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The Ritz Carlton San JuanvsHotel El Convento
Both Hotel El Convento and The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel El Convento ranks significantly better than The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan. Hotel El Convento comes in at #1 in San Juan with accolades from 9 sources including Star Service, Afar Magazine and Gayot.
The Ritz Carlton San Juan
Concierge
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
6961 Ave of the Governors, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
From $279/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The luxurious Ritz-Carlton San Juan announces its grandeur with large lion statues spouting water into a courtyard pool."
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Ask for a room overlooking the Atlantic.
Fodor's "Elegant marble floors and fountains don't undermine the feeling that this is a true beach getaway." Full review
Jetsetter "Classic island glamour on a beautiful beach with a cool casino, gourmet eats and a slick spa." Full review
Lonely Planet "Ritz equals posh, so you’d better pack the trendy slacks and bring along a platinum credit card before booking a night here."
DK Eyewitness "As the capital's premier deluxe hotel, this huge beachfront resort offers sumptuous accommodations with suave contemporary styling and deluxe bathrooms."
OysterLuxury
"Marriott’s top-tier hotel in the capital of San Juan offers 416 rooms and suites and is an easy five-minute drive from the airport along Isla Verde beach." Full review
Gayot "Situated on the Northern coast of Puerto Rico, this beachfront hotel offers more than just raw ocean beauty and multicolored sunsets."
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Following Hurricane Maria in September 2017, the hotel anticipates a reopening in early April 2018.
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Frommer's "Surfing is just one of the many offered water sports; the Ritz also runs a topnotch kid’s club. Great dining...large guest rooms, with ocean or garden views, have extra-comfy beds and sofas " 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
