Hotel El Convento San Juan
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Hotel El Convento Review
Hotel El Convento San Juan is set in Old San Juan with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls, 5 minutes' walk from Casa Blanca House Museum. The hotel not too far from the protected park "San Juan National Historic Site" pampers its guests with an outdoor swimming pool as well as a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
Patio del Nispero is an in-house à la carte restaurant, serving Spanish dishes. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. There is a bar serving Spanish food about a 5-minute walk away.
The El Convento San Juan stands about 25 minutes' walk from National Guard Museum, near a port. Natural attractions in the area include Parque La Esperanza, about 25 minutes' walk from the charming 4-star accommodation, and a beach is approximately a 12-minute walk away.
The property is placed at a short distance from the rocky Playa Pena Beach, while Terminal de San Juan bus station is about a 10-minute walk away.
There are 49 rooms with a storage space and a seating area. Some of them offer free Wi-Fi together with tea/coffee making equipment. Furnished with a work desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Providing a spa bath, some bathrooms come with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Guests can take advantage of views of the mountain.
The El Convento offers a gym facility as well as a spa salon for guests to enjoy their stay. Meeting rooms and a conference space with a desk and a photocopy machine are available for those travelling for business.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Trendy boutique hotel with breathtaking views of the bay.
- Magnificent central location a couple of blocks away from La Rogativa Statue.
- Surrounded by a hill and a park.
- New-fashioned rooms with exclusive decor and fairly clean bathrooms.
- Extra room perks include beds.
- Delicious breakfast included.
- Excellent homemade fare at the tapas restaurant.
- Has a good tapas bar with soft beverages.
- Offers excellent service and a shuttle to the beaches.
- Good prices for the area.
- Wi-Fi was very poor for such a hotel.
- Minor complaints about a few unresponsive employees.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- restaurant
- family rooms
- room service
- fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Relax
- Rooftop pool
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Plaza Colon 650 m (2133 ft)
- San Juan Bautista Cathedral 30 m (98 ft)
- Casa Blanca 200 m (656 ft)
- La Rogativa Statue 160 m (525 ft)
- Castillo San Felipe del Morro 800 m (2625 ft)
- Paseo de la Princesa 310 m (1017 ft)
- Casa Blanca Museum 240 m (787 ft)
- Statue of Ponce de Leon 150 m (492 ft)