$87 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

2 stars
4820 Isla Verde Ave, Rt 36 W Exit 37, San Juan, 00979
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
76 reviews
New Years Eve Vacation

Easy check in and out, no problems with staff. Decent pool, not as big as we thought it would be.... See full review

  • America runs on Duncan
  • Jan 2, 2013
wonderful stay

Are stay was wonderful great area, right across the street from beach and resturants and walking... See full review

  • Nay1
  • Oct 17, 2012
San Juan hotel offers fun and comfort near Isla Verde Beach
The lofty lobby at the Howard Johnson Isla Verde is drenched in Caribbean sunshine via floor-to-ceiling windows. The spacious lobby is overflowing with plants and couches that overlook the hotel's waterfall and huge outdoor swimming pool, lined with comfortable lounge chairs. This nine-story building has views of Isla Verde Beach across the street. Two on-site restaurants offer a variety of palate-pleasing options. The Howard Johnson Isla Verde's rooms are spacious and contemporary and are equipped with free high-speed Internet.
Highlights
  • Two on-site restaurants
  • Nearby white sands of Isla Verde Beach
  • Large pool with waterfall
  • Convenient to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Rooms

The 115 rooms at the Howard Johnson Isla Verde are decorated in calm, cool colors with wooden headboards, large bureaus, attractive lamps and colorful throw pillows. They're also equipped with a desk, ergonomic chair and free high-speed Internet access. Bathrooms are bright with tropical shower curtains. Balconies with ocean views are available upon request on executive floors.

 

Features

The Howard Johnson Isla Verde is a Gold Medal Award Property. Self parking is available for a fee.

Dining

There are several on-site dining options at the Howard Johnson Isla Verde. Faccio Pizza is known for its slices and also offers pasta dishes and calzones for lunch and dinner. Fontana di Roman serves northern Italian fare on the top floor of the hotel. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Recreation

Howard Johnson Isla Verde has a pool with a waterfall. Isla Verde Beach, one of Puerto's finest stretches of sand, is right across the street. The fitness center is free of charge.

Transportation
  • Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
Attractions
  • Isla Verde Beach (0.1 mi/.2 km)
  • Museum of Art of Puerto Rico (3.4 mi/5.4 km)
  • Condado Lagoon (4.4 mi/7 km)
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center (4.6 mi/7.4 km)
  • Fort San Cristóbal (6.2 mi/10 km)
  • Old San Juan Historical District (6.8 mi/11 km)
  • El Morro Fortress (6.8 mi/11 km)
Business
  • High-speed Internet access throughout hotel

Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina Rooms

Standard room
Our Standard room includes a king OR double bed, coffeemaker with complimentary coffee, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, wireless Internet, cable TV, mini-fridge, microwave.
Junior Suite
Our Junior Suite includes a King or double bed, home office room, coffeemaker with complimentary coffee, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, wireless Internet, cable TV, mini-fridge, microwave, sofa and work desk.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Safe deposit box
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Accessible facilities
Service dogs allowed
Service animals allowed
Accessible parking
Public areas wheelchair accessible for disabled
Handicapped parking
Ramp access to buildings

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Hotel Map

18.4435 -66.0274
Area served
Isla Verde, Carolina, Old San Juan, Hato Rey, Rio Piedras, Rio Grande, Canovanas, Guaynabo, Bayamon.
Nearby airports
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) - Estimate driving time - five minutes.
Area description
Approximately ten minutes from historic Old San Juan, 45 minutes away from our beautiful Rain Forest El Yunque, and 30 minutes away from golf courses. Near all major corporations (in metro area ), commercial banking, restaurants, casino and across the street from Isla Verde's famous white sandy beach.

Nearby points of interest

  • Isla Verde: 0.5 mi
  • Ocean Park: 1.6 mi
  • Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico: 2.7 mi
  • Bellas Artes: 2.8 mi
  • Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico: 3.1 mi
  • San Juan Gate: 3.3 mi
  • Jardin Botanico: 3.4 mi
  • Fine Arts Cinema: 3.8 mi
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center: 4.4 mi
  • Port of San Juan: 5.6 mi
  • Castillo de San Cristobal: 5.7 mi
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro: 5.7 mi
  • Fortaleza Street: 6 mi
  • Plaza de Armas: 6.1 mi
  • Parque de las Palomas: 6.1 mi
  • Isla Verde: 0.5 mi
  • Ocean Park: 1.6 mi
  • Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico: 2.7 mi
  • Bellas Artes: 2.8 mi
  • Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico: 3.1 mi
  • San Juan Gate: 3.3 mi
  • Jardin Botanico: 3.4 mi
  • Fine Arts Cinema: 3.8 mi
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center: 4.4 mi
  • Port of San Juan: 5.6 mi
  • Castillo de San Cristobal: 5.7 mi
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro: 5.7 mi
  • Fortaleza Street: 6 mi
  • Plaza de Armas: 6.1 mi
  • Parque de las Palomas: 6.1 mi
  • Paseo de la Princesa: 6.2 mi
  • Calle del Cristo: 6.2 mi
  • Museo del Nino: 6.2 mi
  • Bacardi Rum Factory: 6.2 mi
  • La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina: 6.2 mi
  • El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan): 6.2 mi
  • San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan): 6.9 mi
  • Museo de Las Americas: 7.4 mi
  • Arecibo Observatory: 48.1 mi

