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    Hotel El Convento

    2,825 reviews
    #2 of 49 Hotels in San Juan
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    100 Cristo St | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
    1 (787) 723-9020
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    4.5
    2,825 reviews
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    “wine and cheese”(194 reviews)
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    “old san juan”(1,473 reviews)
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    1 (787) 723-9020
    100 Cristo St | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico See on map
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    Can’t wait to return!

    What a beautiful, peaceful oasis in the middle of Old San Juan. The staff is so warm, the rooms and public areas are charming and inviting, our beds were so comfortable, the pool area was never crowded, and the services like coffee, water and fruit...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Ideally Situated in Historic Old San Juan

    We stayed on the first floor in a garden apartment directly across from the patio bar. Ideally situated to enjoying a pina colada and walking to your room! Much to our surprise due to the double doors in the room we were not disturbed by...More

    Thank corletoRG
    Response from Alfredo A, General Manager at Hotel El ConventoResponded yesterday

    Dear corletoRG - We are very happy to read that your stay was so amazing. I am glad that you did get to enjoy some of the many attractions that Old San Juan & El Convento has to offer. We are looking forward to have...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Grand venue, great staff, perfect location

    We have stayed at converted Convents before... love them... As one would expect.. the rooms would be small 'cells' like a dorm room, for monastic life. Well this convent is NOT that... these rooms are giant, comfortable and have great views. I was on the...More

    Thank Kevin D
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Gorgeous, historic stay in Old San Juan

    Went on a family vacation and stayed at the El Convento before going on a cruise. Was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the hotel. The stay was overall very lively and the location provided endless entertainment. Only blocks away from the nightlife, shopping and...More

    Thank Emily E
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Historic Stay in the Heart of Old San Juan

    If you are looking for a place to stay with your rambunctious and lively children this is not it. There is no huge pool and as the Convent in the name suggests it is more of a peaceful & serene ambiance. I had a wonderful...More

    Thank WindowSeat322
    Response from Alfredo A, General Manager at Hotel El ConventoResponded 1 week ago

    Dear WindowSeat322 Thank you so very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. I am certainly glad that our property, location and services were everything that you expected and more. Please feel free to contact me directly at any time if...More

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    US$246 - US$486 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Romantic Hotel in San Juan
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    virginiaviajera
    26 January 2018|
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    Response from KristiC98272 | Reviewed this property |
    we were just there a few weeks ago. felt completely safe! water was fine. we had a blast! it was charming and busy. the shop owners and locals were wonderful! not sure where your friend actually went but too bad for them. we... More
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    6 January 2018|
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    Response from Emma B | Reviewed this property |
    I think the populated parts of the city are fine now- just the rural areas are still in pain. Do it! PR needs tourism again and it’s so beautiful 🙂
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    27 November 2017|
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    Response from Ruth O | Reviewed this property |
    No. Hotel El Convento Never stopped operations.
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    "We had a “traditional” twin-bedded room, which was good-sized and beautifully decorated, with a sort of..."
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