Phase one of a $35 million renovation
project is underway at the 525-room San Juan Marriott Resort &
Stellaris Casino in the Condado section of San Juan to bring the
property into sync with other luxury resorts.
The 21-story
property first opened in 1964 as a Sheraton hotel, later
transitioned to the Dupont Plaza Hotel & Casino, was destroyed
by a fire in late 1986 and closed for a total refurbishment. The
property reopened in 1995 under the Marriott name and was last
refurbished in 2001.
The casino is the
first facility in the resort to be expanded and upgraded with
completion set for early June. While work is underway, the existing
casino remains in operation 24 hours a day. The finished product
will have 12,700 square feet of gaming space, 470 slot machines and
a casino bar.
Following that, the
402 rooms in the main tower will close until December for a total
renovation that will include Marriotts new bedding scheme, with
300-thread count sheets; new comforters and duvet covers; thicker
mattresses and fluffier pillows.
Meanwhile, the
123-room cabana wing also be renovated to incorporate new
accommodations and suites but will remain open during that phase of
the renovation.
Construction and
renovations are scheduled to be completed by December, and the
hotel expects to fully reopen for the holiday season.
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