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Hotel MilanovsHotel El Convento
Both Hotel Milano and Hotel El Convento are praised by expert writers. On balance, Hotel El Convento is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Milano. Hotel El Convento ranks #1 in San Juan with positive reviews from 9 sources including Concierge, Afar Magazine and Star Service.
Hotel Milano
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Frommer's
Calle Fortaleza 307, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "This affordable and conservative hotel is near the best and worst of Old San Juan. On the plus side, it's on a lively street lined with interesting shops." Full review
OysterBudget
"The Hotel Milano offers budget lodging in an unbeatable Old San Juan location, right on Fortaleza Street." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sandwiched into the happening hub of Fortaleza St, the Milano is a safe, reliable, if slightly austere option." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Hotel Milano is a renovated 19th-entury warehouse in the heart of Old San Juan close to the cruise dock."
Star Service "The hostel-like property is ideal for guests on pre- and post-cruise stays and those who seek to be close to the action during celebrations such as the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian in January." Full review
Frommer's "This reasonably priced hotel in the middle of Old San Juan is clean and comfortable with modern amenities" 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
