Hotel El Convento

Located in the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, El Convento, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has set new standards of luxury, comfort and service while preserving the unique character and mystique of the hotel. A former Carmelite convent built three and a half centuries ago, El Convento has gone through many incarnations before a complete refurbishment carefully restored this historic hotel with special attention paid to the preservation of the original structure. No expense or imagination has been spared in giving El Convento a fine blend of originality and classic quality. The well-appointed guest rooms at El Convento reveal their distinctive character and convey the…

Hotel El Convento was created from a Carmelite convent built 360 years ago. Today, it enjoys an acclaimed reputation as San Juan's grande dame hotel, offering every conceivable amenity to lucky guests. The cruise-ship piers of Old San Juan are just steps away, as are the district's museums, landmarks, nightlife, and restaurants. Nature lovers, note: It's just 25 miles to El Yunque rain forest. Inside the hotel, the handcrafted furniture, mahogany beams, and Andalusian-tile floors in the 58 guest rooms showcase the hotel’s Spanish colonial architecture. Activities abound, from the plunge pool and Jacuzzi to the private beach club.