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    Hotel El Convento

    2,831 reviews
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    100 Cristo St | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
    1 (787) 723-9020
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Left my heart

    A classic, historic hotel right in Old Town ... you couldn’t get a more romantic pairing. We were here prior to a cruise across the Atlantic, and the hotel set the mood for our entire trip. As with the other reviewers, we loved the central...More

    Thank oryxsf
    Response from Alfredo A, General Manager at Hotel El ConventoResponded yesterday

    Dear oryxsf - Thank you so very much for the visit and for sharing your experience with us. please come back to visit your new Family as soon as you can! Warm regards. Alfredo Arroyo aarroyo@elconvento.com Lowest rates 100% guaranteed at elconvento.com or please contact...More

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Our New Favorite in San Juan

    We've been to San Juan several times over the years, but until recently, we had never stayed at the Hotel El Convento. But our last visit quickly established that the Hotel El Convento will now be our home based when in San Juan. The hotel...More

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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    They appreciate your business - AND IT SHOWS!

    We selected the El Convento after the hotel we originally booked cancelled our reservation in order to house relief workers. We spent one night in OSJ prior to boarding a Transatlantic cruise and the EC looked like a great choice - it was! Every member...More

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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    It was hard to leave this hotel!

    I love this hotel! The staff is fantastic, the accommodations very clean and comfortable. Being centrally located in Old San Juan was perfect for sightseeing and dining! If you enjoy history and architecture, this place is for you.

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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Food Review

    During a day of exploring Old San Juan, I ducked into El Convento for a few minutes of tranquility and a glass of wine. The courtyard is absolutely gorgeous and the service impeccable. I had a delicious piece of snapper accompanied by white beans and...More

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    26 January 2018|
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    Response from KristiC98272 | Reviewed this property |
    we were just there a few weeks ago. felt completely safe! water was fine. we had a blast! it was charming and busy. the shop owners and locals were wonderful! not sure where your friend actually went but too bad for them. we... More
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    Response from Emma B | Reviewed this property |
    I think the populated parts of the city are fine now- just the rural areas are still in pain. Do it! PR needs tourism again and it’s so beautiful 🙂
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    Response from Ruth O | Reviewed this property |
    No. Hotel El Convento Never stopped operations.
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    "We selected a deluxe room and were upgraded to a Suite. Our room looked into the inner courtyard and was..."
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    "Rooms on the 1st floor are the best ( 1st floor being one up from the ground floor, so second floor to US..."
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