Hotel El Convento

An absolute winner. If you can swing it, this is the unbeatable place to stay in San Juan. A converted convent, with high ceilings, tiled paths and cloister, central courtyard with a massive tree and tables and food and drinks... and Atmosphere. We stayed in a lovely courtyard ground floor room. Double doors masked even a whisper of a boisterous wedding at another part, with a covered little private outdoor 'patio-ette.' A small plumbing problem could not addressed so they simply moved us to a different room that night. 'Don't worry..I have something special', said JA at the desk. No kidding. A magisterial suite. (The wi fi was weak, so they set up a standalone network in the room. Everything was to simply make everything 'best.' The hotel is about charm and smiles and kind folks at the desk, and hospitality, and a super location in SJ, near the cathedral and walking anywhere. Stay here.

Usually your hotel room is just where you sleep. Here you are sleeping in history! The hotel is not only stunning but it is right in the middle of everything. You can relax, stroll, shop,eat and walk a few steps to your bed. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The money you save in Ubers totally covers the few dollars more a night this hotel is than others around.

Enjoyed a tremendous experience at this first-rate establishment! We particularly loved associates Jeancarlo, Mara and Carla. They were amazingly helpful and friendly to us throughout our stay! Would choose the El Convento again next time.

If you’re dreaming of a venue that wraps Old-World charm around modern hospitality, stop scrolling—Hotel El Convento is it. We hosted our wedding in the intimate Salón Campeche, and from the moment we crossed the century-old threshold we were treated like bona-fide royalty (crowns, sadly, not included). Nelia Sánchez orchestrated every detail with the calm precision of a seasoned maestro. She anticipated questions we didn’t even know to ask, ensuring our décor, timeline, and late-night snack cravings were all spot-on. Her team mirrored her grace—smiles on standby, problems nowhere in sight. Special shout-out to Christopher, our reception guardian angel. He hovered just enough to keep champagne topped and nerves steady, disappearing the instant we looked totally content. That thoughtful balance turned a great evening into an unforgettable one. In short, El Convento blends history, heart, and hospitality so effortlessly that leaving felt a bit like abdicating a throne. If you want your wedding (or any stay) wrapped in warmth and tradition, this is the place.

We stayed two nights in El Convento while visiting old San Juan. The location is ideal, and the staff are exceptional! The front desk made a great restaurant reservation and guided us to various activities. Bell boys Jean Carlo and Luciano were both extremely helpful. Also coffee available in the morning and wine and cheese in the afternoons on the third floor patio were nice additions We bought prepaid breakfast tickets, which I would not do again because the menu for these was very limited to eggs and toast. If we go back to old San Juan would definitely stay here!