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Nineteenth, level on 26 with ten others: ahead of eight on free breakfast, and behind the Hampton, where Hilton gives a distance to the cruise port. Embassy Suites has a free made-to-order breakfast, a complimentary evening reception and an outdoor pool, "only 1 1/2 block to Isla Verde Beach".
The Oasis Casino is on site, and self-parking is covered, at $27.88 a day — covered, not free.
Pets aren't allowed, there's no airport shuttle, and Hilton gives no distance to the piers.
Eat breakfast, then take a taxi to your pier.
Book it if
- Families who want breakfast
- Late arrivals at SJU
Look elsewhere if
- You travel with a pet.
- You want to wake up by the ship.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Embassy Suites publishes.
A complimentary evening reception, an outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant, the Oasis Casino and a gym, "only 1 1/2 block to Isla Verde Beach".
Hilton lists an airport shuttle as "Not available" and no ride to the ship. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
"Free made-to-order breakfast," per Hilton.
Hilton gives no distance to the cruise piers. It lists Historic Old San Juan and El Morro 6 miles away, and the airport 0.50 miles, or 0.30 elsewhere on the same page. The port puts SJU about 10 minutes from the Pan American Piers and about 15 from Piers 1–4 by car; its transport page says 15 to 20 minutes and around $24 to $30 by taxi or rideshare. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Covered, secured self-parking with in and out, $27.88 a day; no valet. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 26 of 100
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Getting here, and on to the ship
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Hilton lists an airport shuttle as "Not available" and puts SJU 0.50 miles away, or 0.30 elsewhere on the same page.
Hilton lists an airport shuttle as "Not available" and no ride to the ship.
Hilton gives no distance to the cruise piers. It lists Historic Old San Juan and El Morro 6 miles away, and the airport 0.50 miles, or 0.30 elsewhere on the same page. The port puts SJU about 10 minutes from the Pan American Piers and about 15 from Piers 1–4 by car; its transport page says 15 to 20 minutes and around $24 to $30 by taxi or rideshare.
From SJU without a hotel shuttle
The port puts SJU about 10 minutes from the Pan American Piers and about 15 from Piers 1–4, around $24 to $30 by taxi or rideshare. Taxis run on zone fares and take cash only, per Discover Puerto Rico, and Uber and Lyft pick up at the airport.
Covered, secured self-parking with in and out, $27.88 a day; no valet. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: $27.88 a day, covered, secured, in and out; no valet.
Hilton lists an airport shuttle as "Not available" and no ride to the ship.
Hilton gives no distance to the cruise piers. It lists Historic Old San Juan and El Morro 6 miles away, and the airport 0.50 miles, or 0.30 elsewhere on the same page. The port puts SJU about 10 minutes from the Pan American Piers and about 15 from Piers 1–4 by car; its transport page says 15 to 20 minutes and around $24 to $30 by taxi or rideshare.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Which terminal
Old San Juan or Pan AmericanSan Juan has two cruise districts, per the port: Old San Juan, with Piers 1, 3 and 4 on Calle Marina, and the Pan American Piers on Isla Grande, across the bay. Royal Caribbean gives Pan American Pier 2 as its address and Norwegian gives Pan American Pier 1 East, on their own pages. Your cruise documents name your pier.
Source: sanjuancruiseport.comDistance
No mileage statedHilton gives no distance to the cruise piers. It lists Historic Old San Juan and El Morro 6 miles away, and the airport 0.50 miles, or 0.30 elsewhere on the same page. The port puts SJU about 10 minutes from the Pan American Piers and about 15 from Piers 1–4 by car; its transport page says 15 to 20 minutes and around $24 to $30 by taxi or rideshare.
Source: hilton.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedCovered, secured self-parking with in and out, $27.88 a day; no valet. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: hilton.comParking in San Juan
No parking at the piers“There is no parking within San Juan Cruise Port,” per the port, which points drivers to the public Covadonga lot across from the Old San Juan piers; Royal Caribbean says the same for Pan American Pier 2, while Celebrity’s page says its terminal has a lot. The cheapest daily figure we found is the Isla Grande airport’s long-term lot, $8.56 a day on a local parking guide, not the operator, and a taxi from the Pan American side. None of the garages publishes a week-long cruise rate.
Source: sanjuanpuertorico.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteA complimentary evening reception, an outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant, the Oasis Casino and a gym, "only 1 1/2 block to Isla Verde Beach".
Breakfast
Free"Free made-to-order breakfast," per Hilton.
Address
Tartak Street, Isla Verde8000 Tartak Street, Carolina, PR 00979
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Embassy Suites publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None on the page we read
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
$27.88 a day, covered, secured, in and out; no valet
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
"Free made-to-order breakfast"
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
"Pets allowed: No," per Hilton.
Food and drink on site
- On-site restaurantEl Patio, in Hilton’s photos
- Evening receptionComplimentary
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Isla Verde Beach0.10 miles; "only 1 1/2 block"
- Puerto Rico Art Museum3 miles
- Historic Old San Juan6 miles
- El Morro Fort6 miles
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Oasis Casino on site
- EV charging "Nearby, 900 meters", not on site
- No pets
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- Self-parking $27.88 a day, covered, secured, in and out; no valet.
- EV charging "Nearby, 900 meters", not on site.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Hilton puts SJU 0.50 miles away in one place and 0.30 in another.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The distance to the piers
- Whether you can park while you cruise
- Any resort fee
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Embassy Suites FAQ
Does Embassy Suites have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists an airport shuttle as "Not available" and no ride to the ship.
Does Embassy Suites have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists an airport shuttle as "Not available" and puts SJU 0.50 miles away, or 0.30 elsewhere on the same page.
Can I park at Embassy Suites while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Covered, secured self-parking with in and out, $27.88 a day; no valet. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Embassy Suites from the cruise terminal?
Hilton gives no distance to the cruise piers. It lists Historic Old San Juan and El Morro 6 miles away, and the airport 0.50 miles, or 0.30 elsewhere on the same page. The port puts SJU about 10 minutes from the Pan American Piers and about 15 from Piers 1–4 by car; its transport page says 15 to 20 minutes and around $24 to $30 by taxi or rideshare. In our ranking it's in the “Isla Verde, by SJU” band. San Juan has two cruise districts, per the port: Old San Juan, with Piers 1, 3 and 4 on Calle Marina, and the Pan American Piers on Isla Grande, across the bay. Royal Caribbean gives Pan American Pier 2 as its address and Norwegian gives Pan American Pier 1 East, on their own pages. Your cruise documents name your pier.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. From the piers it's a taxi or rideshare to SJU, around $24 to $30, per the port.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
"Free made-to-order breakfast". Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging "Nearby, 900 meters", not on site.
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