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The Looking Glass Hotel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Cozy Santurce stay with rooftop views

The Looking Glass Hotel is a cozy, modern boutique spot with mid-century charm in San Juan’s lively Santurce arts district. Days start simply with complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby, then drift up to the rooftop terrace for easy hangs and cityscape views from elegant seating. It’s a practical home base with a warm, fresh-scented feel throughout.

  • Rooftop terrace scene

    Panoramic San Juan views set the tone for coffee moments and sunset hangs.

  • Dining nearby, local style

    Skip the hotel breakfast and walk to Santurce spots for coffee, pastries, and brunch.

  • Wellness with a view

    Join complimentary morning yoga, or take sunrise sessions on the rooftop with provided gear.
$104 nightly
The total price is $113
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Pet-friendly stays welcomed upon request
  • Event center with rooftop terrace for groups
  • Customizable culinary packages, including private bar
  • State-of-the-art podcast studio for recording time
  • Premium mattresses, plush pillows, luxury bedding
  • Quick drive to Luis Munoz Marin Airport
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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a small wooden table with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window providing natural light.

Queen Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a magazine, a TV on the wall, and a window with blinds.

King Standard Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a bedside table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Queen Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with blinds.

Traditional Suite

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

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A neatly made bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Queen Budget Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for First Floor Budget Queen

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, a framed picture, and a mirror.

First Floor Budget Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 139 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a flat-screen TV, and an air conditioning unit.

First Floor ADA Queen Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a shower, two beds, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a small sofa.

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

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

View all photos for First Floor Deluxe Suite (2 Twin XLs or 1 King)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 328 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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1661 Av. Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00909

What's nearby

  • Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Calle Loiza - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 15 min drive
  • Sacred Heart Station - 14 min walk
  • Hato Rey Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪☕Abracadabra Counter Cafe☕ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Pizzarra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪787 Coffee Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Terraza de Bonanza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Comunión - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Looking Glass Hotel

  • At The Looking Glass Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and Pan American Pier. Also, Puerto Rico Convention Center and Port of San Juan are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Sacred Heart Station is just 14 minutes by foot.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 0.2 mi (USD 25 per day); reservations required
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Yoga classes

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 24
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 44
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 30
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 33
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Roll-in shower
  • Roll-in shower width (inches): 57
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available offsite and costs USD 25 per day (0.2 mi away)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Looking Glass Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Looking Glass Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. There's a charge of USD 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50 (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at The Looking Glass Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort (3-min drive) and Casino Metro (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Looking Glass Hotel and nearby?

Onsite recreation at The Looking Glass Hotel includes yoga.

What's the area around The Looking Glass Hotel like?

The Looking Glass Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico and 7 minutes' walk from Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre.

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Reviews

The Looking Glass Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel is conveniently located near several good restaurants and the staff provides excellent recommendations. (29 reviews)
  • The air conditioning in the rooms was consistently excellent and reliable. (9 reviews)
  • The hotel's proximity to the airport made it convenient for guests to access, with some even mentioning it was a short ride away. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

We like the location, close to everything and walkable to restaurants and grocery stores. My third time here - we park on the street, no problem. My wife says the rooms are clean and the staff is very attentive.
rob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and friendly staff
Dylan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

good area clean room overall would stay again.
Jayson, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and small but since I was solo it was just right. Staff was super friendly and helpful. They also responded quickly the couple times I had questions. Close to a lot of things as well
Christina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay and the customer service was top tier!
Sadra, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Cracking little hotel Perfect for cruise terminal Only a short cab ride away Great staff and lovely quality
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I would definitely stay here again. I really had a great stay. There some issues with the hot water but still a pleasant stay.
Kyra, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room , staff was respectful and very helpful not many store near by
Jamya, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff were so kind, the rooms were clean and they did their best to accommodate us. Thank you so much for the great service.
Katherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice area!! Not far from clubs and good food.
Demetrius, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property and welcoming staff.
Luis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

this history hotel is a hidden gem! the staff was very friendly and helpful. i paid for a birthday package and it was decorated with cake upon arrival. the location is close to beaches restaurants and more. the room was very clean and well stocked with towels :)
Jennifer, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was easy to check in with the front door and room code provided to us before arriving.
Colin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, nice air conditioning, comfortable bed!
DARREN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly and informative. Room was great. Only negative thing was we had no hot water in the shower!
Alisha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the place. Was clean and comfortable and has everything closed
Wellington, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was nice. The hotel was very clean. Hotel staff were excellent.
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and accommodating for are stay. We will be recommending your hotel to friends and family. And the staff, very friendly and gave good advice regarding the restaurants in the area. Enjoyable stay.
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice rooms in a very quiet neighborhood
Daryl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful space, smells fresh and clean. No elevator, so if you need accommodations ask in advance. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Phylicia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean it is walking dosta
Melany, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property - plenty of room
Karun, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a very pretty and modern hotel. The staff was very helpful and kind. And the place was super clean. The only thing was parking but it’s to be expected as it’s in the city. They do have parking pass but it’s 2-3 blocks away from the hotel.
Emmanuel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel- very clean and staff is polite and helpful. Rooms are comfortable, bed was a little firm for my taste, but I like to sleep super soft. Would definitely stay again.
Melinda Erin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and cozy room, great staff, easy check in and check out.
Cesar A, 1-night trip