Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Puerto Rico , Puerto Rico Island
SAN JUAN, 100 Brumbaugh Street
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Rosanne

Clean room great air conditioning very friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Cynthia

Clean room wasn’t helpful when trying to get change. Great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Jeremy

Close to every where you want to go in Old Town.

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

Dennis

Room was not clean and could use a good handyman. Property is falling apart and shower was filled with mold.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Kayla

We stayed for 2 nights with our 1.5 year old. We rented a junior suite to have some extra space for him and it worked out really well. Our room was a big C-shape, so we could hang out in the living room on one end during naps/bedtime and it was quiet for him on the other end.

Hotel property was very pretty and it was nice having a pool up top with fun views of the cruises coming in and out.

Staff was all very kind, especially the valets who helped us with our baggage on the first floor.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2026

Tara

With an expected 4 pm check in, we arrived at the hotel around 5:30 to find our room was not ready. Our initial conversation with the employee was that they did not know what time our room would be ready and they would call us.
After waiting 2 hours in the bar/restaurant area I went to the front desk and they had our room. No phone call. We finally got to our room at 7:45.
Unacceptable for the amount we paid for this room, or for any hotel.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Judith

Loved the location, walkable distance to many of the popular spots in Viejo San Juan. Has both a cafe and restaurant on property.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Barbara

Love the location by the pier & within Old San Juan. Friendly & helpful staff!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Carlos Medina

Great location and price!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Mike

This hotel is adjacent the cruise port and Old San Juan perfect place to launch your cruise vacation or seeing the magnificent Old San Juan.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

Kelly

Check in was frustrating. The check-in time says 4:00 but upon arrival, there was no room ready and we had to wait until close to 6:00pm for check in. It was frustrating after a long day of flying. We offered to take a down-graded room but was told they could not assist us as we booked through a third party, Expedia. They seem to forget that if it weren't for that third-party, Expedia, the room would never have been booked - others on site, who were also waiting, experienced the same. Were made to feel like our business did not matter as we did not book direct.

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Jill

We arrived at 430pm and was told our room should be ready in an hour. Went to grab some food came back at 830pm and room still was not ready. After another 1/2 hour they gave me a room with 2 beds looking at a building when I had booked a deluxe King Bayview. I was paying $500 per night for this room. They finally gave me a $50 per night discount which was ridiculous. Get to room had not been properly cleaned. When asked for bar of soap at first told they were out, but finally found me one. We had stayed at your property in September and it was a totally different experience with staff, room and every aspect, so I recommended this hotel to the couple traveling with us and then we had this terrible experience. I am also Vice President for National Travel and have recommended your porperty to many clients which I no longer will be doing. I was told you had a change of management recently which I am assuming is responsible for the decline.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Tina

No towels, no soap.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Christina

Great staff, friendly. Clean rooms. In walking distance to most things in Old San Juan.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

alexander

Nice stay, excellent location but service is lacking. Perfect location on the waterfront near Old San Juan-close to restaurants, bars and shops-especially good if you are taking a cruise. Breakfast and bar were enjoyable with gracious staff and good selection. Room was clean and comfortable but we had to ask numerous times for shower gel and shampoo, because the wall-mounted bottles in the shower stall were empty. Twice staff brought a bag full of everything BUT shower gel and shampoo. FINALLY on the third day they got it right. Worst part of stay was ordering a taxi the night prior to departure for 5:30 am and it never showed up. At 5:30 am we asked young man outside to check if it was on the way. He seemed unconcerned and said the woman who ordered it the night prior had not conveyed the information. He was more concerned with his cell phone and said he had asked another taxi driver who'd just left to return and pick us up after he dropped off the guests who left just before us. I explained that was 20 min. to the airport with the current passengers, 20 min. back to the hotel, and another 20 min. back to the airport, making us an HOUR late. He didn't seem to see the problem. We managed to find another taxi driver but were extremely anxious about making our 8:30 am flight. Overall, we did not feel that the high price of the rooms ($500-600/night) were reflected in the service provided.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Bevan

Great location, restaurant, market and customer service.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Krystina

Friendly staff, nice amenities, clean rooms

2/10

Poor

26 Feb 2026

Gina

I was very disappointed when I got there. The customer service was awful. Our room was not ready and no one really cared much and we had several little kids.
I didn’t think the staff was very understanding. Also was promised to be compensated for all the problems and nothing happened.
I expected better out of a Marriott. Very disappointed in the hotel.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

26 Feb 2026

Gia

Our room was not ready until three hours after check-in. We were told we would be comped breakfast the next day and they said no and sent our children back. Wasted a night because we couldn’t shower because room was not ready. Staff was unfriendly and rooms were dirty. I do not recommend this hotel and would never stay there ever again.

