which hotel woul you pick, candado plaza, wyndham el san juan or caribe hilton. we are doing pre-cruise and need to decide on hotel.

The Wyndham San Juan is the nicest. The Whydham in Condado is right across the street from the port. It is very convenient. If you are seeking a nice beach, this has a very small beach and the water is very rough. I only saw the Hilton from a distance. It didn't look like anything special in my opinion. I would choose the Wyndham El San Juan. It is the best I think out of the 3.

I could be wrong, but i don't think the Wyndham Condado is right across from the port, i think that's the Wyndham Old San Juan.

Of the hotels you mentioned, the El San Juan is the nicest, but will likely cost you the most out of the 3. The other 2 are 'tied', with a slight edge probably going to the Hilton.

My opinion - stay at the Wyndham Old San Juan - you can walk into Old San Juan which is great. You are also across the street from the cruise ship pier. Our luggage is on wheels - we just walked it across to the ship. There is no beach there if that is important to you but they do have a nice roof top pool.

The ESJ towers is right next to the El San Juan and is alot cheaper. Beautiful beach and close to the aorport and port.

How long will you be staying before your cruise. If you arrive in the afternoon and then leave the next morning, I would recommend the Wyndham in Old San Juan. Since it's right in Old San Juan, you'll vae some nice dining choices and it'ss be very convenient to get to your cruise ship.

However, to answer your question, out of the three the El San Juan is easily the nicest. It is also the furthest away from the port of the three you listed. But still just a 15-20 minute cab ride.

Excuse the numerous typos in my previous post. That's what happens when I don't proofread.