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    Hotel El Convento

    2,878 reviews
    #1 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
    2,878 reviews
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    • Average4%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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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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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Friendly Staff Good Location

    Trying to book a room from the airport on my phone, I made a mistake and ended up at another hotel with no reservation. The nice desk clerk called around until he found me and girlfriend a room at El Convento. I was glad to...More

    Thank _mjay4travel
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Beautiful. Outstanding. Wonderful service.

    We attended a wedding at the Hotel El Convento. It is a beautiful hotel in a restored convent. The hotel has a relaxing atmosphere, with rooms surrounding an open courtyard with a restaurant. Friendly and attentive staff! We would definitely go back, and very highly...More

    Thank V20130204
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Beautiful central location!

    We recently stayed at El Convento for two nights to just unwind from a eventful family reunion that took place on other parts of the island. We arrived early in the day to explore Old San Juan and the front desk employees were extremely nice...More

    Thank yoster15
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Location and History Equals Charm

    The Hotel El Convento, a former convent dating back more than 400 years is a charming and vibrant hotel in the heart of Old San Juan and just a short walk from the cruise port. The hotel is comfortable and still maintains a respect for...More

    1  Thank scottagordonsg
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Absolutely wonderful stay!

    What a magnificent place to stay! We spent two nights here and wish we'd stayed longer instead of moving to the beach. The converted convent is well maintained, gracious, and full of interesting details from the tile work, to the painted ceilings to the tapestries...More

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    US$227 - US$448 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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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 were on the 4th floor right next to the plunge pool which was great since we used it many times in our..."
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    "We had a double bed and would suggest if are tall to get a king or queen sized bed, but the room was nicely..."
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    "Avoid room on the first two floors. Some have restricted views."
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    "Second floor rooms have very high ceilings."
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