Wilson Associates and Jorge Rosselló reimagine Condado Vanderbilt
The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico has reached the completion of the second stage of its revival, including the addition of luxury guestrooms and a spa.
The US$200m (€149m, £118m) revitalisation of the five-star property, built in 1919 by Frederick William Vanderbilt, has taken 10 years. The hotel was originally designed by Warren and Wetmore, the architectural firm known for Grand Central Station and the New York Biltmore Hotel. The 319 guestrooms and two newly-constructed suite towers have been reimagined by Wilson Associates.
The hotel’s 10,000sq ft (929sq m) Vanderbilt Spa was created by Alison Howland of Spa Success Consultants, working with interior designer Jorge Rosselló. The spa has seven treatment rooms and the only hammam in Puerto Rico – built with imported marble.
The hotel has seven bars and restaurants, including the award winning 19Nineteen.
Jorge Rosselló Interior Designers & Space Planners, was also commissioned by owner, International Hospitality Enterprises, to provide facility planning, interior design and FF&E and to coordinate with architects and related disciplines. Their scope of work includes public areas, restaurants, bars, ballrooms, spa, presidential suites and the interior architecture of typical guest rooms.
Wilson Associates were responsible for the design and specification of the FF&E for typical guest rooms and suites.
Development was by International Hospitality Enterprises, which also manages the property. The company runs seven hotels and two casinos in Puerto Rico via subsidiary, International Hospitality Group, including La Concha and Condado Palm. @thevanderbiltsj