Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel and Casino, San Juan Antiguo

The Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino is a delightfully captivating upscale hotel with the best location in the island. Located in the heart of picturesque Old San Juan, a city as rich in history as it is in culture. A completely unique location highlights spectacular views of the bay and puts you mere cobblestones away from over 200 restaurants, pubs, 16th century Spanish fortresses, fascinating museums, art galleries and world-class shopping This is a 465-year-old neighborhood originally conceived as a military stronghold. Its 7-square-block area has evolved into a charming residential and commercial district. The streets here are paved with cobblestones, a blue stone cast from furnace slag. The city includes more than 400 carefully restored 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial buildings. The Old San Juan attracts many tourists, who also enjoy the gambling casinos, fine beaches, and tropical climate. More tourists visit San Juan each year than any other spot in the Caribbean. A leisurely foot tour is advisable for those who really want to experience this bit of the Old World. Complimentary trolleys are also circulating through the Old City during the day. To really do justice to these wonderful old sites, you'll need at least two mornings or a full day. Across the street you can catch the ferry boat for a 10 minute ride to Cata??o and the Bacardi factory. Also, the Covadonga bus station were you can ride in minutes to the convention center, several popular beaches and tourist areas. In summary, if you want to really experience the unique heritage and put your cab money to better use, this location is simply unmatched by any other.