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Hotel El Convento

4.0 of 5
100 Cristo St | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
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Hotel El Convento
Ranked #1 of 45 hotels in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 915 Reviews
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  • Honor bar(32)
  • Plunge pool(29)
  • Great location(25)
  • Very nice(21)
  • Cheese receptions(20)
  • Old world(17)
  • Second floor(13)
  • Complimentary wine(7)
  • Cruise ship(7)
  • Flat screen TV(7)
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somerville, ma
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW
6
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My husband and I decided to splurge on a weekend in Old San Juan at the end of our house swap vacation on the Western coast of the island. After reading many reviews, we chose the Hotel El Convento. The hotel's website stressed that this was a luxury hotel, and a member of a coveted association. In fact it states... More

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Falls Church, Virginia
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This is our second stay at Hotel el Convento. The first visit was great and we had high hopes for this trip. Unfortunately, my pregnant wife can't sleep because of the unreasonably loud music; the hotel is hosting a wedding and the guest services representative told us that he was sorry and the music would continue until midnight or 1:00... More

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Michigan
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

Hotel El Convento is the perfect spot from which to enjoy Old San Juan. Location, location, location! Walking distance to everything, the El Convento provides a quiet retreat amidst the hustle of OSJ. The hotel's quaint charm, its lovely rooms, its incredible service and the fabulous staff make it the perfect stay. We were there during my husband's 75th Birthday... More

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Va Beach
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Complaints first, because there are only a few. Not-so-reliable wifi connections, slow business center computers, and average housekeeping (had to ask front desk for room to be serviced after leaving tag on door twice and no service offered). Minor, but this keeps us from viewing the hotel as the luxury hotel it says it is. What's fantastic about it...excellent location,... More

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Boston, Ma.
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Overall the hotel was great. Reception-concierge, waitstaff, fabulous. We had a deluxe double on the third floor far from the elevator, so it was quiet, but, we had the view of the trash when looking down. Not a problem, really, as the room was spacious. I would suggest bringing extra hangers! There are two beach clubs to pick from. First... More

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel did an outstanding job catering our wedding in the beautiful Salon Campeche. Our guests were blown away by the beauty, the service, and the delicious food. Everything was perfectly timed and every course was a hit!! We stayed the night in the bridal suite which was gorgeous!!!

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San Diego, CA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Stayed at El Convento for 3 nights in May 2012, and if you're thinking of staying longer my recommendation is - Don't. The reality is that you can see everything you need to in Old San Juan very easily in just a couple of days; Any longer, and you'll run out of things to see and get tired of the... More

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EROSA, General Manager at Hotel El Convento, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

Mr/Mrs Al_2007, I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience during your recent stay and for helping us improve our product and services for your future enjoyment. I was disappointed to read about your room accommodations not being in perfect conditions as well as finding other areas in need of repair. Please accept our apologies for not exceeding... More

Dunbar, West Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Our first encounter with the hotel was that one of the employees took 2- 500.00 transactions from our debt card the first night we were there. The next morning someone in the hotel tried to take another 800.00 from our. The only way we found out about it was we had only left approx 1100.00 in the account when we... More

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washington, DC
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

In the heart of Old San Juan, you can't find a more beautiful hotel with more personalized attention. From the moment we pulled our rental into their private parking lot (a true luxury in a city with no more room to grow) they took care of all our needs. The Convento has been masterfully restored and is situated blocks from... More

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sarasota, fl
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I had extra high expectation for this hotel because of the great reviews and the hefty cost. We booked a Vista room which is on the top floor and facing the ocean. We arrived at 11:30 and were told to come back after 3. It's a small hotel so we understood. When we got our keys we waited for the... More

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Address: 100 Cristo St | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
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