Hotel El Convento

An architectural landmark in the heart of historic Old San Juan, El Convento, offers an ideal combination of traditional elegance and modern technology. A former Carmelite convent built three and a half centuries ago, El Convento creates an overall guest experience unmatched in Puerto Rico.

The well-appointed guest rooms at El Convento reveal their distinctive character and convey the spirit of the Old World with handcrafted furniture, mahogany beams, Andalusian tiles, elegant marble bathrooms, and vistas of Old San Juan and its bay. Designed for comfort, each features amenities for the discerning traveler: individually controlled air-conditioning, flat panel LCD screen TV, BOSE radio & CD player, a refrigerator filled with chilled water, two-line telephones with data ports, complimentary high speed Internet access, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and room safe.

The Garden Terrace, overlooking the Plaza de las Monjas and historic San Juan Cathedral, offers a serene atmosphere with which to enjoy late afternoon cocktails and hors d'oeurvres. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available on the Garden Terrace. When quiet contemplation is in order, visit the Library, directly off the Garden Terrace and revel in a favorite book or magazine.

Rated as one of Old San Juan's finest dining experiences, the hotel's Restaurant El Picoteo, overlooking the open-air courtyard will tantalize you with the house specialty, tapas, a true culinary delight. A destination for local epicures and travelers alike, El Picoteo heats up the dining scene.