Hotel El Convento - San Juan

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Hotel El Convento - San Juan
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Overview

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 7,600 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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of US$20 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:49
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Rooms and availability

Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Large Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds or 1 King Size Bed
  • City view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
Two-Bedroom Double Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Jacuzzi

Room view

  • Garden view
  • City view
  • Bay view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Hotel El Convento

💵 Lowest room price 183 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.2 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 3.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci, SIG

Location

Address
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100 Cristo Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00901
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100 Cristo Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00901
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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Norzagaray St Old San Juan
San Juan National Historic Site
100 yd
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Old San Juan
100 yd
Church
San Juan Bautista Cathedral
100 yd
Museums
Museum of the Americas
100 yd
Parks
Parque Las Palomas
100 yd
1 Calle San Sebastian Old San Juan
Casa Blanca Museum
100 yd
Square
La Rogativa Statue
100 yd
Calle San Sebastián
Casa Blanca
100 yd
Square
Statue of Ponce de Leon
100 yd
Paseo de la Princesa and Caleta de San Juan
San Juan Gate
100 yd
63 Calle Fortaleza
La Fortaleza
100 yd
Church
San Jose Church
100 yd
Square
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
100 yd
Museums
Museum of Art and History
100 yd
Square
Plaza de Armas
100 yd
Calle San Sebastian Old San Juan
Calle San Sebastian
100 yd
Church
Iglesia de San Jose
100 yd
Square
Plaza de la Catedral
100 yd
Cemetery
Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
100 yd
255-257 Calle Del Santo Cristo
La Casa del Libro
100 yd
203 Calle Cruz Old
The Poet's Passage
100 yd
150 Calle Crisantemo
Museo del Nino
100 yd
Fortaleza St
Fortaleza Street
100 yd
Restaurant
Rosa de Triana
100 yd
Restaurant
Barrachina Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Patio del Nispero
100 yd
Restaurant
Santisimo
100 yd
Restaurant
Booty's Wings Burgers and Sports
100 yd
Restaurant
Bari
100 yd
Restaurant
Tropical Taste
100 yd
Restaurant
Bari Handcrafted Pizza
100 yd
Restaurant
Chocobar Cortes
100 yd
Restaurant
Ikura Bistro
100 yd

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FAQ about Hotel El Convento

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at Hotel El Convento?
Travellers enjoy visiting Tercer Milenio Park, located a mere 0.8 miles from Hotel El Convento, as well as Bacardi Distillery Entry accessible with 5-minute car ride. If you are willing to explore even more landmarks in San Juan, attend Statue of Ponce de Leon located right next to the property.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from the comfortable Hotel El Convento?
Guests of the comfortable Hotel El Convento can visit San Juan Gate (about a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Ballaja placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Is there parking at the San Juan hotel?
Guests of the San Juan hotel can take advantage of parking.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?
Restaurants near the hotel include La Garita Yaz (around 5 minutes' walk away) offering medium prices as well as Bien Papayas (6 minutes' walk from the property) with a low price point.
What time is check-in and check-out at the comfortable Hotel El Convento?
Guests of the comfortable Hotel El Convento can check in from 3 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 12 PM.
What are the booking prices at Hotel El Convento?
The price for a room in Hotel El Convento starts at $183.
What payment methods are available in the comfortable Hotel El Convento?
At the comfortable Hotel El Convento, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the San Juan hotel?
Junior Suite, Superior Room, and Deluxe King Room are among the room types available at the San Juan hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the comfortable Hotel El Convento?
Every room at the comfortable Hotel El Convento includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as an individual safe for guests' security.
Does the hotel offer facilities for business travelers?
The hotel conveniently features safes and complimentary wireless internet access as well as a meeting room and a conference space on-site.
Is there a swimming pool in the comfortable Hotel El Convento?
Yes, the comfortable Hotel El Convento features a swimming pool.
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