Name: Hotel El Convento
Address: 100 Cristo Street, Old San Juan, 00901 San Juan, Puerto Rico, 100 Cristo Street, North Puerto Rico, 00901, Puerto Rico
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $169 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel Hotel El Convento

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, city walks and walking – Check location 100 Cristo Street, Old San Juan, 00901 San Juan, Puerto Rico – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, city walks and walking – Check location Excellent location – show map

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*9.7* Old San Juan: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*8.9* Ponce de Leon Statue: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

*9.2* San Juan Bautista Cathedral: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

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Beautiful historic hotel. Very nice wine and cheese event offered complimentary every evening between 7 and 8 pm. Multiple lovely areas offered to sit and nice outdoor patio also, where were lucky to observe a wedding and a joyful funeral at the church below.

Jan

United States of America

A beautiful peaceful pleasant hotel with an amazing history in central old San Juan. The staff is plentiful and uniformly well trained.

Barry

United States of America

Since the moment of the check in the staff were friendly and professional. Since it was our honeymoon, they give us a bottle of Spanish cava courtesy of the hotel. Thanx for making us feel special! The staff and service it's just perfect. I also like the free wine and cheese from happy hour. The property it's very clean clean and well located in old San Juan. It just a historical building and gorgeous hotel.

Jonathan

Puerto Rico

Beautiful, historic property in a perfect location to explore the old city. Gorgeous courtyard with a bar and restaurant that you can easily spend a lazy afternoon in while sipping on their cocktails and enjoying the friendly hospitality. The hotel pool, while small, is lovely and a great spot to unwind. The food - room service and at the restaurant - is great too! And if you’re interested in exploring outside the hotel, there are plenty of great restaurants and bars in the old city.

Sameena

Canada

Service was wonderful. Everyone friendly and helpful! Complimentary coffee, tea, water and fruit available all day...plus afternoon wine and cheese hour. Lots of seating around public areas to enjoy.

United States of America

Beautifully restored convent offers a great way to experience Old San Juan. Rooms were large and comfortable, the staff was friendly and helpful and the location could not have been better as the hotel is in the center of the old town. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Michael

Gibraltar

The best bed like a cloud.The air conditioning unit to loud for sleeping.

Olquidia

United States of America

Everyone is so nice and welcoming. Our waiter Ricardo was friendly and gave us outstanding service.

Pablo

United States of America

The architecture of the hotel reflects the rich history of the convent and Island. The staff is attentive and quite fun. A clean , comfortable , and beautiful boutique hotel. We will definitely return

Teri

United States of America

Mostly everything. Very close to all attractions, nice clean rooms , very friendly staff

Parth

United States of America

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9.8

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What guests loved the most:
“Beautiful historic hotel. Very nice wine and cheese event offered complimentary every evening between 7 and 8 pm.”

Jan United States of America
“A beautiful peaceful pleasant hotel with an amazing history in central old San Juan. The staff is plentiful and uniformly well trained.”

Barry United States of America
“Since the moment of the check in the staff were friendly and professional. Since it was our honeymoon, they give us a bottle of Spanish cava courtesy of the hotel. Thanx for making us feel special!”

Jonathan Puerto Rico
“Beautiful, historic property in a perfect location to explore the old city.”

Sameena Canada
“Service was wonderful. Everyone friendly and helpful! Complimentary coffee, tea, water and fruit available all day...plus afternoon wine and cheese hour.”

M United States of America
“Beautifully restored convent offers a great way to experience Old San Juan.”

Michael Gibraltar
“The best bed like a cloud.The air conditioning unit to loud for sleeping.”

Olquidia United States of America
“Everyone is so nice and welcoming. Our waiter Ricardo was friendly and gave us outstanding service.”

Pablo United States of America
“The architecture of the hotel reflects the rich history of the convent and Island. The staff is attentive and quite fun. A clean , comfortable , and beautiful boutique hotel. We will definitely return”

Teri United States of America
“Mostly everything. Very close to all attractions, nice clean rooms , very friendly staff”

Parth United States of America

Stay in the heart of San Juan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, city walks and walking – Check location Excellent location – show map

This hotel is located in the heart of historic Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hotel guests will receive beach privileges at the El Convento Beach Club on Isla Verde Beach.

Hotel El Convento is housed in a restored 350-year old building. The hotel’s pool and hot tub overlook the San Juan Bay, and a fitness center, library, and business center are offered to guests. Facials, manicures, and massages are available upon request. Every evening, the Manager’s Reception serves hors d’oeuvres and wine on La Veranda Terrace.

