The Looking Glass Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Pan American Pier and Puerto Rico Convention Center. Also, Port of San Juan and Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Sacred Heart Station is only 14 minutes on foot.
1661 Av. Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00909
What's nearby
Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 3 min drive
Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 3 min drive
Pan American Pier - 5 min drive
Puerto Rico Convention Center - 5 min drive
Condado Beach - 7 min drive
Getting around
San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 15 min drive
Sacred Heart Station - 14 min walk
Hato Rey Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
The Village Pueblo Food Center - 7 min walk
Kaiju Noodle Bar - 2 min walk
La Respuesta - 5 min walk
787 Coffee Co - 1 min walk
Taberna Selfie - 4 min walk
About this property
The Looking Glass Hotel
The Looking Glass Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Pan American Pier and Puerto Rico Convention Center. Also, Port of San Juan and Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Sacred Heart Station is only 14 minutes on foot.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
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
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 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 travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking within 500 ft (USD 25 per day); booking required
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Romance packages
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 76
Closed-captioned TV
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
3 steps to reach property
Area rugs in room
Smooth flooring in room
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Memory-foam mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75 (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 25 per day (500 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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.
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 75 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 75 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site 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 Sheraton Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.
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 11 minutes' walk from Calle Loiza.
Have a question?
Beta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
The Looking Glass Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 February 2025
Fantastic long weekend stay
Wonderful accommodations - one of the best hotel beds ever! Great location with easy access to the variety of locations we were visiting.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 January 2025
Excellent hotel
This place is CLEAN. Loved our stay. Close to fun local spots. Coffee shop very close by.
Ashley
Ashley, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 January 2025
Very clean and great experience
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 December 2024
Awesome place in San Juan city center
This places is new and our room was in great shiny condition. The location is fantastic and the staff is very welcoming and friendly!
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Very unique and a fun area to stay.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2024
I love this place
Marcia
Marcia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Manager was great!
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2024
I highly recommend this hotel
Ashmatu
Ashmatu, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2024
Clean place. Fun area. Easy to park. Helpful staff!
Colleen
Colleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2024
Lovely hotel (comfy bed, excellent shower) and great staff (friendly, welcoming, and helpful). Stay here if you are in the area.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
The staff was great and very helpful
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
They staff was outstanding! They were very helpful and easy going. Felt very safe during my stay here and would definitely come back.
Amadika
Amadika, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 January 2024
Great Hotel.
Great stay, wonderful hotel and perfect location.
William
William, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 March 2024
Great location
New boutique hotel very nice
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2024
Safety and close to restaurants and shopping areas
Haydee
Haydee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2024
The staff was so friendly and accomadating. The hotel was clean and not a far ride from old san juan, catano, and condado beach area.
Karley
Karley, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
Area was a little rough, but the stay was great
Jacklyn
Jacklyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2024
Nice room and love the showers.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2024
Overall an excellent place to stay, staff is friendly and welcoming. Thebl room was comfortable. The hotel is overall clean, cool and located in the middle of everything.
Eduardo
Eduardo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
10/10 the best in San Juan
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2024
The room and hotel is very nice and staff was very nice to hold our bags until we were able to check in. We had an amazing brunch at the restaurant right by hotel the food and atmosphere was on point.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2024
It was really comfortable and the staff was very pleasant, will definitely be back
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 June 2024
Amazing place, so comfortable and with good lighting.
Genesis
Genesis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 March 2024
Great boutique hotel, greeted immediately upon arrival with a great restaurant recommendation ( La Pizzeria).
Bed linens were fabulous- would stay here again
NANCY
NANCY, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
It was wonderful, great place to blow off steam from my busy work schedule. The receptionists were super nice and helpful. It’s well situated and easy to get around in Ubers.!