2/10

Poor

25 Feb 2026

Kathy Susan

First the car I booked with you never showed up so you owe me a refund for that. Had to pay a taxi 45.00 to take us to the hotel and never got our room until 6:00 pm. I tried to call you, and gave up after being on hold for over a half an hour.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Wayne

Very late check-in, friendly staff. Great location for getting on cruise ship.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Judith

Excellent location, room and staff!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Saadia

GREAT Place and location!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Saadia

Loved this location and hotel! I was traveling alone for work and it was perfect spot and near everything. Very safe, clean, and friendly staff!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2026

Luke

Room was not clean but very well apointed. The breakfast was fantastic. Parking is terrible.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Lynn

Room was great, we were next to the pool with a nice view of the cruise ships.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Gladys

It was the location for me. It was close to everything. The hotel staff were friendly and the rooms were clean. Would come back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Marisol

I absolutely loved my stay. Staff was very kind and helpful. Kudos, to the cleaning staff. Our room was very clean and we had everything we needed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Tyler

Clean room

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

stephen

Good location if coming or going on a cruise. Hotel pool has no bar and is tiny. Overall was clean. Rooms were comfortable. I certainly wouldn’t classify it as a luxury hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Doug

Great location in old town. Rooms clean and staff wonderful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Teresa

Everything was perfect

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Martin

Yes room was spotless and staff beyond friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

John

Very clean and comfortable room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Daniel

The staff was great. We were greeted and escorted to our room when we checked in. They always had a smile and asked if we needed anything. Modern hotel in area with mostly old hotels. Location was good. Could watch the cruise ships come in from the bar balcony. Easy walk or cheap uber anywhere. Very few and uncomfortable lounge chairs around the small pool was disappointing. View of city from pool area was awesome. We used the small cooling refrigerator in our room for food. We would stay there again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2026

Van

Staff was overwhelmed with early check in on 1 Feb. Me plus many other customers waited 7-8 hours for the rooms to be ready. At 4:15 pm, I was initially told my room was still not ready. I informed Josephine that was not acceptable. She found and assigned a room to me. Hotel in convenient location in Old San Juan. In general, expensive area for room, food and drinks.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Linda Faye

Clean room, great mattress, help full staff, close to cruise ship. All in all a GREAT experience.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Ashok Joseph

Great experience. Location was excellent and central to everything. Staff were friendly, room was comfortable.Cleaning staff missed cleaning my room once but was quickly rectified after alerting the manager, Jorge. Menu selection @Kueros was excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Shannon

The front desk was amazing and explained everything, and every employee we came across was very pleasant and friendly! We had a great stay!!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jan 2026

Glenn

Nice hotel, nice rooms, restaurant, bar.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Diane

Excellent location to Port Pre Cruise for Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the seas. Walkable to all of the site seeing spots. Nearby restaurants and Walgreens attached.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Thomas

Check-in was a nightmare. We waited with about thirty other guests for hours past our four o'clock check-in time. They did give us a $21 voucher to the restaurant in the hotel to make up for the delay. But $21 doesn't cover much there.
Once we get our room, everything was great. They have us a late check out, the room was beautiful, the shower was amazing.
The food in the hotels restaurant was good, but expensive. The drinks were blah. But the view they have from the restaurants deck is the best in old San Juan.
The rooftop pool is a great oasis with incredible views of the city.
We've stayed here before and will definitely stay there again when in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Theresa

I loved everything about the room before I even got in the room… it was the ambience. The atmosphere was delightful when I finally entered the room. I felt like I was in heaven had the best view. The balcony is small, but I was still thrilled as a matter of fact every time I come to Puerto Rico I’m staying at the same hotel. The service was amazing. I loved everything about it.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2026

Cynthia

Room was fair, cockroach in bathroom. Ice machine broken, toilet paper holder broken

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

david

Perfect

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Christina

Staff was accommodating and room nice and spacious. The location is directly across from the cruise terminal. There is a restaurant and bar on property and Walgreen right next door. Walkable to all OSJ which is very interesting to explore. Safe and clean area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2026

James

For Expedia: the hotel room “Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Bay View” is incorrectly advertised to show photos of a balcony that you can walk out onto. This was a reason why I booked the room. The “balcony” that you actually get with this room is a Juliet style balcony that you cannot walk out onto. This should be corrected please.