Rooms at the El Convento have Spanish décor and are furnished with refrigerators. The rooms include goose down pillows, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.

The Hotel El Convento has 2 on-site restaurants. Patio del Nispero offers a gourmet menu served in an open-air setting and El Picoteo offers a tapas menu and a wide variety of wine.

Hotel El Convento is located just a few minutes from many cruise ship piers. The renowned museums and historic landmarks of San Juan are within walking distance. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is 15 minutes away.

Old San Juan is a great choice for travelers interested in history, city walks and walking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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1 swimming pool

Free WiFi

Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Restaurant

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free WiFi

Private parking at the hotel

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Starting April 6, 2020, your chosen cancellation policy will apply, regardless of the coronavirus. We recommend booking an option with free cancellation in case your travel plans change.

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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Queen Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Superior Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 4	Deluxe Double Room 2 full beds
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Max adults: 2	Queen Room with Bay View 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Garden Terrace 1 king bed or 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 4	Double Room with View of the City 2 full beds
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Max adults: 3	Junior Suite Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
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An Inside Look at Hotel El Convento

Imagine a destination as grand and storied as the "Isle of Enchantment" itself for your memorable Puerto Rico vacation. Old world charm and elegance meet contemporary comfort in this Small Luxury Hotel of the World.

Hotel surroundings

– Excellent location – show map

Multicolored houses with balconys fill the sunny streets of San Juan’s old town. The arches of an impressive town hall overlook Plaza de Armas, with cafes scattered around it.

What's nearby *

La Rogativa Statue
0.1 miles
San Juan Bautista Cathedral
0.1 miles
Cristo Chapel
0.1 miles
Ponce de Leon Statue
0.1 miles
San José Church
0.1 miles
La Fortaleza, Governor's Residence
0.1 miles
Old San Juan
0.1 miles
Casa Blanca
0.1 miles
Museum of San Juan
0.1 miles
Old San Juan Organic Farmers Market
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Supermax Supermarket
0 miles
Puerto Rico Drug Pharmacy Supermarket
0 miles
La Masa Pizzería Conceptual Restaurant
0.1 miles
Cafe Don Ruiz Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Casa Cortes Choco Bar Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
El Jibarito Restaurant
0.3 miles
La Mallorca Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles
La Placita Santurce Market
3.5 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

La Puntilla White sand
Swimming

1,450 feet

Closest Airports *

Isla Grande Airport
1.4 miles
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
7.6 miles
Mercedita Airport
43 miles

Patio del Nispero

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

American Express Visa Mastercard Discover Hotel El Convento accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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.

From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel El Convento by:
- Taxi 20min
Hotel El Convento offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Library
Room options at Hotel El Convento include:
- Double
- Suite
Guests staying at Hotel El Convento can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Hotel El Convento has 1 restaurant:
- Patio del Nispero
The prices at Hotel El Convento may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel El Convento (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
Check-in at Hotel El Convento is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

“Beautiful historic hotel. Very nice wine and cheese event offered complimentary every evening between 7 and 8 pm. Multiple lovely areas offered to sit and nice outdoor patio also, where were lucky to observe a wedding and a joyful funeral at the church below.”

“Since the moment of the check in the staff were friendly and professional. Since it was our honeymoon, they give us a bottle of Spanish cava courtesy of the hotel. Thanx for making us feel special! The staff and service it's just perfect. I also like the free wine and cheese from happy hour. The property it's very clean clean and well located in old San Juan. It just a historical building and gorgeous hotel.”

“Beautiful, historic property in a perfect location to explore the old city. Gorgeous courtyard with a bar and restaurant that you can easily spend a lazy afternoon in while sipping on their cocktails and enjoying the friendly hospitality. The hotel pool, while small, is lovely and a great spot to unwind. The food - room service and at the restaurant - is great too! And if you’re interested in exploring outside the hotel, there are plenty of great restaurants and bars in the old city. ”

“Service was wonderful. Everyone friendly and helpful! Complimentary coffee, tea, water and fruit available all day...plus afternoon wine and cheese hour. Lots of seating around public areas to enjoy. ”

“Beautifully restored convent offers a great way to experience Old San Juan. Rooms were large and comfortable, the staff was friendly and helpful and the location could not have been better as the hotel is in the center of the old town. The staff were very friendly and helpful. ”

“The architecture of the hotel reflects the rich history of the convent and Island. The staff is attentive and quite fun. A clean , comfortable , and beautiful boutique hotel. We will definitely return ”

