Thanks for the info. Just to be safe I booked the Howard Johnson fully refundable for $101 + tax. The description of the location says it is close to Old San Juan. Do you know where Isla Verda Ave is in Carolina City, San Juan? I want to be as close to Olsd San Juan as possible. When you stayed at the Hilton how much extra did you pay for taxes and fees? Did the hotel charge more on top of what you already paid?