For Hotel Rumbao: excellent hotel, complimentary mimosas and waters, kind and helpful service, $21 food credit, outstanding steak burger and fries, included buffet breakfast with much variety, nice pool on the roof with a stunning view, great shower pressure and temperature, 1 hour expedited check in at 3pm and complimentary 1 hour late check out at 12pm! WOW! My only complaint are asking several times for the pull out sofa to be set up and around 9pm it was, and to please add a few more lounge chairs to the pool area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Kevin

Great room, nice pool, perfect location. Great restaurant too. Price fluctuates so wait for a deal. Breakfast included in the stay was a plus though.

2/10

Poor

26 Jan 2026

Ayanna

I booked a second night after an airline provided a complimentary night due to flight cancelations. We asked to stay in the same room to avoid transitions midday. We left the room at noon and returned around 6:30PM to find the room had NOT been serviced. We went to the front desk and asked for the room to be cleaned. They said that they had issues with houskeeping today and didn't have housekeeping staff still in the hotel. She asked what I needed and that she'd have to check with the head of housekeeping to see if we could get towels and a change of sheets. They were supposed to call to confirm. I called back 30 minutes later and asked the status. The supervisor of the front desk said he wasn't sure but he'd check & let us know. I asked to change to a clean room and was told they don’t have any. Why am I paying for a dirty/unmade room?

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Melissa

Staff were courteous. Room was clean. The only issue I had was the room was not ready until an hour after check-in.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2026

Erin

The restaurant area was not very clean. And the staff is not very nice behind the desk, but it was a good location.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Juliet

Excellent staff and rooms are spacious.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jan 2026

Michael

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Mariela

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10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Ned

Excelent

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

ANDREW

Staff was friendly but dude genuine

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Linda

This hotel has been remodeled since my last stay. It is beautiful. The restaurants were great. Great overnight prior to cruise. The only negative was at check in. They had a very long line with only two people working. Almost everyone had a reservation and leaving on cruise on next day. There must be a more efficient way of handling the check in. The clerks were very harried therefore rude.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Anthony

Melanie at the front desk was lovely!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Stuart

Beautiful hotel

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Mingjiang

Great

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Cheryl

This was a great place to stay the only negative is the pool area the outdoor furniture needs updating, and some days the housekeepers didn’t show up but other than that it was a great room and excellent location

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2026

Tahereh

Our stay at Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel was a mixed experience, mainly due to poor service, lack of organization, and inconsistent housekeeping.
The check-in process was disorganized and unprofessional. The front desk staff was not very polite or welcoming, and communication was inconsistent. We were repeatedly told the room would be ready shortly, only to be asked to wait again. It felt unfair, as if rooms were being assigned arbitrarily without a clear system or explanation.
Guest services were also disappointing. According to our Expedia booking, the room should include an electric kettle and a coffee maker. While there was a coffee maker in the room, it did not work properly, and there was no electric kettle. After multiple calls and waiting several hours, we were only provided with a pot of hot water. Later, we were told the hotel does not provide electric kettles and that guests should get hot water from the restaurant themselves.
Housekeeping was extremely inconsistent. During our four-days stay, our room was cleaned only once, and that was late in the afternoon on the last night (around 5 PM), only after following up twice with the front desk, despite daily housekeeping being advertised. Even more frustrating, the housekeeping staff discarded food and fruit we had purchased that were inside a bag, without checking the contents of the bag or confirming with us first. This was unacceptable.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2026

Beth

Last day of 3 days spend there…no hot water, elevators not working and we were on 9th floor. Bathrooms need updated. Hair on bathroom floor when we arrived.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2026

