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Hotel El Convento

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Hotel El Convento offers a peaceful retreat in San Juan's historic district. Relax by the pool, wander the garden, or lounge on the sunny terrace. Amenities include a hair salon, library, and dry cleaning. The Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista is steps away.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Room options

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Vista

9.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Queen Vista

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Old San Juan, a neighborhood in San Juan, Hotel El Convento is in a shopping district. Port of San Juan and Pan American Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Condado Beach and Isla Verde Beach. Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and San Juan Gate are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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100 Cristo St, San Juan, 00901

What's nearby

  • San Juan Gate - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of San Juan - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pan American Pier - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sacred Heart Station - 10 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Factoría - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ostra Cosa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nono's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Batey - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Con Ron - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Convento

Luxury boutique hotel near Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Located close to San Juan Gate and Port of San Juan, Hotel El Convento provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Patio del Nispero, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and express check-out
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 81 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Patio del Nispero

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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El Convento San Juan
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Hotel El Convento San Juan
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Convento have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel El Convento pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Convento?

Hotel El Convento doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Convento?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Convento?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel El Convento located?

Located in Old San Juan, this luxury hotel is steps from Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and San Juan Gate. Port of San Juan and Castillo San Felipe del Morro are also within 10 minutes.

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Hotel El Convento Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1013 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building itself was beautiful and centrally located. Perfect location to walk around old San Juan.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lo recomendamos 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marlette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything! Food was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was fantastic But its a city hotel so quiet is not a thing
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryGrace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible hotel! The hospitality and amenities are top notch, the room was beautiful and comfortable, and the location is ideal!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovelynplace
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room in Old San Juan was very comfortable. The hotel is full of comfortable common areas for reading, relaxing, and getting a little work done.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property central to old San Juan
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from check in to check out. Very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked Hotel El Convento for an after cruise stay for my husband, myself, my two adult kids and their spouses and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. The staff couldn’t wait to help us with all of our travel needs and our stay here was the highlight of a two week 50th anniversary celebration! There may be closer hotels to the pier, but this was an experience in itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the staff was so kind. The restaurant on site has great food and drinks. The location is perfect, walking distance to shops, restaurants and historical attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a girls trip and we had a wonderful time. It was slow season so it was very peaceful. Our only disappointment was that the hotel restaurant was very limited due to kitchen renovations but we also realize that these inconveniences are necessary for future clients and can't be helped. We however did find excellent restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at El Convento. The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous, with so much charm and character. The location couldn’t have been better—everything was within walking distance, and I felt very safe exploring the area. The staff was small but incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience feel even more personal. I highly recommend staying here to anyone visiting; it’s the perfect spot to enjoy both comfort and convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place ever
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very historic, friendly staff- loved Didn’t like the size of the pool- very tiny, a plunge pool only
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Love the history and esthetic of the hotel. Friendly staff and clean. Great location, close to all the sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chasidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful atmosphere
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful location with a lot to do. The pool is great, the bar is great, the view is great, the staff is great. It’s just a good place, plus El Batey is across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Gorgeous hotel, friendly staff. I won’t stay anywhere else in Viejo San Juan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franchezka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. I liked everything about the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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