Hard Rock International is bringing an $850 million music-inspired hospitality and entertainment venue to Puerto Rico’s capital city.
The company will develop Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan in partnership with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management and The Interfin Companies, according to a Thursday announcement. Construction on the new-build project will commence later this year, with an opening anticipated for 2029.
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Designed by Las Vegas-based interior design firm Klai Juba Wald and Puerto Rico’s CMA Architects, the new Hard Rock will be “inspired by the island’s cultural and musical heritage” and incorporate work from local artists, per the release. The property will span 415 rooms, 58 suites and 186 branded residences.
Carrying the music theme throughout, the property will feature event venues, a recording studio and local music memorabilia. Additional amenities will include the signature Rock Spa, a fitness center and three terrace-level pools as well as a kids’ club, arcade and designated “teen hangout spaces,” according to Hard Rock. Guests will also have access to multiple on-site dining options, including casual poolside and upscale concepts and multiple bars.
The property represents Hard Rock’s first Puerto Rican destination as well as the first integrated casino, per the release.
“Music is at the heart of both Hard Rock and Puerto Rico, making this a perfect union,” Jeff Hook, chief operating officer at Hard Rock International, said in the release. “San Juan is a natural extension of our portfolio, creating a seamless Hard Rock experience for guests traveling between our international properties.”
Hard Rock International has a global portfolio spanning more than 300 venues, including hotels, casinos, retails shops, live performance locations and cafes.
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Across the U.S., Hard Rock is collaborating on the $8.1 billion Metropolitan Park mixed-use hotel casino project in New York as well as transforming The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas, a nearly 700-foot guitar-shaped hotel on the Strip. The company is also expanding its Reverb lifestyle hotel brand nationwide.
The San Juan project arrives as Puerto Rico continues to position itself as a premier Caribbean tourism hub following years of infrastructure reinvestment and rising visitor numbers. Industry analysts view the development as one of the most significant private hospitality investments on the island in decades, expected to generate thousands of construction jobs and long-term hospitality positions.
Developers say the inclusion of branded residences reflects growing demand from second-home buyers and investors seeking resort-style living tied to globally recognized hospitality brands. The mix of hotel rooms, suites and residences is intended to create a year-round destination rather than a seasonal resort.
Local cultural integration is expected to be a defining element of the project. By incorporating Puerto Rican artists and musical influences, Hard Rock aims to differentiate the property from its other global venues while appealing to both international travelers and island residents. The recording studio and performance spaces are planned to host regional talent and touring acts, strengthening San Juan’s live-music ecosystem.
The integrated casino component will add another entertainment anchor to the Condado and Isla Verde corridors, areas that have seen a wave of luxury redevelopment in recent years. Tourism officials anticipate the resort will help attract new air routes and convention business to the capital.
Originally reported by Jenna Graber, Reporter in Construction Dive.
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