Christian

Hotel is conveniently located at old town San Juan. It’s clean but definitively older. The service was however very slow. We waited a very long time to get seated for breakfast and quite a long time to get served. The check out desk had only one clerk and tons of people to check in and out. We waited for about 30
Minutes to check out

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Glenda

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Beth

We loved this hotel. Everyone working there is incredibly friendly. The entire process was very easy. Our room was very comfortable and clean. The restaurant and bar were both excellent. We’ll stay again next year.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Yolanda

The hotel was very nice, clean and very comfortable. It was located closed we’re all the cruises arrived. They do have a bar/ restaurant as well as their main restaurant, but we used the bar for small plates and drinks and the staff was very friendly. I really liked this hotel, I will come back next time I visit PR.

4/10

Poor

02 Jan 2026

Leslie

No tiene estacionamiento. Te envian a un pa

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2026

Kelly

Housekeeping was horrible.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Zang

Nice location. Front desk is very patient to helpParking is a bit difficult as the elevator in the garage

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Josefina

They charge 26 dollars a day for parking. In my opinion they should charge less for the customers of Rumbau.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Amy

Clean and well supplied. Friendly staff

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Xiomara

The hotel is very clean and beautiful. However, for travel during holiday periods, I recommend thinking it through carefully. We arrived on the 29th, and check-in was scheduled for 4:00 p.m.; however, our room was not ready at that time. We were finally given access to the room at 9:30 p.m., apparently due to a staff shortage.
The staff was very kind and made an effort to resolve the situation and offer compensation.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Ivan

Comfortable and clean room. Issues with the check in and staff friendliness. Had to wait for over 1 hour past check in time for a room to be ready. The staff excuse was some people had late check out up to 2PM.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Dawn

One of the elevators was not working when we checked in. Check in lines were long. Hotel itself was wonderful, in a great location.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Erryn

The room was clean and good for me as a solo trip. Convenient location in Old San Juan and nice area to walk around.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Daisy M.

Yes

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

29 Dec 2025

Cara

Wonderful hotel but they did not have our rooms ready until after 7pm. We had to wait 2+ hours to check in because the hotel was clearly oversold. We didn’t get here until 5 pm and they STILL didn’t have the rooms ready. If we had arrived at 3 pm, the stated check-in time, then we would have been waiting for 4 hours!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Felipe

Yes

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Hector

Rooms were clean. Plenty of space. But we needed towels, especially for the pool. There were no towels up there and I could not figure out the darn hot tub bubbles. The restaurant was nice, but short staff. It was hot in the restaurant. Food was great. The reception area was amazing. The car valet people were awesome and the bellhop attendant was awesome!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Ronald

Room was clean and staff was friendly. Perfect location if your cruise is out of San Juan unless your ship is docked at the Pan American Pier which is on other side of the bay.

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2025

Denise

The hotel had a nice breakfast option and bar option

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Yogesh Murlidhar

Good

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Pulasti

everything is great!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2025

Cynthia

Beautiful room, great guest service team

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Keishla

Everything perfect 10/10

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Teodora

Staff very accommodating

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2025

Jessica

Check in was over an hour late and we couldn’t get in our hotel room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Timothy

This is such a beautiful hotel, the staff are all wonderful and it is centrally located. I had such a nice peaceful evening and will definitely return. Rooms are gorgeous, spacious and very clean.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2025

olga

Everything was good

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Arnaldo

Room clean and friendly staff!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

William

Lovely hotel with a perfect location in Old San Juan!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

teresa

Great room, excellent staff. Centrally located

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Yolanda

We truly enjoyed our stay. The location was within walking distance to food, drinks and historical sites in Old San Juan.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Antonio

More varieties in breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

steven

Check in staff was outstanding. Incredibly kind and helpful. Could not have been better

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Robin

Room was clean and comfortable

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Tomeka N

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Meryl

Room was clean.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2025

Scott

I feel that this review would have been a lot better if we had not been awaken to the sound that someone was trying to break into our room through the wall/connecting door only to find out that repairs were taking place and no one in the hotel let their guests know...unbelievable!!!!! Not to mention that the photo posted in this review is no where near the level of the room that we stayed in.

Friends_and_family Friends