Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino is a small independent boutique hotel conveniently located at historic downtown Ponce, Puerto Rico right across the street from the Cathedral. The Hotel has encompasses a unique and diverse concept that intertwines modern style with historical architecture. The historic building dating from 1882 is regulated and protected by the Puerto Rico Institute of Culture. The hotel amenities include: The Casino de la Plaza, Lola Eclectic Cuisine Restaurant, Melao Coffee Shop, a swimming pool, banquet, conference rooms and a multi-story guest parking garage. Lastly, Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino has 7 glorious suites that replicate the Colonial style of the historic building and 62 other rooms and Jr. Suites that offer guest a modern touch in the heart of the city of Ponce, the "Pearl of the South".