Hotel El Convento - San Juan

4-star historic convent hotel in Old San Juan

History & Events

Hotel El Convento is housed in a restored 360-year-old convent in the heart of Old San Juan. The property offers 700 m² of modern event venues for corporate meetings and destination weddings. Event spaces combine the building's colonial architecture with contemporary amenities for up to 200 guests.

Rooms

Rooms at El Convento Hotel have Spanish décor with handcrafted furniture and Juliet balconies overlooking the courtyard or street. Each room includes a refrigerator, goose down pillows, and a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms are named after notable figures and events from Puerto Rican history.

Dining & Reception

The hotel has two on-site restaurants, including Patio del Nispero, which serves a gourmet menu in an open-air courtyard setting. Each evening, the Manager's Wine Reception offers complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine on La Veranda Terrace. Guests also enjoy a coffee station with hot beverages each morning.

Wellness & Recreation

Hotel El Convento San Juan has a rooftop plunge pool and a heated Jacuzzi that overlook San Juan Bay. A fitness center, library, and business center are available to guests. Facials, manicures, and massages can be arranged upon request at the front desk.

Location & Access

Guests receive beach privileges at the El Convento Beach Club on Isla Verde Beach, a 15-minute drive away. The hotel is within walking distance to Castillo San Cristobal, El Morro Fortress, and the San Juan Cathedral. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is 15 minutes from the hotel by car.

• History: Restored 360-year-old convent in Old San Juan
• Rooms: Spanish décor with Juliet balconies and refrigerators
• Dining: Two on-site restaurants serving gourmet Puerto Rican cuisine
• Wellness: Rooftop plunge pool and heated Jacuzzi with bay views
• Events: 700 m² of modern event venues
• Special: Daily Manager's Wine Reception on La Veranda Terrace