10 Days on the Miracle!: Spotlight San Juan

Did you know that in Puerto Rico, all the casinos are in hotels? Ah, but which hotels have the best gaming? In San Juan, these ones stand out.

The Sheraton Old San Juan

The Sheraton is the only choice if you want to gamble in Old San Juan and is located across from the piers. The largest hotel in the old city also boasts its only casino, and while it doesn't measure up to some of the other ones on this list in its style and gaming choices, the setting and location counts for a lot. The focus here is definitely on the slots, with a small amount of table games.

Features:

Blackjack
Caribbean stud poker
Roulette
Three-card poker
Over 300 slot machines

Contact Information:
100 Brumbaugh Street,
San Juan, PR 00901
+1 787-721-5100 ‎
starwoodhotels.com

El San Juan Hotel & Casino

The grandaddy of them all, the El San Juan Hotel & Casino is in a class by itself among casino hotels. It's got a storied history; this is where the a-list celebrities like the original Brat Pack used to hang out, and today's stars still come here for a good time. With a lavish lobby, lounge and bar area that is always hopping, and terrific live salsa bands adding to the buzz, it's one of the few places where the hottest action might be away from the tables. The casino is a sprawling affair, with 13,000 square feet of gaming space featuring:

Blackjack
Craps
Baccarat
Roulette
Caribbean stud poker
300 slot machines

Contact information:

6063 Isla Verde Avenue

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979

(787) 791-1000

elsanjuanresort.com

Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino

The newest hotel on this list, the large and well-appointed Sheraton also boasts the largest casino in Puerto Rico, with 20,000 square feet of gaming space. The hotel's Casino Metro has almost 450 slot machines and 16 table games, including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, pai gow poker and three-card poker. Hardcore gamers can sign up for the M Players Club, a points card that can be redeemed for reward dollars.

A very cool feature of the casino is its entertainment niches reserved for live bands and mingling. An oval bar on the floor is a nice meeting point, but my favorite feature was the second-floor enclave where a funky trio livened up the atmosphere with '80s covers.

Contact Information:

200 Convention Boulevard,

San Juan, PR

+1 787-993-3500 ‎

sheratonpuertoricohotelcasino.com

Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino

Of all the casino hotels in San Juan, the Condado Plaza feels most like a Vegas property. It's the first hotel you come across as you enter Condado from Old San Juan. At over 12,000 square feet, it's among the largest casinos in San Juan, and it's open 24 hours-a-day. When you're ready for a break, check out the Cocolobo lounge and club for drinks, food and live music.

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