We traveled with a group again for our 8th consecutive Spring Break cruise.
Most of us were from the Chicago area. Most of us left 2 days prior to the cruise on Sunday to get to San Juan and enjoy that port. We stayed at the Howard Johnson Carolina PR. 2 nights. This hotel was picked b/c of proximity. to airport, van rentals (3), pool, and price. Vans were rented at: National airport location and Charlies (2). We used Charlie's b/c of shuttle to cruise pier at their Condado drop off location. It worked out very well. Shuttle to pier was fast and easy. National was less money and Charlie's gave no multi vehicle discount.
HoJo was acceptable, clean,and location for what we needed was good. Communication prior to arrival was poor as I tried several times to email and fax them concerning confirmation of 8 rooms/bedding type needed. Lobby was nice, rooms a little dated, elevators on Sunday morning were extremely slow. After waiting 15 min for elevator on 6th floor, we lugged our 45 pd bags down the stairs 6 floors. Continental breakfast on top floor provided an adequate meal but nothing special. Views were very nice and items for breakfast were refilled consistently. Pizza/Italian Restaurant in hotel was good. We enjoyed our meal arrival night and would recommend if staying at hotel. Saturday night we walked several blocks to another restaurant which was good but not outstanding. Several restaurants are located so you have plenty to choose from.
Bathroom good size with nice storage behind mirror.
Closet and drawers plentiful.
Location good for getting to all areas of ship.
Typical balcony size.
3rd person accomodations will be a cot, not a converted sofa bed.