And we were among the first to stay.

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The attendant set my luggage down in my room, smiling at me.

Your room is going to totally transform when the sun goes down, he said.

Interior bedroom in Banyan Villa at Fairmont El San Juan in Puerto Rico

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Im not going to tell you how, but youre going to be blown away.

Designed byJeffrey Beers International, the 13 bungalows were named after the 300-year-old banyan tree on property.

The 3D butterfly art piece above the headboard is an invitation to escape and relax.

Large tiled shower with glass ceiling in Bayan Villa at Fairmont El San Juan

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Design choices were inspired by the island.

My favorite part of the design?

It felt like I was showering outside without the mosquitoes.

Exterior view of Banyan villa terrace

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Each Banyan Bungalow also comes with a private patio with plush, oversized lounge furniture.

As the sky darkened and the moon rose, I quickly realized that there wasn’t anything to see.