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Condado Lagoon Villas at Paseo CaribevsHotel El Convento
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hotel El Convento is preferred by most writers compared to Condado Lagoon Villas at Caribe Hilton. Hotel El Convento scores 95 with praise from 9 reviewers such as Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
Condado Lagoon Villas at Paseo Caribe
Oyster
Star Service
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $182/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 264-room Condado Lagoon Villas at the Caribe Hilton is the tranquil sibling of its mega-resort sister: The clean, bright rooms are more spacious and the small pool is less crowded." Full review
Star Service "This ten-story tower tucked amid the flowering grounds of Caribe Hilton Hotel offers studio and one- and two-bedroom accommodations for families and those in search of privacy." Full review
Hotel El Convento
Concierge
Fodor's Star Service
Gayot Oyster
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
100 Cristo St, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $174/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Rooms have preserved their period grandeur, with high ceilings, huge windows, Andalusian tile, and exposed mahogany beams."
Fodor's "All the guest rooms are lavish and inviting, with a mix of wrought-iron and hand-hewn wood furniture, shuttered windows, and mahogany-beamed ceilings." Full review
Star Service "This former convent remains the most intoxicating option for travelers in search of the essence of Old San Juan." Full review
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Diners have three informal but inventive eateries to choose from, and the cafe has evolved into a brew-pub of sorts with nearly two dozen beers to choose from.
Gayot "Hotel El Convento exhibits a timeless aura of old world charm and splendor... Located in Old San Juan, the hotel offers 58 elegant rooms."
OysterUpscale
"It was a convent for 252 years, and today it's the neighborhood's principal upscale hotel, offering elegant rooms and suites filled with Spanish antique treasures and modern amenities." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Spanish colonial architecture features high ceilings; thick, gnarled, exposed mahogany beams; and breeze-friendly louvered doors that let in the Atlantic winds." Full review
Jetsetter "Beautifully restored former convent in Old San Juan with colonial interiors and traditional Puerto Rican cuisine." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There's nowhere else in the United States where one can stay in a nearly 400-year-old building...El Convento is perfect for those who crave an alternative to the island's beach resorts." Full review
Frommer's "Puerto Rico's most famous hotel came back to life after a 1997 restoration, and it remains one of the most charming historic hotels in the Caribbean and a quintessential Old San Juan experience." Full review
Lonely Planet "Historic monument, tapas restaurant, meeting place, coffee bar and evocative colonial building…without a doubt El Convento is Puerto Rico’s most complete atmospheric and multifaceted hotel." Full review
