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This hotel is located in the heart of historic Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hotel guests will receive beach privileges at the El Convento Beach Club on Isla Verde Beach. Hotel El Convento is housed in a restored 350-year old building. The hotel’s pool and hot tub overlook the San Juan Bay, and a fitness center, library, and business center are offered to guests. Facials, manicures, and massages are available upon request. Every evening, the Manager’s Reception serves hors d’oeuvres and wine on La Veranda Terrace. Rooms at the El Convento have Spanish décor and are furnished with refrigerators. The rooms include goose down pillows, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The Hotel El Convento has 2 on-site restaurants. Patio del Nispero offers a gourmet menu served in an open-air setting and El Picoteo offers a tapas menu and a wide variety of wine. Hotel El Convento is located just a few minutes from many cruise ship piers. The renowned museums and historic landmarks of San Juan are within walking distance. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is 15 minutes away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, American


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.1
High score for San Juan
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lindsey
    Belize Belize
    Beautiful building in fabulous location - easy to walk to many places, very helpful polite staff . I loved the wine and cheese in the afternoon it was a very nice touch and very welcoming. We checked in early and the staff said we could have our...
  • Simona
    Romania Romania
    Elegant and classic hotel with a lot of style and charm!!! Location in the beautiful old town , close to everything Very clean common areas and room , comfortable beds, great staff always happy to help
  • Amrita
    India India
    The location was fantastic- the property is well maintained and the staff friendly and helpful
  • J
    Joan
    Germany Germany
    Architecturally superb building. Tastefully furnished and decorated. Excellent food. Polite, friendly staff and most important happy in their work
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, WiFi, room size and general style of the hotel all really lovely
  • S
    Samuel
    United States United States
    Location was perfect, the hotel is right across the street from an amazing Cafe. The hotel is beautiful inside with free wine and cheese at a certain time during the day. The room was perfect, half modern and half traditional, comfortable and...
  • Feng
    United States United States
    Best location beautiful historical building. And super comfortable room
  • T
    Tracy
    United States United States
    The architecture and focus on relaxing areas outside of the room was a large bonus during rain events and during times between activities. The forested center of the hotel is a mini oasis in the City. The staff were all friendly and helpful. ...
  • Lyn
    Singapore Singapore
    It’s charming & historical feel, the courtyard with resident Chango birds, the Manager’s cheese & wine evenings, the hot tub & small pool, the central location & most of all, the very helpful, kind & pleasant Manager Antonio
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    Located within walking distance of all major Old San Juan attractions, restaurants, and shopping. The bed was good and there was a working safe which I appreciate. The hotel was charming and quaint. Breakfast was included and very good. We were...

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there beach access for El Convento guests?

    The Convento Beach Club is the name of the program that we have with our sister property The Courtyard by Marriott located in Isla Verde approximatel..
    Answered on 19 December 2019
  • Do you have smoking room available

    Greeting, We are a non smoking property
    Answered on 1 September 2021
  • Are there places nearby for breakfast?

    There's a good selection of restaurants for breakfast walking distance. Also at our sister property Hotel Palacio Provincial we have a restaurant cal..
    Answered on 29 March 2021
  • Do all the rooms have safes?

    Yes, all rooms have a safe.
    Answered on 21 July 2022
  • What is the closest airport to your facility and do you guys provide transportation back and forth to the airport for guests. Thanks!

    The hotel does not have transportation services, but you will find very accessible Taxi services, they charge from $20-25.00. Uber is also accessible ..
    Answered on 18 August 2022
  • What is the address for the parking garage for the hotel?

    The Hotel does not have parking. The closest private valet parking is right across the street right beside the Cathedral. Their rate is $25 plus tax (..
    Answered on 18 August 2022
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Patio del Nispero
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Hotel El Convento
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Hotel El Convento takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Hotel El Convento

  • Room options at Hotel El Convento include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hotel El Convento offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Swimming Pool
  • Hotel El Convento is 200 yards from the centre of San Juan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel El Convento has 1 restaurant:

    • Patio del Nispero
  • Check-in at Hotel El Convento is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Hotel El Convento can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel El Convento on this page.

  • The prices at Hotel El Convento may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.