Hotel El Convento
100 Cristo Street, Old San Juan, 00901 San Juan, Puerto Rico – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1000 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very central, 10 to 15 minutes walk to all the points of interest in old San Juan
United States of America
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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Hotel El Convento has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 22, 2011- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
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Juan
United States of America“Very central, 10 to 15 minutes walk to all the points of interest in old San Juan”
ShannonUnited States of America“Amazing location in unique accommodations. We made great use of the rooftop plunge pool each day to cool off, morning coffee on the veranda overlooking the plaza was the perfect way to start each day!”
RjUnited States of America“Overall the location was just incredible. It was right in the middle of Old San Juan and had everything required nearby. I would give 5 stars for the location only. Other services were also pretty good.”
PaulUnited States of America“First class hotel, steeped in history, with a beautiful courtyard patio with two restaurants and bars. The location was perfect - we could walk to anywhere we wanted to go in Old San Juan on charming cobblestone streets. Our room was huge, with...”- Mariselis
Puerto Rico“Location, design, courtesy wine and cheese cold water and coffee every day.” 
AmberUnited States of America“It was beautiful, great location for shopping, dining, and exploring the city. The staff was always very nice and helped answer all of our questions. The plants and flower pots within the property were all beautiful and made the experience even...”
KellyUnited States of America“Great location, clean, comfortable. Staff helpful and pleasant”
Giovanni
Italy“The location and the whole vibe of the hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful”
CarlaUnited States of America“The room was clean with high ceilings and a great view”
DebraUnited States of America“Hotel is a bit dated but in a great location. Pool isn't really a pool but more of a "plunge pool" - to me this was fine and it was quiet before 12 each day. Later in day you might feel you were sharing a bathtub with a lot of strangers. Hot...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you have smoking room available
Greeting, We are a non smoking propertyAnswered on 1 September 2021Is there beach access for El Convento guests?
The Convento Beach Club is the name of the program that we have with our sister property The Courtyard by Marriott located in Isla Verde approximatel..Answered on 19 December 2019Are there places nearby for breakfast?
There's a good selection of restaurants for breakfast walking distance. Also at our sister property Hotel Palacio Provincial we have a restaurant cal..Answered on 29 March 2021Do all the rooms have safes?
Yes, all rooms have a safe.Answered on 21 July 2022What is the closest airport to your facility and do you guys provide transportation back and forth to the airport for guests. Thanks!
The hotel does not have transportation services, but you will find very accessible Taxi services, they charge from $20-25.00. Uber is also accessible ..Answered on 18 August 2022What time is check in?
Good evening, Check-In begins at 3:00pm. Early check-in is upon availability. In the mean while we can store your luggage and allow access to the hot..Answered on 15 June 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Patio del Nispero
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Amenities of Hotel El ConventoGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Terrace
- Dryer
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- English
- Spanish
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
Child policies
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.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Hotel El Convento accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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.
FAQs about Hotel El Convento
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel El Convento on this page.
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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.
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Hotel El Convento is 650 feet from the center of San Juan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Hotel El Convento include:
- Double
- Suite
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Hotel El Convento offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Swimming pool
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Hotel El Convento has 1 restaurant:
- Patio del Nispero
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Guests staying at Hotel El Convento can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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Check-in at Hotel El Convento is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
