Hotel El ConventovsESJ Towers Hotel

Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel El Convento ranks significantly better than ESJ Azul. Hotel El Convento comes in at #1 in San Juan with positive reviews from 8 sources like concierge.com, oyster.com and Jetsetter.

Hotel El Convento

Tripexpert score:

9/10

Location:100 Cristo St, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico

Price:

From $174/night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Laundry Service
Concierge

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Expert reviews:

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

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."

Oyster

Upscale

"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

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