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Hotel El ConventovsNumero Uno Beach House
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel El Convento ranks significantly higher than Numero Uno Guest House. Hotel El Convento has a TripExpert Score of 95 with praise from 9 publications like Frommer's, Oyster and Gayot.
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
Numero Uno Beach House Concierge Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Frommer's Lonely Planet
1 Santa Ana Street, Ocean Park, San Juan 00911, Puerto Rico
From $84/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Concierge "Numero Uno, one of a handful of beachfront guesthouses in San Juan, feels like a stylish friend's beach house."
Fodor's "Although the name refers to the hotel's address, Numero Uno is how many guests rate this small hotel."
Travel + Leisure "All have cable TV and high-speed Internet access. But you'd be a fool to stay inside and miss the sunsets from the library's terrace." Full review
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Room No. 12 has the best ocean view.
Frommer's "The best guesthouse in Ocean Park has plush, stylish guestrooms with snazzy oversized bathrooms, handsome public areas, and an excellent on-site restaurant and bar" Full review
Lonely Planet "A whitewashed 1940s beachfront house has been turned into a chic boutique. Minimalist rooms come with stylish design details, smart TV and ceiling fan. There's a pool, a feet-in-the-sand bistro" Full review
