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Hotel El ConventovsHotel Rumbao, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Hotel El Convento scores significantly better than Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel. Hotel El Convento comes in at #1 in San Juan with accolades from 9 reviewers including Oyster, Gayot and Star Service.
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
Hotel Rumbao, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
DK Eyewitness Star Service Afar Magazine Fodor's Gayot Star Service Frommer's
100 Brumbaugh Street, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "Steps from the cruise dock on the edge of old San Juan, this high-rise hotel has a faux-colonial exterior but is thoroughly modern within."
Star Service "This Old San Juan standby is superbly situated for Carnival cruise-ship passengers, as it faces the docks and is within easy strolling distance of the center of Old San Juan." Full review
Afar Magazine "A bit of a cliche, but sunsets on the water are lovely." Full review
Fodor's "This hotel's triangular shape subtly echoes the cruise ships docked nearby." Full review
Gayot "The Sheraton Old San Juan offers its guests a taste of Old San Juan while providing them with all of the accommodations of the new era... near some of San Juan's most exciting sites."
Star Service "This Old San Juan standby is superbly situated for cruise-ship passengers, as it faces the docks and is within easy strolling distance of the center of Old San Juan." Full review
Frommer's "This may be convenient for cruise-ship passengers wanting to spend a few nights in San Juan before or after a cruise, but don't expect Old City charm." Full review
