Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Recognized With Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Award As #1 Hotel In The Caribbean & Central America

Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Fairmont El San Juan Hotel recognized as the #1 Hotel in the Caribbean & Central America category.

More than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot of the top places they enjoyed this year and can’t wait to return to next. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and the full list of winners can be found here.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be recognized as the best hotel in the Caribbean and Central America in the 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards,” shares Jose Padin, General Manager at the property. “Fairmont El San Juan Hotel is such a special property with a rich heritage on the island. The dedicated hotel team works diligently to uphold the historically high standards of the property for guests and locals alike and we are proud for those efforts to be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler and its readers.”

Located in beloved Isla Verde Beach, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel is one of Puerto Rico’s most iconic destinations. The property is known for its rich entertainment history, with legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, Liza Minelli, and Nat King Cole who graced the stages of The Lobby as frequent guests and performers during their careers. In addition to legendary entertainment offerings at the property’s glamorous on-site bars and night club, guests can enjoy luxurious accommodations in spacious oceanview suites and idyllic escapes in Villa rooms, an indulgent day in private poolside cabanas, dining experiences from a diverse array of venues including Caña by Juliana Gonzalez, fitness offerings and ultimate relaxation at the Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, non-stop gaming action at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, and many more offers and activations.

Thank you to all our team members, guests and partners for your continuous support, you are all part of this achievement.

The 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

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