Description: The Intercontinental turned out to be the perfect hotel for relaxation after an action-packed cruise. The hotel is located in the laid-back Isla Verde section of San Juan. I chose this hotel because a co-worker of mine raved about the Intercontinental he stayed in while in Paris. I would have booked the hotel for our pre-cruise lodging, but the rate was too high for the Memorial Day weekend. However, the rate was reduced almost 50% starting the Sunday after Memorial Day, so we chose the hotel for our 2-night post-cruise lodging.
We had a decent-sized standard city view room on the 14th floor. From our balcony we could see the city and also the airport, which is a 5-minute taxi ride away. My wife and I actually enjoyed sitting on the balcony and watching the airplanes take off and land.
Across the street from the hotel is a small shopping center that has a grocery store and other shops. There also hotels, fast-food restaurants, and chain restaurants in the area. We ate at Ponderosa, Pizza Hut, and Outback Steakhouse during our stay. All of these restaurants are in walking distance from the hotel.
The Intercontinental has many amenities. It has several upscale restaurants, including Ruth's Chris Steak House. There is a casino, a nice fitness center, and spa. Aerobic classes are given in the evening. There is a pool with waterfalls and a swim-up bar. The hotel has a tour desk that will book any of the many excursions they offer such as El Yunque Rain Forest, the Bioluminescent Bay tour, and the city of Ponce tour to name a few. However, the feature we enjoyed the most was the big, beautiful beach behind the hotel. The friendly staff would ask where we would like to sit and then bring a beach chair to the spot we chose. We spent our time lounging on the beach and by the pool. Our stay at the Intercontinental Resort was a great way to unwind after a fun-filled party cruise.
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