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Fairmont El San Juan HotelvsHotel El Convento
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel El Convento scores significantly higher than El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Hotel El Convento ranks #1 in San Juan with endorsements from 9 reviews such as Star Service, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
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Lonely Planet
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
From $200/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The El San Juan Hotel was designed to remind wealthy travelers of the pleasure palaces of Havana, and it's still turning heads."
OysterLuxury
"The vibe at the 382-room El San Juan Hotel & Casino is that of a fun, self-contained, relaxed party." Full review
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Just make sure you're happy staying put: There's not much to do nearby, and Old San Juan is at least a $20 cab ride away.
DK Eyewitness "Considered San Juan's signature beachfront hotel, the facilities at this elegant high-rise include three swimming pools, a casino, a bar, a spa, and nine restaurants."
Gayot "Situated on fifteen acres in the upscale Isla Verde district of San Juan, this pretty resort offers plenty for those seeking activity from dawn throughout the day and into the midnight hour."
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A perfect marriage of quality and convenience." Full review
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Fodor's "Much of the classical appeal remains at this don't-miss destination in Isla Verde: the intricately hand-carved mahogany walls and ceiling in the lobby date back to 1955." Full review
Frommer's "Despite formidable competition by the Ritz-Carlton for elite and sophisticated travelers, this posh resort still has the power to dazzle." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The lobby of El San Juan is a theatrical backdrop for the veritable fashion parade of folks prancing in for the legendary nightly entertainment." 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
