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Hotel El Convento

4.5 star property
A historic sanctuary in Old San Juan where travelers find peaceful gardens, a refreshing pool, and the perfect base for exploring Puerto Rico's colonial heart

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

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Garden Terrace

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Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofed
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Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
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LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Single Room

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
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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 Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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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Queen Vista

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Soundproofed
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Old San Juan, a neighborhood in San Juan, Hotel El Convento is in a shopping district. Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and San Juan Gate are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Condado Beach and Isla Verde Beach. Castillo de San Cristobal and Port of San Juan 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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Map
100 Cristo St, San Juan, 00901

What's nearby

  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Juan Gate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of San Juan - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪Café Con Ron - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nono's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Batey - ‬1 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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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?

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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Reviews

Hotel El Convento Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, friendly, and helpful from check in to check out. The building is beautiful and the rooms are clean but the biggest standout was the exceptional staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and attentive staff. Great room with a view of the bay. Great location in Old San Juan.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, gorgeous property, wonderful amenities, great location. Breakfast was delicious and our room was well appointed and spotless! Highly recommend the Hotel El Convento. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Amenities
Excellent place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily Woodrum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying in this historic site. Beautiful property, great location to restaurants, shopping, and El Moro. It can be difficult to find parking if arriving later in the day, some of the parking decks nearby were full when we checked.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was outstanding. The breakfast exceeded expectations with great quality and variety. The staff across the entire property was exceptional—consistently attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. Their service made our visit especially enjoyable. The hotel’s location is excellent—situated within easy walking distance of restaurants, historic sites, and all the key attractions in Old San Juan.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional and helpful. The hotel is strategically located.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and charming Spanish boutique hotel. Staff was so helpful and breakfast was lovely. Definitely would return! Perfect location in old San Juan.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie Irizarry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Environment and location. Great Historic Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean staff was very friendly enjoyed my stay and will go back again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff and very nice room with a great location in old San Juan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anushka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel! The room was nice, though we saw some with better views, it was quiet, the courtyard was very nice for relaxing, the pool was tiny but actually worked out fine. They also have a hot tub next to the pool which is on the roof top. The location was perfect! It’s a fun, walkable City with lots of great food options! The staff were very nice and extremely attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location; walkable to everything imaginable. The staff at the Patio restaurant were great. The character of the hotel was quaint and aligned with its boutique nature. If you want to avoid the commercial nature of big chain hotels, this is a good one.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. The staff were fantastic! Many restaurants and shops nearby as well as historic sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel next to the cathedral and small park. In Old San Juan within walking distance to the waterfront, fortress and wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to walk around the historic Old San Juan and its history, accessibility and beautiful location! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrific room and overall facility. Very romantic.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to enjoy historic San Juan and national park forts. Parking is abysmal on the weekends, but ok on weekdays.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located to eating, shopping and site seeing some of Puerto Rico’s must sees.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, the staff was amazing and really friendly. I also love the vibe that it gives. Pool wasn’t too big but perfect to just relax in!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful and historic hotel. A luxury time machine. This hotel is very old and has some character because of this. So not everything works perfect but absolutely gorgeous and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marlette

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

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable staff.Clean facilities, great amenities and superb location. Coralys, George, Mara, Angel and the rest of the staff really go out of their way to make you feel at home. Awesome place to stay🔥
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025