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 $249 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 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

My husband and I have been staying at El Convento for the last 10-years (twice last year) and couldn't imagine going to Puerto-Rico without at least a two night plus stay. I can't say enough about the staff, the accommodations and love the historic beauty and history of Viejo San Juan!

Carmencita

United States of America

They upgraded room and brought champagne to help celebrate 40th anniversary.

Annette

United States of America

Most staff members were very nice. One, Tony who waits in the restaurant was exceptional.

Dominique

United States of America

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9.8

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“My husband and I have been staying at El Convento for the last 10-years (twice last year) and couldn't imagine going to Puerto-Rico without at least a two night plus stay.”

Carmencita United States of America
“They upgraded room and brought champagne to help celebrate 40th anniversary.”

Annette United States of America
“Most staff members were very nice. One, Tony who waits in the restaurant was exceptional.”

Dominique 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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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool

Free WiFi

Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Restaurant

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 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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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Queen Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Superior Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed
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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 Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Living room: 1 sofa 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

House rules Hotel El Convento takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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.

Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel El Convento (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
Hotel El Convento has 1 restaurants:
- Patio del Nispero
Check-in at Hotel El Convento is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
Room options at Hotel El Convento include:
- Double
- Suite
Hotel El Convento offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Library
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
From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel El Convento by:
- Taxi 20 minutes
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.

“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 ”

“My husband and I have been staying at El Convento for the last 10-years (twice last year) and couldn't imagine going to Puerto-Rico without at least a two night plus stay. I can't say enough about the staff, the accommodations and love the historic beauty and history of Viejo San Juan!”

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Reviewed: February 20, 2020

Sameena
Canada
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The check-in process was not smooth but the hotel manager and front desk staff were extremely quick to respond - the customer service is great, maybe just needs a little work. But this was the only blemish to an otherwise perfect stay.
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.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

M
United States of America

2 helpful votes
9.2

“Great place to stay. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needed some minor repairs. Ex: dresser in our room missing a handle.
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.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 12, 2020

Michael
Gibraltar

3 helpful votes
10

“The place to stay in Old San Juan”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was served a la carte rather than buffet style and whilst this was ok in principle, we found the choices quite restrictive as it was difficult to pick and choose to suit our taste. For example, it wasn’t possible to ask for a fried egg and toast, you had to choose between, continental, American and other choices all of which offered way too much food for us. Would have much preferred to have a choice of all the individual things and been able to pick and choose. Other than that everything else in the hotel was great.
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.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 10, 2020

Anthony
United Kingdom
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Girl on reception was rude and got my booking incorrect. Was also rude to my partner and never smiled.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 8, 2020

Olquidia
United States of America
10

“Wonderful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The best bed like a cloud.The air conditioning unit to loud for sleeping.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 7, 2020

Enrique
United States of America

1 helpful vote
9.0

“Beautiful hotel, perfect location, need some remodeling.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rooms and bathrooms need remodeling.
Location and common areas.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 5, 2020

Pablo
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No negative comments.
Everyone is so nice and welcoming. Our waiter Ricardo was friendly and gave us outstanding service.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 2, 2020

Teri
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 1, 2020

Laura
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nithing
Location and complimentary wine and cheese at sunset

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 27, 2020

Anonymous
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Beautiful old haven in middle of city

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 24, 2020

Michael
United States of America
9.2

“Fabulous place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wish the Jacuzzi was working. I know it was having problems and would have been nice to sit in it in the evening. Literally the only thing I could complain about as the staff was great and location is awesome.
Great location!!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 23, 2020

Parth
United States of America
10

“Great place !!!!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mostly everything. Very close to all attractions, nice clean rooms , very friendly staff

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 17, 2020

Roland
Belgium

5 helpful votes
10

“great relaxing stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
small bathroom
daily aperitif, authentic style of the hotel , terrace with view on the cathedral, quality of the beds

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 10, 2020

Carmencita
United States of America
10

“Enchantment”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no complaints and have had family members come with us for an exceptional respite! I have also highly recommend this hotel to friends and am planning our trip in May, 2020!
My husband and I have been staying at El Convento for the last 10-years (twice last year) and couldn't imagine going to Puerto-Rico without at least a two night plus stay. I can't say enough about the staff, the accommodations and love the historic beauty and history of Viejo San Juan!

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 10, 2020

Annette
United States of America
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I paid to include breakfast through Hotwire and was told at front desk it was not included.
They upgraded room and brought champagne to help celebrate 40th anniversary.

Stayed in January 2020

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Facilities of Hotel El Convento Great facilities! Review score, 9.0

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