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The Caribe Hilton opened on December 9, 1949. [4] [5] The government-backed Puerto Rico Industrial Development Corp. ( PRIDCO) spent $7 million to build and furnish the hotel. After it was built, the government leased the hotel to the Hilton Corp. on a 20-year lease. [6] The hotel was the first in Puerto Rico to offer radios in every room and ...
- 1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan, PR 00901
- Park Hotels & Resorts
- 652 rooms, 264 villas
A gem of the Caribbean, Caribe Hilton is not just a San Juan legend, but also a Hilton icon. Opening in 1949, the resort became the first international Hilton hotel and has been making headlines ever since. Sitting along the shorefront, this iconic property has welcomed celebrities, politicians, royalty — and now, the doors are open to you.
In December 1949, the resort celebrated the grand opening of the island’s first modern hotel. From 1953 – 1972 we were among the top countries hosting international tennis competitions. In 1954, bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero created the Piña Colada, soon to become an international favorite beverage. In 1977, renowned artists like ...
Hilton Hotels & Resorts (formerly known as Hilton Hotels) is a global brand of full-service hotels and resorts and the flagship brand of American multinational hospitality company Hilton. The original company was founded by Conrad Hilton. As of December 30, 2019, 584 Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties with 216,379 rooms in 94 countries and ...
- May 31, 1919; 104 years ago (as Hilton Hotels)
- Hospitality
Caribe Hilton Hotel as seen from Condado. Toro y Ferrer was an architectural firm and one of the principal exponents of Puerto Rico's tropical modernism.Founded in 1945 by Osvaldo Toro FAIA (1914–1995), Miguel Ferrer FAIA (1914–2005) and Luis Torregrosa Casellas, the firm designed some of Puerto Rico's most significant modern landmarks.
The Caribe Hilton isn’t just a resort, it’s a cultural mark on the map of Puerto Rico. View Our History. Plan Your Event. Become a Club Member. View All Articles. +1 787-721-0303.
Aug 12, 2019 · In 1949, Hilton opened Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico, its first hotel outside of the continental United States. The Puerto Rico Industrial Development Co. had decided to build a luxury hotel in the area, inviting seven American hotel companies to bid on the property. Conrad Hilton was chosen, and Caribe Hilton was born.
