Hotel renaissance la concha san juan: Resort and Luxury Hotel in Condado, PR
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“Staff were nice and very helpful. Rooms were clean and the area is stunning! This hotel is in a great location close to a lot of attractions and popular restaurants. I will recommend to anyone who visits San Juan. It was worth it!”
La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
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Holiday Inn Express San Juan Condado, an IHG Hotel
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La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort from $100
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Facilities at resort
General
- No smoking all areas
- Air conditioning
- Lift / elevator
Parking
- Valet parking
- On-site parking available
Pets & dogs
- Pets & dogs welcome
Beach
- Beach
- Beachfront (or very close)
- Private beach area
Internet & Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi included
Food & beverage
- Vending machine (drink)
- Vending machine (food)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- On-site coffee house
Rooms
- 24 hour room service
- Wines & champagne available
- Family rooms (limited number)
- Rooms & facilities for disabled / handicapped guests
- No smoking rooms
Pool aminities
- Sun loungers
- Sombrelas
Fitness facilities
- Fitness/Gym
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
- Personal trainer
- Fitness suite on-site with a gym
Spa services
- Spa and wellness centre“
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Solarium
Reception area services
- Luggage storage facility
- Express check-in/out service
- Safety deposit box
- 24 hour reception
- Lockers
- Concierge service
Common areas
- ATM/cash point on site
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Casino (on-site)
- Nightclub
Childrens facilities
- Baby-sitter services
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- Laundry service
- Dry cleaning service
- Ironing service
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- Copy/Fax machine
- Business centre
- Conference facilities
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232 Rooms
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Valet parking
Gym
Outdoor pool
Pet friendly
Disabled rooms & facilities
Non-smoking rooms available
This 4-star hotel is located 1.
4 miles from the centre of San Juan. Rates at the Resort are likely to rise due to current high demand – search your dates now to see live prices and lock in our very best rates.
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The management at the La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort offer their warmest welcome and very well-rated, 4-star resort accommodation with 232 airy & well-appointed rooms, some boasting sea views. The hotel is offering 9 deals from $100 on selected nights in February & March.
Hotel facilities at the Resort include a sun terrace, a casino, a hot tub, valet parking, plus free Wi-Fi in all areas of the hotel and grounds. An open-air poolside bar serves a wide selection of drinks, snacks and refreshments, plus the hotel also boasts a restaurant serving great food from an extensive menu.
Most rooms at the Resort hotel come complete with a mini room safe, a work desk, tea & coffee-making facilities, towels & linen changed daily, complimentary quality toiletries, an iron, and a hairdryer.
In addition, the 232 delightful hotel rooms include an en-suite bathroom and have a smart flat-screen TV.
Guests at the Resort have the use of an infinity pool (seasonal), sun loungers and pool facilities. Spa and wellness facilities at the property include a solarium as well as several additional SPA services available to guests.
Hotel guests have access to the well-equipped fitness centre, including a gym with state-of-the-art equipment including fitness classes.Additionally, there is an on-site nightclub with a resident MC.
A delicious breakfast is served daily at the La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort, including a selection of hot and cold beverages, yoghurts, pastries, toast, fresh juices, and many other lighter breakfast options.
Guests have rated the hotel 8.4/10 from 920 fully verified guest reviews.
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The Old Town of Marbella, although small, can easily be explored on foot in less than an hour, but well restored and quite impressive. Here are low white buildings in a characteristic Andalusian style with an abundance of greenery and flowers on the facades, standing right next to each other along narrow and winding streets, where you will also find an abundance of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
The streets of Marbella’s old quarter are basically narrow and winding, but there are also wider ones. Some of the streets are completely pedestrian, while others are open to traffic. There are streets that are more visited, and there are secluded and remote ones.
One of the most visited and central streets of the Old City is Perl
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Puente de Ronda Square (Plaza Puente de Ronda)
An abundance of cafes and restaurants is concentrated on the square.
Naranjos Square
The most visited and beautiful square of the old town of Marbella is the orange (or, as it is also called orange) square or Naranjos square (Plaza de los Naranjos). The area is very picturesque, it is planted with citrus trees and is a vivid example of the Castilian Renaissance.
Around the square there are two historical buildings and a fountain :
– City Hall (city hall) in the Renaissance style, built in 1568 by the Catholic Monarchs;
– Chapel of Ermita de Santiago (Ermita de Santiago) – the oldest religious building in the city, built earlier than the square itself, so outwardly a little out of the architectural ensemble, it is believed that the chapel dates back to the 15th century of construction;
– next to the chapel is a small fountain from the 16th century.
The bust of King Juan Carlos I decorates the center of the square. In addition to the sights on the square: places to relax, where it is so pleasant to relax, enjoying the smells and views of orange trees, and along the perimeter of the square there are an abundance of cafes and restaurants.
The Church of St. Maria Encarnasion
Church of St. Maria Encarnasion or the Mother of God of Incarnation (Iglesia de Nuestra de la Encarnacion), perhaps the brightest and most high building of the old city. Initially, the construction of the church dates back to the 15th century, but later it was restored. The façade of the church looks austere but elegant, the rococo style entrance to the church is carved in ocher stone. And the high quadrangular bell tower, still conspicuous from afar, having a height of 50 meters, is crowned with a pyramidal mosaic roof and a weather vane in the form of an angel.
The interior of the church, on the one hand, is simple, and on the other, gilding with luxurious carvings immediately catches the eye.
This church is located on a small and very interesting Plaza de la Iglesia or, as it is also called, Church Square.
Near the square is Capilla Santo Sepulcro . The shrine was built in 1994 on the site of a former hospital.
