Other amenities included tennis courts, a bowling alley, a barbershop and a beauty salon.
The hotel had its own dock and boats so that guests could explore the Condado Lagoon. Upon opening its doors, the Vanderbilt quickly became the destination of choice for generations of heads of state, captains of industry and Hollywood royalty - creating a rarified atmosphere of sophistication, elegance and grace. Let’s walk Step back in time, over 500 years, and learn about the island of Puerto Rico from your guide. Explore the Historic District of Old San Juan. Vanderbilt selected Warren & Wetmore - one of the foremost architectural firms of the time, having designed Grand Central Station and the Biltmore Hotel - to draw up blueprints for what he would go on to name "The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel." On this walking tour of old San Juan, Puerto Rico youll learn more about the stories that helped shape Puerto Ricos rich and great history.
Frederick William Vanderbilt, scion of one of the wealthiest families in America - and among the most influential men in the country - had previously acquired oceanfront land on the site, and set out to build the finest destination in the Caribbean. Condado Vanderbilt's history can be traced back to its grand opening on October 16th, 1919.
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