We just got home from another great cruise with Carnival!
We flew into San Juan on Saturday and spent the night at the Hilton in Condado. We enjoyed the resort very much.
We arrived at the port at 11:30. We went to the (small) room where the Platinum check in was and it was terribly crowded. Certainly not a good setup. Everyone was still waiting to get on the ship and they were sitting everywhere! (lots sitting on the floor). We got checked in and went to the duty free shopping area (between the waiting area and the scanners). Right as we got there, they opened the door to the scanning area, so we were the first to board. Besides the TIGHT check in room, certainly no hassels.
Great room location. So close to the front elevators and only one floor from the main lobby, Ivanhoe Theatre and Lincoln Dining Room. We used the stairs quite a bit. And a short walk to the middle elevators and you could be up in the buffet in no time. We'd definitely stay in this location again.