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La Concha Renaissance San Juan ResortvsHotel El Convento
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel El Convento scores slightly better than La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort. Hotel El Convento has a TripExpert Score of 95 with approval from 9 reviewers such as Frommer's, Gayot and Star Service.
La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Star Service
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
1077 Ashford Avenue, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Retro elements like the diamond-patterned facade and a restaurant inside a curving cement seashell feel at home among of-the-moment features like a multilevel pool."
Fodor's "La Concha—an icon of Tropical Modernist architecture—fits the ideal of a chic Caribbean resort." Full review
Frommer's "Oceanfront rooms that feel as if they are part of the horizon, and multilevel infinity pool area and adjoining beaches that form a dreamscape in which guests willfully lose themselves." Full review
Star Service "Located 15 minutes from the Luis Munoz Marin Airport and Old San Juan, this retro hipster stands out with its 12-story main building, which houses 230 of its guest rooms." Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront landmark in San Juan’s upscale Condado neighborhood, with a destination restaurant and buzzy nightclub." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"What's the deal here?
A true urban resort in the heart of San Juan's Condado district, with a playful 1950s vibe." Full review
Frommer's "The structure was built to incorporate the natural elements surrounding it into the hotel...rooms are restrained, with updated Mid-Century Modern-style furnishings" Full review
Lonely Planet "Spacious and serene white rooms pop with flashes of color, and blue-lit showers exude an otherworldly underwater glow." Full review
Travel + Leisure "While the beach is certainly the main attraction around here, the multi-level infinity pool and on-property casino add to the already abundant charm...La Concha also specializes in curated activities"
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
