Located in the architecturally wondrous historic center of Old San Juan, Hotel el Convento stands out as the crown architectural jewel of the area. However, the "look but don't touch" feel of its Spanish colonial design belies the fact that this a modern, sophisticated, and luxurious hotel with close to 60 supremely well-appointed rooms.
With its 58 rooms, the Hotel El Convento is a moderately-sized hotel. Since it provides a nice balance between the personalized service of a smaller hotel and some of the conveniences of a larger hotel, a lot of visitors will conclude this property is well tailored to their needs. In terms of overall merit, we have awarded this property a 4 star rating. As you might expect, though, this is a pretty pricey hotel.
From the flat-panel LCD satellite televisions, a Bose radio, and high-speed wireless Internet to luxurious beds with goose-down pillows, guest might forget they're staying in a historic building if it weren't for the elegant colonial period decor and design of its public spaces: museum-quality handcrafted furniture, Analusian tile floors, beautiful mahogany beams, and an Old World style courtyard.
Below you'll find a listing of this hotel's in-room amenities.
Please consider that amenities sometimes vary from room to room, so if you want a room with a certain amenity, call the hotel or reservation service.
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To view other activities and amenties at this hotel, check the following list.
However, because these details are always in flux, don't hesitate to contact the hotel if you want to know exactly what to expect upon arrival. To see more about the types of recreational opportunities that the El Convento offers, click here to see a comprehensive discussion.
The number of nearby places to eat is a necessary consideration when choosing your accommodations in Puerto Rico. Since there are at least 50 dining options nearby, including some that are very close to the El Convento, visitors will have their pick of many tasty meals. It may be helpful to know the area's restaurant options, though the El Convento does have some tempting choices of their own.
The El Convento offers guest services, including those in the list below, so no matter what questions you might have about the property or the surrounding area, they can help you answer them.
The property also boasts a helpful set of business amenities, which make this hotel a good home-base for busy professionals.
Guests will find several attractions close to the El Convento, like Museo de las AmaA(r)ricas, Plaza del Quinto Centenario, and Plaza Colaan (all of which are within 0.3 miles of the hotel). If you and your family are like most travelers who are eager to enjoy Puerto Rico's sunshine, your itinerary would be incomplete without ample time at the beach; fortunately, Escambrion Beach is located two miles from the hotel.
The hotel is located near San Juan, an interesting area for travelers to learn about and explore Puerto Rico. For more about what else is near the El Convento, click here for our in-depth discussion.
Hotel Website: http://www.elconvento.com/default.html
Pricing and availability at the El Convento can sharply fluctuate with the seasons. You can obtain current rate and availability information for your anticipated travel dates by clicking here .
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