Thanks again for the input --the cumulative knowledge of the people in this
Group is awesome !!
Bill W.
"Susette" wrote in message
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> Hi Bill!
>
> My boyfriend and I go to Puerto Rico alot since he is in Pharmaceutical
> equiptment sales so know it very well. We always stay at the Courtyard
> By Marriott which is next to the EL san Juan Which is next to the
> Intercontinental. ALL very nice Hotels. THE RESORT FEE is charged for
> those hotels that front the BEACH I believe its 12% fee.
> the hotels across the street IS Embassy Suites, The New Holiday Inn do
> not charge it.
> Yes you can walk around out there but why would you want too!
> everything is great inside the hotel and if your there a day or 2,
> everything is right there or a Short Taxi ride away! We like a
> restaurnat called MEtropol and that is not far... there is also the
> Waterclub a Posh fun place that is near the Intercontinental. It is ok
> to walk around but I do not feel comfy enough to do that.....But sure
> it is ok to do it if you do it with others.
> There is a good restaurant that looks like a hole in the wall called
> Ferrari they really have great pricing and great food!
>
> Sue
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> Bill wrote:
>> We'll be in San Juan for a few days in November and, through Priceline,
>> got
>> the Intercontinental Hotel. Actually, I was hoping for the Marriott on
>> Ashford, which is an area I understand. I've never been in Isla Verde.
>> Since
>> we don't rent a car when we're there, is there anything that's worth
>> seeing
>> within walking distance ?? Can you comfortably walk around outside the
>> grounds of the resort? e.g. walk to a restaurant in the area, etc. or,
>> are
>> the facilities so nice that there's no real need to go "off campus" ? Any
>> thoughts are appreciated
>>
>> Bill W.
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