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Coral Princess HotelvsHotel El Convento
Both Coral Princess Hotel and Hotel El Convento are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel El Convento is the choice of most writers compared to Coral Princess Hotel. Hotel El Convento comes in at #1 in San Juan with endorsements from 9 reviewers like Fodor's, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
Coral Princess Hotel
Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1159 Magdalena Street, Condado, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Considering the hotel's comfortable facilities and its proximity to Condado's fine dining, shopping, and beach, Coral Princess makes a good choice for those seeking an intimate escape." Full review
Fodor's "We love the attention to detail: fruit and cheese plates, jetted bathtubs, pillow-top beds, blackout shades, and even—shockingly—an affordable minibar." Full review
OysterBudget
"This boutique hotel feels more like a cozy bed & breakfast, with 28 rooms spread out in a colonial house (that includes an elevator)." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It offers all the luxuries of the fancy resorts but with enough intimacy and Latin flavor to remind you that you’re still in Puerto Rico." 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
