Puerto Rico’s Da House Hotel sits on the upper floors of Nuyorican Café, a renowned jazz hotspot with Caribbean flare. This former Spanish convent sits in one of the town’s most eclectic areas, with bohemian-chic bars and restaurants mixed in with rich historical landmarks, seamlessly blending old-world charm with modern style. Visit the El Morro fort and Casa Blanca, a dedication to Puerto Rican explorer Ponce de León. The hotel is also not far from San Juan or the...
Puerto Rico’s Da House Hotel sits on the upper floors of Nuyorican Café, a renowned jazz hotspot with Caribbean flare. This former Spanish convent sits in one of the town’s most eclectic areas, with bohemian-chic bars and restaurants mixed in with rich historical landmarks, seamlessly blending old-world charm with modern style. Visit the El Morro fort and Casa Blanca, a dedication to Puerto Rican explorer Ponce de León. The hotel is also not far from San Juan or the popular Condado Beach area.
Before becoming Da House, the hotel had an artistic history. In the 1970s, the building hosted the Centro Nacional de las Artes, a group of artists that ran an art gallery and held workshops for art, dance and music classes. Filled with vibrant artwork and antique furniture, Da House stays true to its past while staying stylish. With Spanish architecture and quirky accents, Da House touts itself as a hotel reminiscent of European hostels seen in large cities such as Barcelona and Amsterdam. Look out onto the island on the rooftop sundeck, complete with whirlpool and showers. Guests can unwind in the deck’s lounge chairs and meet other travelers on holiday by the tiki bar. Those that want to stay active on vacation have access to affordable day passes to the local gym. The tourist desk will provide guests with information on what to do on their vacation.
Rooms at Da House are mini art galleries, featuring funky collectables and interesting wall art. With tall ceiling and 10-foot windows, rooms feel open and comfortable. Da House is great for couples and small groups with its simple comforts, including in-room high-speed Internet and room service. The hotel’s hangouts include the Café Theater and Music venue, with pizza restaurant. The lobby is also an Internet café with Wi-Fi Internet.
Definitely one of Old San Juan’s most artistic hotels, Da House packs in personality. The hotel captures the essence of Old San Juan, but adds a youthful twist. Da House draws upon classic European style and puts it in the Caribbean islands, mixed in with tropical charm. Extremely affordable, Da House is an excellent option for those that care about style and culture, but still want to stay in a reasonably priced hotel.
