Name: Hotel El Convento
Address: 100 Cristo Street, San Juan, PR
Rating: 9

About this property

Historic Charm in Old San Juan
Hotel El Convento, nestled in the heart of historic Old San Juan, offers guests a unique experience in a 350-year-old restored building.

Luxurious Amenities
Guests can enjoy beach privileges at El Convento Beach Club, a pool and hot tub overlooking San Juan Bay, and a variety of services including facials, massages, and a Manager's Reception each evening.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in Spanish décor rooms with modern amenities, two on-site restaurants offering gourmet and tapas menus, and a prime location near museums, landmarks, and the airport.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Hotel El Convento and immerse yourself in the rich history and luxury of Old San Juan.

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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

Guest reviews

9.01,057 reviews

Marwillus

9.0

Julio C.us

8.0

zagreb2016

10.0

An Absolutely Perfect Hotel Experience

Liked mostEl Convento is truly a five-star experience; I am certain there is simply no better hotel option in Old San Juan. From the moment I booked our stay, directly through the hotel, the staff were responsive, attentive to my requests and concerns, and generous in their answers. I was apprehensive about travelling to Puerto Rico in the midst of the water crisis, but the hotel was right to assure me our stay would not be affected one bit. We arrived early, and the lovely ladies at the front desk greeted us and took our luggage into safe keeping while we spent some time at El Parque de Las Palomas, just down the street. They telephoned soon after to say that our room was ready, although it was still hours before the official check-in time. When we reached our room, our luggage had been delivered upstairs for us, and we had a beautiful birthday surprise arranged by the hotel staff, personalized to my son in a hand-drawn card on the hotel's lovely stationery. Our room was just perfect, clean and beautiful like the rest of the hotel, and reflected a tasteful mix of Spanish colonial history and modern design. The hallways, pool, veranda, and especially the central courtyard are just stunning. It was magical to get up early, survey the Old San Juan skyline, with the Cathedral right next door, and then proceed to sip tea and coffee in the company of birds flitting about the níspero tree. The daily Manager's reception provided outstanding cheeses with tiny gourmet toast crackers, Pellegrino, and wine and was included with our stay. We were touched each late afternoon to find our room had been made up a second time and that delicious chocolates, personalized by the hotel, were waiting for us on our nightstand. The beauty and comfort of the hotel would have been enough, but this was a place where detail mattered, right down to the "El Convento" branded water bottles always on ice for guests, the Molton Brown soaps and lotion, the bathrobes and slippers, and even the classy uniform dresses all of the women wore. The food at the restaurant was excellent, and the open-air patio was enchanting, with the chango birds flitting about. And then there was the location - for this reason alone, one could choose El Convento. Old San Juan is a walkable city, but it helps a great deal in the heat to have your hotel room nearby to afford a quick rest, dip in the pool, or some chilled water. You cannot beat the ideal combination here of convenience and luxury. And being in the center of it all does not mean your sleep will be compromised; the antique wooden doors and related extras mean the rooms are quiet at night and the atmosphere very soothing; the air conditioning was ice cold but fully adjustable to one's needs. We availed ourselves of the option to go to the beach in Isla Verde at the Marriot, and that visit was easy, enjoyable, and clearly well arranged by both hotels. In summary, El Convento is a phenomenal choice, the only one, perhaps, for guests wanting to be steeped in the real culture of Old San Juan while enjoying a luxury hotel accommodations, all at an affordable price. We felt like we were members of a private club and not simply hotel guests, a rare experience by any standard.

Gertbq

9.0

Liked mostLocatie top

Galarzaco

10.0

Sorprendente

Liked mostAbsolutamente todo, ambiente,distribución, historia, zonas comunes y privadas

reginaus

8.0

Liked mostEasy checkin, pretty facility, downstairs courtyard, great location

Could improveSmall pool, room had view of adjacent property in serious disrepair

Arandaus

10.0

Perfection

Liked mostBest location ever. Friendly staff ever. They were helpful all the time. Thank you.

Could improveN/A

566marnieb

10.0

Absolutely fabulous place. Great vibe

Liked mostIndira and Victor were absolutely amazing! They both recommended places to go. We’d highly recommend staying at El Convento and frankly with how great the food is we had both dinner and breakfast. I loved this place!!

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Guest reviews

9.01,057 reviews

Marwillus

9.0

Julio C.us

8.0

zagreb2016

10.0

An Absolutely Perfect Hotel Experience

Gertbq

9.0

Liked mostLocatie top

Galarzaco

10.0

Sorprendente

Liked mostAbsolutamente todo, ambiente,distribución, historia, zonas comunes y privadas

reginaus

8.0

Liked mostEasy checkin, pretty facility, downstairs courtyard, great location

Could improveSmall pool, room had view of adjacent property in serious disrepair

Arandaus

10.0

Perfection

Liked mostBest location ever. Friendly staff ever. They were helpful all the time. Thank you.

Could improveN/A

566marnieb

10.0

Absolutely fabulous place. Great vibe

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