Leaving the husbands at home and going to Puerto Rico for a long weekend with the girlfriends. We were originally booked at the Ritz, San Juan, but are now thinking that it's more of a business hotel than a "resort". Any suggestions? We thought of the El conquistador, but I think it is too far from San Juan - We want to be able to go out at night.

El Conquistador is about 30 miles from the airport. Unless you have a rental car most activity would be confined to the hotel. I wouldn't call the Ritz a business hotel but it definately has a laid back atmosphere. A hotel with the most active lobby and casino and a very popular dance club is the WYndham El San Juan. THe hotel is in Isla Verde a 10 minute walk from the Ritz. You should check it out - prices are comparable

If you are looking for R&R then the Hyatt Cerromar is great--has an "action" pool and beautiful beach. For San Juan, we like the Marriott Hotel because it is close to lot of excellent restaurants, close to old San Juan (shopping-sightseeing) and definitely has an active nightlife.

Second the El San Juan! Beautiful lobby, lots of restaurants and bars and a great casino<BR>For old world, try the El Convento in Old San Juan, really quaint. <BR>If wanting to save money, The Embassy Suites is in Isla Verde, also Hampton Inn, both not too far from the action!<BR>Ronnie

The Cerromar is family oriented and there is no night action and unless you have a rental car there is no place nearby you can walk to. The Embassy Suites swings, especially on weekends, but there is a downside - no beach. It is at least a 10 minute walk to the beach.

the Westin Rio Mar.<BR>Its a resort about 40 minutes east of San Juan but not as far as El Conquistador.<BR>

It seems you are looking for beachfront, nightlife and world-class resort. If you are, the El San Juan Hotel is gorgeous and they have a hopping nightlife right on the hotel. Salsa on Friday and Saturday nights are great...Sunday's are dead and not much going on.