What Condado Vanderbilt Hotel does

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is a privately held, historic luxury beachfront resort located at 1055 Ashford Avenue in the Condado district of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Founded on October 16, 1919 by Frederick William Vanderbilt of the Vanderbilt family, the property was designed by Warren & Wetmore, the architectural firm behind Grand Central Station and the Biltmore Hotel. The hotel underwent a meticulous restoration in the 2000s and currently operates as part of The Condado Collection, a hospitality management group that also runs La Concha Resort and affiliates with Bahía Beach Resort.

The property functions as a full-service integrated resort offering luxury accommodations across Heritage and Tower guestrooms plus a suite tier that includes One-Bedroom, Two-Bedroom, and Presidential categories. The on-property ecosystem encompasses eight distinct food and beverage venues (1919 Restaurant, STK, Ola Oceanfront, Tacos & Tequila, VC Lounge, Veritas Wine & Cognac Bar, Marabar by 1919, and AVO Lounge), the Vanderbilt Spa featuring the only Hammam ritual in Puerto Rico, a Technogym-equipped fitness center, a beach club with multiple pools and butler service, and event spaces accommodating weddings and corporate meetings for 20 to 600 guests. Sister properties extend the offering with casino gaming at La Concha and championship golf at Bahía Beach, and the affiliated Vanderbilt Residences brand offers luxury oceanfront condominiums.

Commercially, the hotel generates revenue through nightly room rates plus resort fees, food and beverage sales across its venues, spa and wellness service fees, and event/wedding venue rental with catering. Distribution combines a direct booking website and dedicated phone reservations with a sales-led corporate and group travel function, supplemented by OTAs, OpenTable for dining, the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend collection, and the I Prefer loyalty program. Targeted customer segments include luxury leisure travelers, corporate and business travelers, wedding couples, group and conference organizers, and families, supported by seasonal packages, a dedicated corporate rate program, and a multi-channel marketing presence across web, email, social, and earned media in luxury travel publications.

Name

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

Legal name

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

Website

https://condadovanderbilt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is a privately held, historic luxury beachfront resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded in 1919. It operates 8 dining venues, a full-service spa with the only Hammam in Puerto Rico, event and wedding spaces, and is part of The Condado Collection hospitality group serving leisure, corporate, and group travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodations
• Beachfront resort services
• Spa wellness services
• Destination wedding venues
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Luxury Hotel Accommodations: Room and suite bookings including guestrooms (Heritage and Tower categories) and suites (One Bedroom, Two Bedroom, Presidential). Revenue generated through nightly rates plus resort fees.
2. Food & Beverage Operations: Eight dining venues including fine dining (1919 Restaurant, STK), casual (Ola Oceanfront, Tacos & Tequila), lounges (VC Lounge, AVO Lounge, Veritas Wine Bar, Marabar), generating revenue through cover charges, food sales, and beverages.
3. Spa & Wellness Services: Vanderbilt Spa offering treatments including Hammam ritual, massages, facials, body treatments, with revenue from service fees and package sales.
4. Events & Weddings: Venue rental and catering for weddings, corporate events, meetings, and special occasions. Revenue from space rental, catering services, and event planning.
5. Group Travel & Corporate: Corporate travel packages, group bookings with negotiated rates, and corporate meeting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is a historic luxury beachfront resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico, operating since 1919. It sells overnight accommodations (guestrooms and suites), eight on-site dining venues, a full-service spa with the only Hammam ritual in Puerto Rico, a fitness center, beach club and pools, and event/wedding venues for 20 to 600 guests. Corporate travel benefits and special length-of-stay packages round out the commercial offering.

Product overview

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel is a historic luxury beachfront resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico, established in 1919. The property operates as a unified resort offering with interconnected products: accommodations (suites and guestrooms), eight distinct dining venues (1919 Restaurant, STK, Ola Oceanfront, Tacos & Tequila, VC Lounge, Veritas Wine & Cognac Bar, Marabar by 1919, and AVO Lounge), The Spa with the exclusive Hammam ritual, fitness center, Beach Club with multiple pools, and event spaces for meetings and weddings. Sister properties provide casino gaming and championship golf. The portfolio also includes Vanderbilt Residences luxury condominiums and corporate travel services. The hotel positions itself as a comprehensive luxury destination with personalized service across all offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1919 Restaurant: Signature fine dining restaurant named for the year the hotel opened, featuring contemporary farm-to-table cuisine from local artisans and farmers.
• STK Restaurant
• Ola Oceanfront Bistro
• Tacos & Tequila
• VC Lounge
• Veritas Wine & Cognac Bar
• Marabar by 1919
• AVO Lounge
• The Vanderbilt Spa
• Vanderbilt Residences

