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Table of Contents

38 Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

54 At The Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge

68 Luxurious Comfort

96 The Spa at Condado Vanderbilt

108 Restaurants

126 Special Occasions

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WELCOME TO CONDADO VANDERBILT HOTEL A legend is reborn and a brilliant future shines anew at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in Puerto Rico. Originally built in 1919 by Frederick William Vanderbilt, the historic Grand Dame hotel was once the social epicenter of San Juan. Perched majestically above the Atlantic Ocean and featuring panoramic views, a recent $200 million renovation has revitalized the original Spanish Revival building, unveiling elegant guestroom and suite accommodations, an award winning spa sanctuary that includes Puerto Rico’s first Hammam, magnificent pool lounges with butler service and four distinctly unique restaurants helmed by Michellin Star Chef Juan José Cuevas. Stepping into the luxurious lobby is like walking into an opulent past where luxury, service and “old-world” details are evident at every turn. The 319 guestrooms, including 108 suites, take inspiration from the hotel’s spectacular oceanfront setting and refined history. Designed by internationally-acclaimed firm Wilson Associates, the rooms elements of nostalgic luxury are combined with modern-day amenities. Many rooms provide breathtaking backdrops of the Atlantic, with balconies that are perfect for taking in the splendor of the coast. The hotel’s striking terrace, spanning the oceanfront, provides a pathway to the two pool lounge areas and larger beach, outfitted with beach loungers, private cabanas, and cocktail service provided by beach butlers – a perfect setting for sunning and socializing while taking in the warm breeze. Located in the heart of San Juan’s chic Condado District, an oceanfront neighborhood that features some of the most beautiful historic and luxurious homes in San Juan, the hotel allows travelers easy access to high end shopping during the day and lively nightlife. We invite you to step back in time to the once “home-away-from-home” for royalty and celebrities alike, and to discover the refined wonders of Puerto Rico through it’s finest jewel, the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. Mr. Ben Tutt General Manager

Dear Friends, Luxury Art Book welcomes you to Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, a very special beachfront property in the historic city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Recently renovated, this exceptional hotel evokes a rich Spanish Revival architectural heritage. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is the standard of excellence for luxury resort hotels, brought up to date with modern comfort and amenities to provide you with a splendid stay. We have captured the very essence of Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in this customized edition of Luxury Art Book. It takes you on an armchair tour of the hotel via page after page of beautiful photographs. Enjoy your stay, and please enjoy Luxury Art Book while you are here. We are pleased to be part of your Condado Vanderbilt Hotel experience. Sincerely, Bruno Ackenine Publisher

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Enter Condado Vanderbilt Hotel and experience the indescribable sheen of grandeur. Located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Condado Vanderbilt -- a prized gem gleaming anew -- has been re-crafted piece-by-piece into its rich Spanish Revival architectural heritage. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is the standard of excellence for luxury resort hotels in San Juan and throughout The Caribbean. Unique and historic, Condado Vanderbilt has a storied heritage of elegance now fused with distinctly modern amenities. This unique San Juan beach resort -- originally built in 1919 and restored to its distinguished and luxurious patina -- is located in San Juan, Puerto Ricoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most stylish neighborhood. It offers visitors unsurpassed cuisine, exquisite rooms and suites, and highly personalized service.

Beach

Entrance to Lobby

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Lobby

VC Lounge

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Veritas Bar

VC Lounge

AT THE WATER’S EDGE Condado Vanderbilt beach features exclusive cabanas and chaise lounges for hotel guests, and with your personal Pool and Beach Butler, room service has evolved. Enjoy every possible amenity necessary for relaxing under the blue Puerto Rican sky, including refreshments, fresh towels and replenishments, assistance from a tanning and hydration specialist, and food and beverage delivery to your private beach cabana or chaise lounge chair. The Beach Tower features two pools, concierge service, food and beverage service from Ventana Lounge, and a sundeck with chaise lounges. The Spa Tower features an infinity pool with a sundeck and exceptional views, and a main pool just steps away from the Outdoor Clay Caress Experience, provided by The Spa.

