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    Hotel El Convento

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    #1 of 48 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
    2,894 reviews
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    • Very good18%
    • Average4%
    • Poor2%
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    “wine and cheese”(195 reviews)
    “tapas restaurant”(114 reviews)
    “old san juan”(1,486 reviews)
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    100 Cristo St | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico See on map
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    All reviewswine and cheesetapas restaurantold san juancourtyard restaurantwine receptionformer conventevery eveningplunge poolpuerto ricoopen courtyardcentral courtyardvista roomthird floorturn down serviceacross the streetour honeymoonbottled water
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Beautiful hotel

    I did not stay at the hotel but visited for a wedding reception. The whole place is charming and the way they've converted it from a convent to a hotel is impressive. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and I would stay here...More

    Thank vfloro
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Loved this hotel

    Old world charm! Great location. Wonderful staff. Fabulous breakfasts. Air conditioned rooms. Wine and cheese at night. Fruit, coffee, tea and bottled water all day. A gorgeous little roof top pool. We will be back for sure. San Juan and it’s people are amazing.More

    Thank Luvthesunco
    Response from Alfredo A, General Manager at Hotel El ConventoResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Luvthesunco - On behalf of the entire family of the El Convento hotel, I want to thank you for the opportunity to be of service to you. It was an absolute pleasure and we would love to have you back very soon. Warm regards....More

    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Coming Back

    Stayed here sometime back and taking the SeaDream out of San Juan in October. Looking forward to arriving early to enjoy this wonderful place its warm atmosphere and wonderful staff. Almost willing to give up the cruise! It is so conviently located and loaded with...More

    Thank rlk349
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A Great Splurge in Old San Juan

    This was my first visit to Puerto Rico since the Hurricane Maria catastrophe. I was delighted to see some of my favorite places in Old San Juan are back to work, especially my favorite hotel there, El Convento. It is expensive. It is worth it....More

    Thank Pedro M
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Beyond expectations

    Can not say enough good things about our stay here, from George who helped with our luggage and gave us all the info needed to access our room to Tony our waiter at breakfast each morning. The location is terrific and so is all the...More

    Thank cntrycricket
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    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    US$217 - US$483 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Value Hotel in San Juan
    #2 Romantic Hotel in San Juan
    #3 Quiet Hotel in San Juan
    #6 Great View Hotel in San Juan
    #11 Business Hotel in San Juan
    #12 Ocean View Hotel in San Juan
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    US$217 - US$483 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Value Hotel in San Juan
    #2 Romantic Hotel in San Juan
    #3 Quiet Hotel in San Juan
    #6 Great View Hotel in San Juan
    #11 Business Hotel in San Juan
    #12 Ocean View Hotel in San Juan
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    virginiaviajera
    January 25, 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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    January 5, 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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    tennisfan1357
    November 26, 2017|
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    Response from Ruth O | Reviewed this property |
    No. Hotel El Convento Never stopped operations.
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    Room Tips
    "West side, towards the caleta streets and the bay. Quieter."
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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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