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About this property

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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, American


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yari
    Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
    I ended up at this hotel- only because there was a problem with my original hotel. 🥺 Amo Todo del hotel y los empleados muy lindos❤️. Everything, love everything ❤️🥰. The staff is amazing, the clean modern rooms, the mini roof top pool with the...
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    Great location and the original architecture style was stunning. Room cleaned daily and staff super friendly and professional. Room a/c is amazing. Complimentary water, coffee bar, and afternoon wine and cheese on the veranda was so convenient...
  • Rojas
    United States United States
    This hotel is in the center of it all in front of the San Jose cathedral. The hotel is a great mix of old charm and modern amenities. We love the vintage floors and doors. The wine reception every night was nice.
  • Nicholas
    United States United States
    The location in historic Viejo San Juan is really amazing. Common hotel space amazing. The park in front of the hotel and the 2nd oldest church in the Americas is wonderful. We especially loved our stay because the staff were absolutely first...
  • Geoff
    United States United States
    Extremely unique, historical, beautiful conversion to a hotel! The many unique spaces, courtyard, lounges, patios, terraces, and pool were super! The location and ability to walk everywhere and be in the center of everything and indulge in the...
  • Cynthia
    United States United States
    Location, historical relevance, friendly staff, unlimited bottled water, room refrigerator, quiet and cool room.
  • Corbin
    United States United States
    When in San Juan. We always stay at El Convento. Mainly because it has that comfortable feel of being in the Caribbean, as we encompassed it. It just feels like Peurto Rico. We are from South Dakota originally. So this what and how we dreamed...
  • Amanda
    United States United States
    Gorgeous historic old Convent converted into a hotel. Staff was amazing! Perfect, walkable location
  • Biasi
    United States United States
    so beautiful,so historic, in the center of everything, reasonable price for all you get.
  • Sharon
    United States United States
    Beautiful, historic, perfect location for seeing Old San Juan.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Patio del Nispero
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Hotel El Convento

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Bicycle rental

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Hotel El Convento takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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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.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

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.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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