here in Ponce, Puerto Rico, you can discover history, culture and shopping while taking in a gorgeous view of the caribbean Sea. the holiday inn ponce and tropical casino hotels location off Highway 2 and near mercedita airport makes it ideal for business and leisure travelers alike. because of our great service, facilities and location, corporate guests are always satisfied with their stay. We take pride in offering an excellent banquet room and services like free wi-fi access to keep you productive. In addition, el tuque and reparada industrial park and the local power plant can be found just beyond our hotels location. in ponce, puerto rico, tourists never run out of fun. take an informative excursion on the towns trolley or discover one of the citys many museums. with relaxing beaches, an active culture and the beautiful serralles castle, vigia observation tower and la guancha boardwalk, its easy to see why this city is called the pearl of the south. we are close to all the local attractions and business, too, so its easy to get around. staying with us is a real treat for guests to ponce. the tropical casino is open 24/7 and boasts 346 machines and 10 tables. kids can hang out in the game room or the pool. every day, tanama restaurant serves up a great variety of international food, as well as local specialties and seafood. be sure to try the mofongo, a local dish made with plantains or theres no better way to end a day on the island of enchantment than at the lounge, barlavista. u. citizens enjoy the convenience of traveling to puerto rico without a visa or passport.