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The Looking Glass Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Condado Beach in San Juan

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Front of property
King Standard Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Reception
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1661 Av. Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00909
  • Place, Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Condado Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Basic Room | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Queen Basic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Queen Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Traditional Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Standard Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

King Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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First Floor Junior Suite (2 Twin XLs or 1 King) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

First Floor Junior Suite (2 Twin XLs or 1 King)

  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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First Floor ADA Queen Standard | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

First Floor ADA Queen Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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First Floor Deluxe Suite (2 Twin XLs or 1 King) | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

First Floor Deluxe Suite (2 Twin XLs or 1 King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 328 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Queen Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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First Floor Budget Queen | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

First Floor Budget Queen

  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Juan

Santurce stay.Your stay at this Santurce hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and Condado Beach. Puerto Rico Convention Center and Pan American Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Condado Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Pan American Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sacred Heart Station - 14 min walk
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪☕Abracadabra Counter Cafe☕ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Terraza de Bonanza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪787 Coffee Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lote 23 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Selfie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Looking Glass Hotel

Hotel near Condado Beach in San Juan
The Looking Glass Hotel offers its guests a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This San Juan hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Looking Glass Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. This San Juan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day (500 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Looking Glass Hotel Hotel
The Looking Glass Hotel San Juan
The Looking Glass Hotel Hotel San Juan

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Looking Glass Hotel to the airport?

The Looking Glass Hotel is 5.4 mi (15-min drive) away from the Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Looking Glass Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Looking Glass Hotel.

How close is The Looking Glass Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (7-min drive) from Condado Beach and 2.8 mi (7-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Looking Glass Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Looking Glass Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Looking Glass Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort (3-min drive) and Sheraton Casino (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Looking Glass Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Early check-in costs USD 50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Looking Glass Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Looking Glass Hotel have a pool?

The Looking Glass Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Looking Glass Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Looking Glass Hotel to downtown San Juan?

The Looking Glass Hotel is 3.7 mi away from San Juan.

Reviews

The Looking Glass Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 228 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Carmen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very inconvenient,the impression of hotel online not the same,no coffee pot no vending machine.i will never go back there I was very unhappy with my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glorimar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. The room was very cleaned. The staff is very communicative. It has several places to eat nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, excellent bed, nice staff and very convenient location. Close to coffe shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall, Roswell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel, short walk to several good restaurant. Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana, Hope

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a beautiful historical hotel with modern amenities. However, we booked it as an overnight stay before leaving for home from the airport. I’d highly recommend it if you are visiting San Juan to party and enjoy the night life. But we had to be up at 3am for our flight and we both got zero sleep. The walls are paper thin and you can hear every roaring engine, every partying group as they walk down the sidewalk, and every loud drunk person that is staying in the hotel as well. They provide earplugs, but even using them, it was no help. WAY TOO LOUD. There are also strange plumbing issues because of the age of the building, so you were not allowed to flush toilet paper and it had to be disposed of in the trash can. Very unsanitary.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

It was very clean had great aroma when u enter .Definitely would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cozy space being in the area it’s in. Exactly what we were looking for just for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Derrell

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricahrd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk staff was excellent, very professional, courteous, and made everything smooth. Great first impression
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is nice and the staff is very friendly. Only thing I would change is the quality of the pillows. The pillows are very hard and makes it difficult to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nacheizka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente alojamiento, el área es tranquila y el hotel muy bonito, como aparece en las fotos.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late at night and it was difficult to find parking. It was our first time in San Juan and intimidating. I felt very safe inside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Saul

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Convenient location and friendly staff. Always appreciate how understanding they have been when something has come up and they are always willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this hotel. I was in room 305. Take note there isn't any elevators but only 4 floors..if that's deciding factor for you. My room was great for me as a solo traveler. Staff were really nice even though I didn't personally have much interaction with them but when I happened to walk by they were chatting pleasantly with guest. There's a food truck lot down the street with a wide variety of food and drinks and other food available (subway, Domino's, etc). Lots of stuff in walking distance even the La Placita hot spot...a 20 minute walk. No fridge or coffee maker, which wasn't a big deal to me; not sure if they're in the bigger rooms but just an fyi. There is a rooftop area and gym equipment for those who want it, as well as an ice maker...just the right size. Don't go trying to fill up your Yetti fishing cooler. There is complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby and you can buy a few last minute items like phone chargers, beach towels rentals, etc.But there is a pharmacy about a block down the road. Lots of stuff you can walk to if you don't mind getting your steps in but of course you can Uber everywhere. I would definitely stay here again, would definitely recommend for the solo traveler or those wanting to avoid the big chains and having to pay resort fees.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atencion de empleados muy bueno el servicio👍

Lugar tranquilo y limpio muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Very clean. Amazing and helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. It was very nice inside the building. It was easy to find. The only inconvenience was finding parking. The staff sent me a text message with check-in information. However, they never answered the following questions regarding parking. Nonetheless, I did truly like the hotel. It smelled super clean. Everything was nicely organized. I would stay again. p.s. Loved the two European-style company cars up front.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernan Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Will visit again I’m sure!

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

The neighborhood not so great and parking could be a problem. We got lucky. But room and the folks very nice. Quiet too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Looking Glass Hotel. We spent six nights at this hotel, and wished we could have stayed longer.The staff were exceptional, as well as kind, and knowledgeable, and guide us every step of the way during our stay. Check in, and out, was so good, and smooth. Common areas, rooms, were sparkling clean.The staff's recommendations for restaurants, tours, attractions, and shopping areas, was very helpful as this was our first time visiting San Juan, Purto Rico. My family and I felt super safe, and comfortable. From the hotel, we were close to a 24 hour supermarket that carry various groceries, toiletries, hot foods, souvenirs, etc. Another pro is the hotel's location. This hotel is just ten minutes away from San Juan airport, which makes our vacation even better, without having to encounter long travel to and from the airport. Overall, I would encourage you to just book this hotel if you need comfort, cleanliness, and safety. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025