Hotel El Convento - San Juan

Restored 360-year-old convent hotel in Old San Juan

Rooms & Suites

Hotel El Convento rooms are decorated with Spanish-style furniture and include refrigerators, goose down pillows, and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms open onto Juliet balconies with views of the city or San Juan Bay. The property offers suites named after notable figures and events, each with handcrafted Spanish décor.

Dining

Patio del Níspero serves gourmet Puerto Rican cuisine in an open-air courtyard setting. El Picoteo offers a tapas menu paired with a wide selection of wines. Every evening, the Manager's Reception provides wine and hors d'oeuvres on La Veranda Terrace.

Amenities & Recreation

The rooftop pool and heated Jacuzzi overlook San Juan Bay. Guests receive beach privileges at the El Convento Beach Club on Isla Verde Beach. Spa services such as facials, manicures, and massages can be arranged, and a fitness center and library are available on site.

History & Location

Hotel El Convento is housed in a restored 360-year-old Carmelite convent in the center of Old San Juan. The San Juan Cathedral, Castillo San Cristobal, and El Morro Fortress are within walking distance. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is 15 minutes by car from the property.

Events & Business

The hotel has 7600 square feet of modern event spaces for weddings, meetings, and corporate functions. Custom event planning combines the historic convent setting with contemporary amenities. A 24-hour front desk, concierge, and dry cleaning services are provided for guests.

• History: Restored 360-year-old Carmelite convent in Old San Juan
• Location: Steps from San Juan Cathedral, El Morro, and cruise piers
• Rooms: Spanish décor, Juliet balconies, goose down pillows
• Dining: Two restaurants with gourmet Puerto Rican cuisine and tapas
• Amenities: Rooftop pool with bay views, beach club privileges
• Reception: Daily Manager's Wine Reception on La Veranda Terrace