El Convento offers the unique experience of a luxurious home like hotel, set in the exuberant character of a 16th century former convent. The features and amenities of all 58 rooms and suites are tailored for sophisticated modern travelers while carefully preserving the convent's history. Attention to detail and high level of personal service are El Convento's hallmarks, which includes two floors of restaurants, cafes, art galleries and shops.
The rooftop sundeck is fringed by bougainvillea and provides sweeping views of Old San Juan. Furnished with cushioned lounge chairs and potted flowers, it includes a 12-foot plunge pool and small spa tub. The interior courtyard is shaded by a 350-year-old tree. Complimentary wine is served afternoons in a third-floor lounge, where a balcony overlooks San Juan Cathedral.
Guestrooms at El Convento reveal their distinctive character and convey the spirit of the Old World with handcrafted furniture, mahogany beams, Andalusian tiles, and vistas of Old San Juan and its bay. Each room includes individually controlled air-conditioning, compact refrigerators with complimentary bottled water, 32-inch LCD televisions, and Bose CD players and radios. DVD players may be rented. Marble bathrooms includes bathrobes and slippers.
