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3.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
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# 19 of 38 hotels in San Juan
Description: Renovated colonial hotel.
  • Address
    Calle San Jose 202
    (formerly IHP Hotel Plaza De Armas)
    San Juan 00907
    Puerto Rico
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 52 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 40 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 39 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 40 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 40 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 5 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 41 reviews Young singles
    • 50% based on 41 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 41 reviews Families with young children
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Reviews of Howard Johnson Inn Plaza de Armas

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4 of 5 stars
st. catharines, on
May 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

we were staying in old san juan for one night after a weekend of rainforest and beaches so this was pretty ideal. clean, affordable, and well located. the ac is noisy, but works like a charm, especially for us canadians not used to the heat and humidity. the hotels decor is modern, but already feels a little dated, but overall... more

Apr 22, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We spent 2 nights here before going to a smaller island. We wanted to explore Old San Juan & the forts. The location of this hotel is great. The staff was very accomodating. Our room was quite large. We had a king suite in the front overlooking the plaza. It was noisy at night but didn't keep us up with... more

3 of 5 stars
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Apr 9, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I found the Howard Johnson Inn at Plaza de Armas to be exactly as expected, based on these reviews. It was very clean and my singe-bed room was surprisingly large - although it had no window. I had no problems with noise. My room was impressively clean and well taken care of. The staff at the front desk was efficient... more

Feb 25, 2008
1/5 found this review helpful

Don't even think about staying here if you value your sleep. The noise levels throughout the night were TORTURE. Hall light streamed into the room through a window above the door- so I was left to try and sleep with bright lights and noise every night. Phone in the room didn't work and water was never hot, just lukewarm, and... more

4 of 5 stars
Virginia
Feb 11, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Howard Johnson Inn Plaza de Armas for one night (last weekend) prior to leaving on a cruise. We basically needed a place to sleep and shower, so we weren't concerned about amenities. What we loved about this hotel was the fact that our two kids could have separate beds. Our spacious room had a king, a... more

4 of 5 stars
Chapel Hill, NC
Feb 9, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

The Howard Johnson in Plaza de Armas was a nice place to stay for a couple of days in Old San Juan. The price was very reasonable and the staff was very helpful. This is a remodeled, older hotel, so rooms are small, without windows, but the bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean. I think it... more

4 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
Jan 7, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

This is a great hotel for staying overnight before or after a cruise. We needed a room with 4 beds to accomodate two children, ages 6 and 10. I was a little nervous after reading the comments on the cockroaches (and there are lots of them in PR!), but there was not a single cockroach in sight.. We knew that... more

3 of 5 stars
San Diego
Dec 15, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

I stayed here for five nights while doing some work for a nonprofit. The primary pluses are location and cost. It is in the center of Old San Juan, on a nice little plaza. A full grocery store is one block away. The hotel serves a breakfast in the morning that includes fruit, cereal, etc., served on paper plates. Nothing... more

1 of 5 stars
Northern Califorinia
Dec 4, 2007
3/6 found this review helpful

I had booked one night at this hotel after a Caribbean cruise. It’s in a great location of old San Juan, with plenty of shops, restaurants and right next to the Plaza de Armas. At first glance it seemed like a great place. I booked two rooms on separate floors and was shocked that both rooms contained beds with hairs.... more

5 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
Nov 19, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for one night after our cruise. We decided to select this one after just reading a few reviews. After 7 days of cruising, we decided that we wanted something with no windows or phones. It was more that we expected. We were literally in the heart of Old San Juan. We didn't... more

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Address: Calle San Jose 202 | (formerly IHP Hotel Plaza De Armas), San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico