Hotel El Convento
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What you should know:- The closest airport to this property is San Juan Luis Munoz International Airport (Airport Code SJU). Choosing a flight into any other airport may result in additional transportation costs, either by ground or by air, for which you will be responsible. Also be advised that your purchase, unless indicated otherwise, does NOT include transportation from any airport to the hotel. To include transportation between SJU and the hotel, add the Ground Transportation option, if available, to your package during the booking process.
Hotel Description | Hotel Amenities | Dining Options
Hotel Description
58 rooms, 5 floors
Originally a Carmelite convent built over three centuries ago, Hotel El Convento is now a boutique-style hotel located in the heart of Old San Juan and approximately eight miles from San Juan Airport. The hotel is within walking distance of bars, restaurants, and the Old San Juan attractions. It's about a 10-minute drive to the nearest beach.
Hotel amenities include the library, fitness room, massage therapists, plunge pool, Jacuzzi, and rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Old San Juan. The Garden Terrace, overlooking the Plaza de las Monjas and historic San Juan Cathedral, offers breakfast and afternoon cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
The 58 rooms are outfitted with handcrafted furniture, mahogany beams, Andalusian tiles, and marble bathrooms. All rooms have air-conditioning, TVs and VCRs, entertainment systems, refrigerators (filled with chilled water), two-line telephones, dataports, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, safes, bathrobes, and slippers. Be aware that extra rollaway bed reuqest for a room is subject to an extra charge and it is not included in the base price of the room.
Hotel Amenities
(Additional fees may apply to some amenities)
- Pool
- Non-Smoking
- Restaurant
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Fitness Facility
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry
- Interior Corridors
- Wheelchair Accessible
Dining Options
Dining Options
Number of Bars in Hotel: 2
Number of Restaurants in Hotel: 3
ON PROPERTY:
Cafe del Nispero
Shaded by Hotel El Convento famous 300 year old nispero fruit tree, Patio del Nispero is located on the ground floor of the stately open air courtyard in the hotel. Open to the public for breakfast and lunch daily, Patio del Nispero is a welcome culinary treat serving gourmet fare in casual yet elegant surroundings. From the best burgers in San Juan,great sandwiches and salads to traditional Puerto Rican dishes alfresco dining has never been more tasteful
Cana Restaurant
This popular hangout is lively at night, more relaxed at lunchtime and offers the best in tangy local Puerto Rican fare. Cafe Bohemio has opened a whole new world of cuisine with hot Nuevo Latino flavors. Dishes feature delicious appetizers offering the flavors of the island, tropical salads, soups and sandwiches, and main courses that will leave you saying Muy bueno
El Picoteo
There is something cooking in Old San Juan where the food is inventive, the service never misses a beat, and the wine list is exceptional. The atmosphere at El Picoteo is all about food and mood. Hot or cold, tapas warm you up for mas tapas de picotear. El Picoteo offers a cornucopia of choice without parallel on the island. After a sampling of delectable tapas, try the paella voted best on the island. The gazpacho, tortillas, empanadillas, croquetas, specialty pizzas are all fantastico. The wine list fills classic bistro slots with imaginative producers and delectable desserts round out the eclectic menu. This is the place that defines the tapas and paella experience.
Il Perugino
Serving dinner nightly from 6:30pm to 11pm, Il Perugino serves up the finest in Italian fare, an homage to chef and proprietor Franco Seccarellis native Umbria. Experience the award winning cuisine that transforms classic dishes into a heavenly delicacy and see why El Nuevo Dia bestowed Il Perugino with its highest honor, the Tenedor