Chapel of San Juan de Dios
Chapel of San Juan de Dios, or as it is also called the chapel of St. John of God (Capilla San Juan De Dios), dating back to the 16th century of construction. This small chapel was built by the Catholic Monarchs in the old building of the former Royal Hospital.
Square of the Holy Christ
Square of the Holy Christ (Plaza Santo Cristo), although it has a modest size, it is very picturesque, and all this is due to the bright multi-colored buildings located along the perimeter of the square and being its undoubted decorations. The center of the square is decorated with a beautiful fountain with a statue of the Virgin Mary.
In addition to its bright appearance, the square is also famous for the fact that its main dominant is the chapel of Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz or the Holy Cross Vera Cruz “Hermitage of the Holy Cross of the True Cross” (Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz/Ermita del Santo Cristo de Marbella) with a ceramic mosaic dome. The chapel was built in the 15th century and then expanded in the 18th century. The main façade above the entrance to the chapel is covered with stone, while the rest of the building is traditionally plastered, a characteristic of Andalusia.
Victory Square
Victory Square (Plaza de la Victoria) – a small green square, is truly beautiful, because compared to other squares of the old city of Marbella, it has a lot of greenery and is relatively calm. Here you can relax in the shade of spreading crowns. The decorations of the square are the fountain and the bust of Don Jaime De Mora (Bust of Don Jaime De Mora).
Virgin Hornacina of Suffering
The Hornacina Virgen De Los Dolores is located along Remedios Street, dating back to the 17th century.
Arab castle walls or Arab fortress wall
On the outskirts of the old city, the ruins of the Arab fortress Muralla del Castillo (Muralla del Castillo / Las) are well preserved. At present, the remains of the defensive walls, once a grandiose castle, are a historical cultural monument of the 15th century. Especially well the ancient city walls can be seen from the streets of Portada and Arte, which is near Represa Park.
Here, perhaps, are all the main attractions of the old city of Marbella! Yes, there are not so many of them, and the old city itself has a modest size, however, lovers of winding streets and history will certainly be very interested in this quarter. At least we can definitely advise you to visit the old town of Marbella. For us, this place has become an amazing pastime along with a visit to the most fashionable and famous port in Spain – Puerto Banus Marbella.
In addition to the listed sights, the old town is good in itself, and a walk through it brings a lot of positive emotions.
There are still many small squares and narrow streets in the old town, the main decoration of which, in addition to interesting buildings, are small restaurants, the tables of which are placed right on the streets of the old city of Marbella.
The Old City of Marbeli
90,000 discover the most interesting places in the Basque Country
El Basque Country, a community located to the north that has much to offer tourists, from breathtaking scenery to enviable gastronomy and many monuments. The Basque Country itinerary can take time because there are many places to see outside of the main cities. This is a place of extraordinary beauty, not for nothing that it was chosen for the filming of some scenes of the Game of Thrones.
We are going to make a list with some of the attractions that have to see in the Basque Country .
There are many more interesting things, but let’s focus on the main ones. Undoubtedly, this region has managed to maintain its essence over the centuries, with a distinct culture, delicious cuisine and green spaces that retain all their splendor.
Postcode
- 1 Bilbao
- 2 San Sebastian
- 3 Vitoria Gasteiz
- 4 Mundaka
- 5 San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Bilbao
Let’s start with Bilbao because it is the largest city and has a lot to offer. From culture and design to nearby beaches and green spaces. That is why it perfectly combines tradition and modernity. One of the most prominent places to visit, which has become a symbol of the city, is the Guggenheim Museum , designed by Frank Gehry in imitation of a ship. But there are other designers who are targeting this city, such as Santiago Calatrava, who designed the airport, or Philippe Starck, who created the Alhondiga community center.
In the city you need to go to the old town, which is known as “7 streets” because they were the original medieval town. This is a very lively area where you can go in search of the famous Basque pintxos. In the old area, you can also visit the Cathedral of Santiago or the Plaza Nueva.
San Sebastian
We will continue with its other important city, San Sebastian, where Concha Beach with the famous promenade. Thanks to the beaches of La Concha, Ondarreta and Zurriola, it has always been a summer zone. Be sure to visit its beautiful old town, nestled at the foot of Mount Urgull. The area is home to the Constitution Square and the church of Santa Maria del Coro. At the San Telmo Museum you can learn about the history and culture of the Basques. South of the old town is the area known as the Romantic Center with its beautiful buildings.
At Monte Urgull you can visit the Castillo de la Mota , a defensive post in the city. Don’t forget to see the Peine del Viento at the end of Ondarreta beach, a sculpture created by Eduardo Chillida. At the Bretxa market, you can find products typical of the region.
Vitoria Gasteiz
In Vitoria you will find the best preserved old town with beautiful renaissance buildings. In this old area you can see Palaces of Bendanha and Escoriaza-Esquivel . In the first of them there is a museum of letters. The Palace of Augustine-Zulueta houses the Museum of Fine Arts. The Cathedral of Santa Maria, known as the “Old Cathedral”, was built in the Gothic style. Green areas are also very important in this city, which is why it has the so-called “green ring”, an area that surrounds the city and is ideal for walking. If you want to relax a little, you should head to Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, the central part of the old town, where you can have a pintx in the many bars and terraces. We will also find the same in Plaza Nueva or Plaza de España.
Mundaka
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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
This island is located off the coast of Biscay, just 35 km from Bilbao. It was already a previously famous location due to its incredible beauty, but with the advent of Game of Thrones, it has become a place to visit for fans of the series as scenes were filmed there. At the center of the island is San Juan Bautista , which can be reached by crossing the stone bridge that connects the peninsula and climbing over two hundred steps.