Products and services

• Guestrooms (Heritage & Tower) Guest accommodations offering dramatic ocean vistas from Tower Guest Rooms or panoramas of historic San Juan from Heritage Guest Rooms.
• Suites (San Juan Suites) Luxury accommodations including one-bedroom suites (Commodore Suites, Biltmore Suite), two-bedroom suites, and Presidential Suites with ocean views, Butler service, and premium amenities.
• 1919 Restaurant Fine dining restaurant named for the hotel's opening year, offering contemporary farm-to-table cuisine crafted from local artisans and farmers.
• STK Restaurant Chic lounge-style modern steakhouse specializing in prime cuts of protein with high-energy DJ entertainment.
• Ola Oceanfront Relaxed family-friendly poolside bistro serving made-to-order breakfast and lunch with authentic Puerto Rican flavors and ocean views.
• Tacos & Tequila Mexican-inspired venue featuring dishes including tacos al pastor, tinga chicken tacos, and vegetarian options, with crafted cocktails.
• VC Lounge Oceanfront lounge and nightlife epicenter with a grand yet intimate vibe, featuring live music performances and cocktails.
• Veritas Wine & Cognac Bar Wine and cocktail bar combining vintage wines, signature cocktails, and panoramic ocean views with evening stargazing.
• Marabar by 1919 Modern caviar service with grower Champagne and handpicked cocktail pairings, featuring Atlantic Ocean views.
• AVO Lounge Cigar lounge offering premium cigar brands including Davidoff, Padron, Romeo y Julieta, and Montecristo with whiskey pairings.
• The Spa at Condado Vanderbilt Luxury spa offering the only Hammam ritual in Puerto Rico, body treatments, massages, facials, and holistic wellness experiences.
• Fitness Center State-of-the-art gym with Technogym cardiovascular and strength-building equipment, fitness classes, and personal training.
• Beach Club & Pools Beach club with spacious cabanas, pool and beach butler service, beachside food and drink, and two pools including a Beach Tower pool and infinity pool in the Spa Tower.
• Meetings & Events Event spaces including ballrooms (Patio del Fauno, Luchetti, Salón Azul, Salón Dorado), meeting rooms, and outdoor venues with next-gen technology for corporate events and conferences.
• Weddings

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 Hotel in Puerto Rico and #5 in Caribbean & Central America by Condé Nast Traveler
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Concha ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property under The Condado Collection. Casino del Mar is located at La Concha Resort, with complimentary private shuttle service provided to Condado Vanderbilt guests. Both properties share ownership and management under The Condado Collection umbrella.
• Bahía Beach ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property offering championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. Located 30 minutes away in Rio Grande. Hotel concierge arranges tee times and transportation for guests.
• SER de Puerto RicominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership benefiting SER de Puerto Rico's neonatal department. The Sweet Cause initiative includes gingerbread village donations and Old San Juan ornaments, with 100% of proceeds supporting the organization's services for children with disabilities.
• The Condado CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company managing Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, La Concha Resort, and other Puerto Rico hospitality properties. Provides centralized sales and marketing support including VP of Sales and Marketing Militza Orama.
• Puerto Rico Tourism CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment tourism entity supporting the Sweet Cause initiative as a sponsor, promoting Puerto Rico's hospitality and tourism industry.
• Preferred Hotels & ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal hotel representation organization. Condado Vanderbilt is a member of the Preferred Legend collection, gaining distribution through their booking platform and loyalty program (I Prefer).
• Casino del MarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCasino located at sister property La Concha Resort. Complimentary shuttle service provided to hotel guests. Offers gaming experience with table games and slot machines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Belmond Cap Juluca: Luxury beachfront resort in Anguilla under Belmond. Competes for Caribbean luxury leisure, wedding, and event demand with comparable oceanfront positioning and high-touch service.
• Jumby Bay Island — an Oetker Collection hotel: Private-island luxury resort in Antigua under Oetker Collection. Comparable ultra-luxury Caribbean positioning with focus on high-touch service, F&B variety, and event/wedding capability.
• The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort: Luxury beachfront resort on Puerto Rico's north coast under the St. Regis brand. Competes for the same affluent leisure, wedding, and corporate segments in Puerto Rico with comparable F&B, spa, and event programming.
• Rosewood Mayakoba: Ultra-luxury beachfront resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Comparable Caribbean-region luxury competitor with similar F&B variety, spa/wellness emphasis, and residential component.
• Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo: Luxury beachfront resort in Costa Rica with similar beach, golf, spa, and resort-convention mix. Direct competitor for North American luxury leisure and group travel in the broader Caribbean/Central America region.
• Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Luxury beachfront resort in Puerto Rico operating under Ritz-Carlton's Reserve soft brand. Direct competitor for high-end leisure and group travel in the same island market, with comparable oceanfront amenities and destination wedding positioning.
• Amanera: Ultra-luxury Aman-managed beachfront resort in the Dominican Republic. Comparable Caribbean luxury competitor with design-led positioning, premium spa, and high-end clientele overlap.
• Cheval Blanc St-Barth: Ultra-luxury LVMH-managed Caribbean beachfront resort. Comparable high-end Caribbean luxury competitor targeting similar affluent leisure and wedding clientele with strong F&B and design-led positioning.
• The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas: Luxury beachfront resort in the Bahamas under Four Seasons. Competes for the same Caribbean luxury leisure, wedding, and corporate retreat demand with comparable F&B, spa, and event programming.

Broad incumbents

• Preferred Hotels & Resorts: Global hotel representation and loyalty organization whose Legend collection includes Condado Vanderbilt. Acts as distribution partner and adjacent comparable for similarly-positioned luxury independent hotels globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/condadovanderbilt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/condado-vanderbilt-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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