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Reviewed: March 20, 2020

Jan
United States of America
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room was smaller than it appears in the pictures. It appeared that we had a small balcony in the picture or at least a window that opened, but we did not. We went to breakfast at the restaurant and the waiter never came back to check on us. My husband liked his but my blueberry pancakes tasted like they came from an aunt Jemima box. For an expensive meal I was quite disappointed. I did receive a refund on mine though.
Beautiful historic hotel. Very nice wine and cheese event offered complimentary every evening between 7 and 8 pm. Multiple lovely areas offered to sit and nice outdoor patio also, where were lucky to observe a wedding and a joyful funeral at the church below.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 16, 2020

Anonymous
Hong Kong

1 helpful vote
9.0

“We really enjoyed it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I think we could only book for 2 consecutive night stays so we had to stay one night elsewhere. Such a shame as we’d rather have stay here.
Lovely staff. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We arrived at a terrible time of 4 am expecting to have to sit in the lobby for a few hours but no they gave us our lovely room immediately so we were able to have a nap before starting our day of sightseeing. Everything wAs just great.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 13, 2020

Barry
United States of America

2 helpful votes
9.6

“A top notch San Juan Hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My only issue was the internet service was inconsistent. Sometimes you had to reconnect or had to find a different server.
A beautiful peaceful pleasant hotel with an amazing history in central old San Juan. The staff is plentiful and uniformly well trained.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 12, 2020

Terry
United States of America
9.0

“Wonderful location, interesting history, great staff. A bit expensive though for small room streetsi”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hard to control AC

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 11, 2020

Jonathan
Puerto Rico

5 helpful votes
9.2

“Excellent service at historic property ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed it's quite uncomfortable... they should improve the bedding.
Since the moment of the check in the staff were friendly and professional. Since it was our honeymoon, they give us a bottle of Spanish cava courtesy of the hotel. Thanx for making us feel special! The staff and service it's just perfect. I also like the free wine and cheese from happy hour. The property it's very clean clean and well located in old San Juan. It just a historical building and gorgeous hotel.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 10, 2020

Anonymous
United States of America
9.0

“Overall, we truly enjoyed the hospitality and kindness of all people we encountered. Thank you!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Had some cigarette smoke coming into room through the vents I assume for some time. Very uncomfortable. Also, didn't appreciate the women yelling and protesting outside the hotel. We realize there's little control over that.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 7, 2020

Janet
Puerto Rico
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Atmosphere

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 5, 2020

Barbara
United States of America
5.0

“Great location. So-so hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
No way to drive up to front door. Had to be let out on a side street and drag bags up slope. No buffet breakfast. No assistance with bags available at check-in. Slow service at breakfast. Pre-paid breakfast was very limited - i.e., a Continental Breakfast. Smallish room, very small bathroom.
Smallish room, very small bathroom. Broken bathroom door knob. "Room with a view" looked into another building. Breakfast included with $20 pre-payment was just a continental breakfast. Slow service at breakfast. Breakfast was modest.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 5, 2020

Alison
United States of America
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, fun

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 5, 2020

Eric
France
7.0

“A nice place for a short stay in San Juan”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast service was too slow, and the bread was not fresh the second morning, it would be better if served as a buffet. The pre-night service at 21h45 is too late. Overall, it is an expensive place.
Location and building are fantastic, rooms are very quiet, personnel is very friendly, the daily wine and cheese session is very nice, El Convento is a great place to stay in San Juan for a few days.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 1, 2020

Carlos
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Super romantic room!

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: February 28, 2020

Anonymous
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything! Quaint, simple, historic, very charming!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 27, 2020

Sheila
South Africa

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room a little small
Lovely old world setting/ love the history of El_ Convento

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 26, 2020

Jenny
Australia

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Great historical hotel in fabulous location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I found the lighting in our room a bit dark. It gave atmosphere but that is the only complaint I would have
Staff were wonderful on checkin and the were most hospitable. Our room was very big and we had all facilities available to us. After a long trip I loved that we had a coin laundry just down the hallway. Great room overlooking the square and being a Friday and Saturday that we stayed we could watch all the weddings in the cathedral opposite and the guests walking over to the hotel for the reception. There is so much history in this city and we felt we were right in the middle of it. We took a 2 hour town tour with Viator and they ended their tour outside the hotel but the bonus was that they took us through parts of the hotel that a regular guest would not see.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Smiljana
Croatia

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms could be cleaner.
Everythimg was great.

Stayed in January 2020

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Stay in the heart of San Juan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, city walks and walking – Check location Excellent location – show map

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Patio del Nispero

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Amenities of Hotel El Convento Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

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