Dining

Facccio Pizza
At The Howard Johnson Isla Verde you can enjoy a delectable Italian meal in the comfort of your room or at the inviting Faccio's Pizza dining area located on the first floor of the hotel. The menu includes numerous types of pastas, calzones, pizzas, salads and desserts. You may also enjoy a variety of tropical drinks or ask for their famous Sangra, a wine based refreshing and flavorful drink.
Nearby Restaurants
Just a stroll down Isla Verde Avenue, there are amazing restaurants to choose from that meet every budget.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

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 (76)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Overall score

3.5 / 5
76 out of 76
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.4
Value:
3.7

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
naidy
somerville ma
Apr 11, 2013

great budget

was great for budget the staff are great . The room ac staff is great hot waterworks great hotwater last for the three of us back to back. Room serviceis great everyday they clean , cable and wifi.breakfast everyday the same Spanish oatmeal, pastries.. there was never no one at the pool.the beach is across the street. Car rental 1 block away ($500 hold deposit) + $8 a day to park at the hotal. a lot of amercan foor ( kfc, taco bell, chillies, pizza hut ) there is a rrestaurant in the hotal that is great if you want spanish food walk to block up on ur right.. (mI casa something like that name..5 min away from airport.. if you want cash back go to walgreens .. at the atm it $5 fee.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Dallas, TX
Sep 26, 2007

We'll be back

Expectations were met, helpful staff, clean, affordable.

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

Beautiful beach, many places to explore.

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Vienna
Nov 23, 2008

Good location

Good location, close to beach, shopping, restaurants etc. Decent, average, clean place to sleep. Continental breakfast include coffee, juice and toast/croissant!

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

Check out the San Juan Hotel for free latin dancing in the lobby from 7PM on the weekends and check out the city view from the casual restaurant on the 10th floor.

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
wilfredo
Business
Newark, NJ
Dec 8, 2007

Comfortable good location

The Howard was confortable clean and in a great location was great for what I needed for my stay

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

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The beach is a short walk away

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Columbus, OH
Jun 16, 2009

Howard Johnson Hotel

Very nice

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
Mayagüezana
Newark, DE
Aug 13, 2009

Exciting view, great location

We spent only one night at the hotel because we wanted to visit family before heading to our final destination. The hotel room was like all other HoJos including the fact that the AC was set at a very low temperature. Unlike at other HoJos, the temperature control did not seem to work. We had to turn off the AC so we would not freeze in a tropical island! The restaurant at the top of the building where breakfast is served was great with a 180 degree view that included the ocean side and the island side. Our room faced the island side and we enjoyed seeing the airplanes come in for a landing, and the clouds roll over the mountains, and the rain falling in sections, and the traffic flowing below us.

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

The hotel restaurant, La Fontana, is excellent. No need to go anywhere of you're too tired to go out.

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
PA
Aug 27, 2009

great location

great location, very convenience transaction

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

cross the street and go to beach

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
HeYLou
New York City
Aug 31, 2009

Loved it!

I love the whole experience.Great location.The price was awsome.Friendly staff.And they clean the rooms everyday....will be back for sure..thanx

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

Plenty of loung, bars, and clubs within walking distance.

Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
The Traveler's
Queens, NY
Sep 21, 2009

Excellent location for the price!

The hotel was excellent for the price. The parking accomodations was also excellent for the price. It was a last minute decision and it worked out great! Staff was very helpful, they could never do enough for you. Overall, excellent experience.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Isla Verde - Carolina

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Machias, Maine
Sep 28, 2009

Good digs for the price

This hotel is great for the price. It has convenient access to the beach and the rooms were well-equipped and clean. The place is a little run down and some people in the party complained of a musty smell, but we didn't spend much time in the hotel. So it was fine over-all. Breakfast comes with the room, but it's pretty meager, so I usually went to the Starbucks in the El San Juan hotel a few blocks away. NOTE: Some of the rooms don't have windows! Luckily I read reviews before I booked, so I made sure to reserve the rooms with windows.

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

Business

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