Pool

Beach

Main Pool

Inifinity Pool

Adult Pool

Path to Beach

Beach Terrace

Beach

LUXURIOUS COMFORT Choose from among 319 stunning hotel rooms and 107 opulent suites, where exquisite design elements blur the distinction between indoors and out. Breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean are framed by elegant French doors to private terraces and balconies, underscoring its status as the finest hotel and resort in Puerto Rico, and further enhancing the oceanfront experience of a Caribbean beach stay. Each hotel room features the finest linens and toiletries, as well as state-of-the-art technological amenities such as fast and complimentary WiFi and high-definition screens to top-of-the-line sound systems and Apple TVs.

Tower King Ocean View Room

Heritage King Bedroom

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Suite Commodore Living Room/Dining Room

Suite Commodore Terrace

Suite Commodore Bedroom

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Vanderbilt Suite Living Room

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Vanderbilt Suite Dining Room

Vanderbilt Suite Master Bedroom

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Vanderbilt Suite Master Bedroom

Vanderbilt Suite Master Bathroom

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The Vanderbilt Spa in Condado is a timeless retreat to indulge both spirit and body -- in addition to savoring the art of living well. The Spa at Condado Vanderbilt offers the generosity of time, with experiences that bring powerful results through unique methods, distinguished spa treatments and exclusively selected, high-performing products. The Spa offers face and body treatments, from high-touch and technology-infused -- and couples specials -- to indoor/outdoor treatments and warm-to-cool therapies, all designed to ensure a unique and restorative San Juan spa experience. Begin in the relaxing atmosphere of the steam room, and allow moist heat to soothe your cares away. If you enjoy the warmth but prefer dry heat, the traditional sauna gently diffuses stress and invites a calming state of well-being. Continue the journey to wellness by refreshing in one of the Rainforest Showers, or venture to the Stillness Lounge for a cooling beverage, tea and rest. The Spa is the only location in Puerto Rico offering the ritual of the Hammam, an unprecedented experience weaving ancient purification rituals with modern techniques to help you connect with your inner self, while enveloping you in a sense of ancient mystery.

Spa Reception Area

Spa Treatment Room

Spa Couples Room

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Spa Mirror Room

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Stillness Lounge

Fitness Facilities

RESTAURANTS Each restaurant at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is an epicurean experience unto itself. Serving exquisite food -- the freshest and most flavorful, locally sourced ingredients -- expertly paired with the finest cocktails and wine, dining at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is a celebration of the captivating oceanfront setting and legendary service and ambiance. Choose from luxurious lounges, fabulous bars, elegant San Juan restaurants, and spacious, breezy, and casual outdoor dining options. Michelin Star-rated Executive Chef Juan Jose Cuevasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; previous work as Sous Chef at Ducasse and Lespinasse and as Executive Chef at Blue Hill (both located in New York City) reflect his passion for farm-to-table cuisine. At Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, Chef Cuevas crafts contemporary gourmet cuisine faithful to the locavore movement, which promotes preparing only the finest and freshest locallyproduced ingredients.

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Ola Ocean Front Bistro Restaurant

1919 Restaurant

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1919 Restaurant Private Dining Room

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Chef Juan Jose Cuevas

Krug Ambassade

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Tacos and Tequila

SPECIAL OCCASIONS Every special event deserves an exquisite setting. Whether big or small, lavish or simple, business or pleasure, Condado Vanderbilt Hotel provides venues that suit every need with a backdrop of timeless luxury and the support of state-of-the-art technology and procedures. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel offers stunning facilities that are ideal for any event, as well as full-service catering. Expect meticulous planning, flawless execution, experienced staff, unparalleled attention to detail, and unwavering service.

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Salon Azul

Patio del Fauno Ballroom

Berwin Boardroom

West Veranda

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