatable location for price

The staff was courteous and helpful. The room and bathroom were very clean. The room was quiet. The location was wonderful for visiting old San Juan. This was my first visit. I did a lot of touring with a niece and her family who live in San Juan. There were a lot of good restaurants nearby.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Plaza De Armas

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
New York, NY
Jan 9, 2010

Great Location

No complaints. Great location near Plaza des Armas. Staff is helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Hotel Plaza De Armas

Reviewer score

5
Budget cruiser
New York, NY
Oct 18, 2009

In the middle of everything

Awesome location, in the middle of Old San Juan and close to cruise ships (except Royal Caribbean, which is on the other side in the Panamerican port) We got there at noon on Saturday and they let us check in early. The staff was really helpful and knowledgeable, just ask and they will reply right away (we asked about shops, maps, trolley, safe and other topics) In case you forget your toiletries, just tell them and they will provide with complimentary toiletry. We got a balcony room and it was really nice, quiet and cool. It overlooked the park (Plaza de Armas) on the left. There's a trolley stop in front of the hotel, a short and long loop, it is free and will bring you close to points of interest. Get a map from the driver. This is no resort, but it is one great inn.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

After you check out you can leave your bags with them, in case you want to check out the city before your cruise. Also, there is a decent supermarket one block in front of the hotel with good prices on liquor and local beverages (ie. Gasolina). And since you will go to the forts, you can get a week pass for $5 which works for both forts. If you want to take a quick dip in the beach there is a pretty little beach in front of the government offices.

Review of Hotel Plaza De Armas

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
The frozen tundra
Oct 13, 2009

Excellent budget/location choice

The Inn at the Plaza De Armas is in the perfect location to enjoy Old San Juan. Everything is within walking distance. El Morro, the Princess Walk, the shops, the food, the night life is all within a few minutes walk. If you have a need to hit the beach, Condado is easily accesible via the public bus terminal, or a cab. This was the lowest priced room I could find in Old San Juan, and for the price there is no substitute. The Inn was quiet, well staffed, and the room was maintained perfectly for each day of my stay (which was way too short). Everyone was friendly and helpful (thank you, Sandra!) and I would not hesitate to stay again. If you are looking for a pool and hot tub, the Inn is not for you, but if you are looking for a quiet, well maintained room in the heart of the old City, this is IT.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

El Morro... it's a 10 minute walk- you would regret not taking an afternoon to visit the fort.

Review of Hotel Plaza De Armas

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
arizona
Sep 30, 2009

good hotel

helpful staff, basic room great historical location

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Hotel Plaza De Armas

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
new york, ny
Sep 28, 2009

HoJo Old San Juan PR

Noisy room, no wifi reception in room, no windows in room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
1
Value:
3
Review of Hotel Plaza De Armas

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
North West, Fl
Aug 24, 2009

Just what I needed

Right in the middle of Old San Juan. The hotel is not very fancy but for the price and its location, you cant beat it. You can walk to all the hot nightclubs and bars in the area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

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