Hotel El Convento
Hotel · San Juan ·
Historic former convent with rooftop hot tub & plunge pool
Historic former convent with rooftop hot tub & plunge pool
"Sitting in Old San Juan, this bright yellow Spanish Colonial landmark—near the 16th-century cathedral—offers 81 tastefully refurbished rooms and suites with views of the Old City or San Juan Bay; rooms overlooking the San Juan Cathedral are especially transportive. Interiors feature Andalusian tile floors, modern marble bathrooms, Juliet balconies or private terraces, mahogany furniture, louvered doors, beams, and ceiling fans, and staying here is a reminder that you can sleep in a nearly 400‑year‑old building in a 500‑year‑old city—an appealing alternative to the island’s resort scene." - Jessica Chapel
"El Convento was originally built in 1651 as a small monastery adjacent to the San Juan Cathedral. In 1962, after many years of changes, demolitions and expansions it opened as a luxury hotel where famous stars and the Latin American elite stayed. Today, it remains as one of Old San Juan’s “bijoux” in that it retains the beauty of colonial architecture and interior design, while adopting the comforts and luxury of modern hotels. El Convento comes equipped with 5 stories, a classy internal courtyard, restaurants and a central location in the heart of Old San Juan." - Ana Jovane Serrano
"Hotel El Convento's bright yellow Spanish Colonial structure is a true landmark in Old San Juan, right up there with the 16th-century cathedral that faces it and the forts and battlements that first established the city. El Convento's 81 recently-refurbished rooms and suites either have views of the Old City or the San Juan Bay; those overlooking the San Juan Cathedral, among the oldest in the Western hemisphere, are especially transportive. Andalusian tile floors, modern marble bathrooms, and Juliet balconies or private terraces grace each room; mahogany furniture, louvered doors, beams, and ceiling fans nod to the hotel’s history. It's blessed reminder that there's much more to San Juan than piña coladas on the beach. There's nowhere else in the United States where one can stay in a nearly 400-year-old building in a 500 year-old city. El Convento is perfect for those who crave an alternative to the island's resorts." - Kathleen Squires
"A conveniently located hotel directly across from a major historic cathedral, offering an atmospheric, historic setting and an easy, elegant base for wedding parties who want immediate access to cultural landmarks and photo opportunities." - Lindsay Paige Stein
"The Hotel El Convento was once home to Carmelite nuns living simple lives dictated by their vows of poverty. Today, however, it’s one of Old San Juan’s most beautiful hotels, complete with exposed mahogany beams and louvered doors that let in the Atlantic breezes. If you can tear your eyes away from the Spanish colonial architecture, you’ll enjoy views of the San Juan Bay, where the conquistadors once sailed, as well as the charming streets of Old San Juan. The hotel has long been among San Juan’s plushest accommodations. Rooms are done up in rich colors, lovely tiled floors, and Oriental rugs—traditional touches that make guests feel like the nobility who once graced the halls."
