Plush velvet furniture. Floor-to-ceiling marble. Chandeliers that literally drip in gold. This isn’t Vegas’ latest luxury hotel — it’s O:LV Fifty Fivethis link opens in a new tab, the splashiest new build San Juan has ever seen (and not just because of the ’77 Rolls Royce parked on the rooftop). Located in the city’s upscale Condado district, just steps from its Mediterranean-inspired sister property, O:livethis link opens in a new tab, this maximalist newcomer doesn’t so much break the rules as rewrite them. The bi-level rooftop infinity pool, for instance, was hand carved out of marble and features tiered seating that allows guests to fully recline while taking in the Condado Lagoon. Active types can rent water sports equipment for paddleboarding or kayaking, while foodies will want to secure reservations at Raya, where celebrated Puerto Rican chef Mario Paganthis link opens in a new tab whips up Asian fusion dishes that spotlight local ingredients like guava and heart of palm. Don’t miss sunset drinks on the rooftop; shortly after nightfall, a DJ will climb into the back of the retrofitted Rolls Royce — whose trunk serves as a champagne bar and DJ booth — and start spinning her first set. Doubles from $429.

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