Juliet balconies, checkerboard floors, spacious showers and small accents of color complement a pleasingly minimalist and modernist décor. Towering, wood-beamed ceilings make the 43 rooms and suites feel particularly spacious and airy. The building dates to the 19 th century, and has spent much of its history as a place where things get done, serving as a post office, a tax collector, the US Department of Agriculture and Commerce and the Puerto Rico Department of State. It’s no surprise that this new opening comes from the same hotel group that runs the historic El Convento around the corner, with an adroit blending of old and new world design. Business travelers courting the cryptorati like its proximity to headquarters of players in bitcoin, NFTs etc. Travelers who want to be immersed into the historic center of San Juan find this new boutique a polished, well-located option. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Read our complete Puerto Rico travel guide here. Here, our picks for the best hotels on the island(s) of Puerto Rico. Whatever your desire, Puerto Rico has got your back. That’s why the “island of enchantment” draws so many different types of travelers, whether designer dandies flocking to stylish boutique hotels, spiritual sorts seeking to commune with nature, or pandemic-frazzled families finding solace in a sandy beach. A commitment to welcoming visitors also allows Puerto Rico to accommodate a collection of stays unparalleled by any other island in the Caribbean, from historic Old City relics to luxurious beach resorts and mountain-top farm retreats. That’s great news for the island’s hospitality industry, as this shot to the local economy has spurred new openings, completions of delayed renovations, and enhancements to existing properties. When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.Despite several years of challenges capped by the COVID-19 crisis, Puerto Rico has finally been experiencing a sustained upswing in tourism, with hotel occupancy rates returning to pre-pandemic numbers. Per diem localities with county definitions shall include "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)." Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries." Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained.