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The Gallery Inn

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Enter a fascinating world of art and history. This wonderful 300-year-old rambling building overlooks the sea atop the north wall of 500-year-old San Juan. Enjoy the beach with our complimentary beach drop-off and pick-up service.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Twenty-two beautifully appointed guestrooms are snuggled throughout the eighteenth century historic home. Each is air conditioned with private bath and telephone, and will delight you with antiques, books and whimsical Trompe L'Oeil wall paintings.

The tour continues through the living quarters of your host, Jan and Manuco, with its authentic ausubo floors, rooftop studio and gardens, and culminates at the top of the gallery complex from which they will experience a spectacular view of all San Juan, the surrounding Atlantic Ocean and San Juan Bay.

Our guests have access to many interesting rooms and spaces. Tropical flowering plants, trickling fountains, and colorful exotic birds punctuate interior courtyards, patios, porticos, and gardens. At the "Wine Deck" enjoy a stunning sea view from the highest point in Old San Juan.

We also have a conference room, a banquet room, and a music room with a nine-foot grand concert Steinway piano outfitted with a "piano disk" play and record system. You'll enjoy the artwork displayed all around you. We are equipped with seven studios: painting, sculpture, mold making, cold casting, silk screening and a even a micro foundry for bronze casting.

Your evening will begin with cocktails and a personal tour through our three hundred year old home, where guests will explore rooms filled with original paintings, silk-screens, terracotta reliefs and bronzes of all sizes.

Area Attractions and Activities:

Walking distance to forts, museums, galleries, boutiques and a fine selection of restaurants. La Galeria, El Morro, Los Muelles, La Fortaleza, Capilla del Cristo, Calle Cristo, La Alcaldía, Fuerte San Cristobal, Casa Blanca, Catedral San Jose, Plaza San Jose.

Services:

Sitting room, conference room, music room, gardens and Ocean view decks.

Most Popular Rooms:

Our Suites: Filled with D'Esopo sculptures, paintings, Oriental rugs, antique furniture, tropical plants. All beds are either queen or king size. This category of rooms boasts breathtaking views overlooking the ocean or bay from your private balcony.

Our Artist Rooms: One double bed, all but two have private bath and air conditioning. These rooms are either interior or have windows looking to our garden.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 225.00 - 410.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 22
With private baths: 22
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Continental plus breakfast
• Complimentary welcome drink and evening glass of wine and cheese

Nearest Airport(s): SJU

Payment methods accepted:

Restrictions

• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No access for disabled persons.

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