Alma San Juan, a 56-room boutique hotel located at 405 Calle de San Francisco in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, has joined Marriott’s Autograph Collection, bringing its independent style into Marriott Bonvoy’s global loyalty and reservation system.
The hotel occupies a restored historic building in the core of Old San Juan’s restaurant, bar, and cultural district. Its interior design combines contemporary furnishings with local Puerto Rican artwork and references to the original architecture, preserving the building’s historic identity while offering modern amenities.
Alma San Juan features a rooftop plunge pool that overlooks San Juan Bay and the city’s historic roofs.
The rooftop also hosts Mar y Rosa, the hotel’s dining and drinks venue with outdoor seating and panoramic views. The property contains three food and beverage venues: Andaluz, serving Andalusian and Puerto Rican fusion dishes designed for sharing; Mar y Rosa on the rooftop; and Alma Café and Wine Bar at street level offering coffee, small plates, specialty drinks, and natural wines throughout the day.
Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members, twice-daily housekeeping, room service, turndown service, concierge service, an on-site fitness center, meeting space, and off-site parking approximately 0.3 miles from the hotel. Check-in begins at
4 p.m., check-out is at 11 a.m., and the hotel maintains a minimum check-in age of 18 with no pets allowed.
The hotel’s location provides walkable access to Old San Juan attractions such as Calle San Sebastián, Plaza de Armas, San Juan Cathedral, La Fortaleza, Paseo de la Princesa, and Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Nearby are the San Juan harbor and cruise terminals, making Alma San Juan a convenient option for pre- and post-cruise stays. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport lies about 12.5 miles away, with travel times to the hotel typically between 20 and 30 minutes.
Affiliation with
Marriott Bonvoy enables members to earn and redeem points at Alma San Juan and utilize Marriott’s global reservation platform. The hotel adds a boutique urban alternative to Marriott’s portfolio in Puerto Rico, contrasting with larger beachfront resorts by offering an intimate experience centered on experiencing Old San Juan’s historic and cultural environment.
Marriott’s inclusion of Alma San Juan within the Autograph Collection aligns with a broader hospitality trend toward boutique, independently styled urban hotels integrated into major loyalty programs. With its walkable location, rooftop amenities, and cultural references in design and dining, Alma appeals to travelers prioritizing city exploration and
a local experience over typical resort stays.
