timing caribe hilton post-new year lull mid-week n't service gracious helpful smiling nor hotel pleasant, gardens views 16th-century spanish ruins frame property stunning grounds well-shaded palms cooled ocean breezes perfect relaxing book hammock, spa services plus restaurants expect hotel chain resort hotel exception lemon grass jewel little latino-pan-asian restaurant hidden tropical garden ate delicious food eaten, dream homemade orange-ginger-cardamom ice cream, splurge need book ahead lemon grass worth, real san juan authentic puerto rican food old city short cab ride away taxis available, sure try little family-run la fonda del jibarito calle sol delicious local specialties, main advice avoid hotel over-crowded times like christmas new year spring break weeks,  
timing caribe hilton post-new year lull mid-week n't service gracious helpful smiling nor hotel pleasant, gardens views 16th-century spanish ruins frame property stunning grounds well-shaded palms cooled ocean breezes perfect relaxing book hammock, spa services plus restaurants expect hotel chain resort hotel exception lemon grass jewel little latino-pan-asian restaurant hidden tropical garden ate delicious food eaten, dream homemade orange-ginger-cardamom ice cream, splurge need book ahead lemon grass worth, real san juan authentic puerto rican food old city short cab ride away taxis available, sure try little family-run la fonda del jibarito calle sol delicious local specialties, main advice avoid hotel over-crowded times like christmas new year spring break weeks,  