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*rate found for check-in Nov 24, check-out Nov 25
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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
Located in the heart of Old San Juan, El Convento, a member of Historic Hotels of America and Small Luxury Hotel's of the World, has set new standards of luxury, comfort and service while preserving the unique character and mystique of the hotel.
A former Carmelite convent built three hundred years ago, El Convento was completely refurbished with special attention given to the preservation of the original structure. Each of the 58 rooms and suites recreates Spain's golden age while the entertainment system, multi-line telephones and modern bathrooms fulfill the needs of today's traveler. Relax by the pool and enjoy the magnificent view from the terrace while you sip a glass of wine. Dining is delicious at El Convento, from the casual patio restaurant, Patio Del Nispero, to the tapas bar, El Picoteo, the rum bar, Cana, and Italian fare at Il Perugino, to the regal splendor of the Jose Campeche ballroom where galas are held you will enjoy a true culinary delight.
Designated as Puerto Rico's official guesthouse for visiting heads of state and other dignitaries, the hotel contains sections dating to 1651, when a three-story Carmelite convent opened on the site across from San Juan Cathedral, the Western Hemisphere's oldest. The convent housed nuns for 252 years until closing in 1903. In 1959, the building was converted into a hotel, with two stories added to the original three. Entertainment, government, and social notables made it their San Juan destination. Pablo Casals played his cello in the courtyard.
Under a succession of operators, the hotel fell into disrepair until San Juan investors restored and reopened it in 1997 as a boutique hotel with contemporary amenities. Guests enter on a black-and-white marble floor amid Spanish antiques and tapestries and take an elevator to a third-floor, open-air reception area. Popular with guests wishing to explore Old San Juan, the hotel is also family-friendly, providing children with easy access to the Puerto Rican Children's Museum just outside the entrance. Guests lounge on a rooftop sundeck with potted flowers overlooking Old San Juan, cool off in a plunge pool, soak in a bubbling spa, and work out in an air-conditioned fitness center. After strolls through the old city, the hotel's spacious interior courtyard provides shady respite under a 350-year-old tree. Afternoon wine-and-cheese reception is offered for guests on a third-floor, open-air terrace overlooking San Juan Cathedral.
The well-appointed guest rooms at El Convento reveal their distinctive character and convey the spirit of the Old World with handcrafted furniture, mahogany beams, Andalusian tiles, elegant marble bathrooms, and vistas of Old San Juan and its bay. Other property amenities include: afternoon wine reception every evening (with an array of international wines and cheeses), complimentary Wi Fi internet access in all of our rooms as well as the hotel's air-conditioned library, unlimited complimentary beach club use at a sister hotel, 24-hour concierge service, complimentary newspaper in lobby, bar/lounge, parking (valet), shuttle vans or private vehicle services available, security personnel, complimentary fitness center use with modern equipment, variety of restaurants, conference room, porter, doorman, safe-deposit box, ATM banking, babysitting, dry cleaning service, patio bar, wheelchair accessible. FEES MAY APPLY TO SOME AMENITIES.
**Note - A Mayor Credit Card will be needed at Check-in for incidentals**
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Nov 24, check-out Nov 25
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Overall score
4.4 out of 5
(25 reviews)
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Hotel address: 100 Calle Cristo, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901
Old San Juan, Condado, Hato Rey, Rio Piedras, Guaynabo, Bayamon, Isla Verde.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 9 miles.
The hotel's location in historic Old San Juan makes walking the best way around to the numerous shops, restaurants, and historic sites. Hopping on and off the district’s open-air trolleys is free. Nearby attractions: San Juan Cathedral - across street / San Juan Gate - 1 block / Puerto Rico Indian Museum - 1 block / La Fortaleza (governor's mansion) - 2 blocks / Casa Blanca museum & garden - 2 blocks / African Heritage Museum - 3 blocks / Pablo Casals Museum - 3 blocks / San Felipe del Morro fortress - 0.5 mile / San Cristobal Castle - 0.5 mile / Plaza Las Americas (shopping, dining) - 7 miles / Pinones forest (bicycling, hiking, surfing) - 12 miles / El Yunque Rainforest - 31 miles.
This property has a smoke-free policy
Rum lovers rejoice! Recently opened as the only rum bar in San Juan, Caña is lively at night, more relaxed at lunchtime and offers the best in local light fare cuisine. Experience rum tasting like never before, with a rum infused menu, and an in house rummalier, to guide you through samples of some of the best and oldest rums Puerto Rico has to offer.
Shaded by Hotel El Convento's famous 300-year old nispero fruit tree, Patio del Nispero is located on the ground floor of the stately open-air courtyard in the hotel. Open for breakfast and lunch daily, Patio del Nispero is a welcome culinary treat serving international gourmet fare in casual yet elegant surroundings. From the best banana nut pancakes,to creative and hearty sandwiches and salads, with even traditional Puerto Rican dishes, alfresco dining has never been more tasteful!
El Convento's fine dining experience, Il Perugino offers the finest Northern Italian menu on the island, where guests can enjoy award winning cuisine that transforms classic dishes into a heavenly delicacy.
There's something cooking in Old San Juan where the food is inventive, the service never misses a beat, and the wine list is exceptional. The atmosphere at El Picoteo is all about food and mood. Hot or cold, tapas warm you up for mas tapas de picotear. El Picoteo offers a cornucopia of choice without parallel on the island. After a sampling of delectable tapas, try the paella - voted best on the island! The gazpacho, tortillas, empanadillas, croquetas, specialty pizzas are all fantastico. The wine list fills classic bistro slots with imaginative producers and delectable desserts round out the eclectic menu. This is the place that defines the tapas and paella experience.
Hotel El Convento offers superb meeting and banquet facilities. With close proximity to the financial center in San Juan, and 7 multi-use meeting rooms of varying sizes, the hotel is the perfect venue for banquets, charity events, and high-level corporate affairs. The 2700 sq. ft. Salon Campeche is a spectacular ballroom and can accommodate from 250 - 300 people for classroom/banquet seating. For smaller gatherings and corporate functions, choose from Salon Oller which accommodates 75 people for a seated event; Salon Paoli, perfect for a group of 50; Salon Zafiro, for a group of 35, the Executive Boardroom which seats 12. Two additional rooms are available for up to 40 people. The hotel has every amenity the business traveler needs to assure a successful trip from audiovisual facilities, computer ports, dual-line data port phones in each guest and banquet room, Internet access, and valet parking. Restaurants are located within the hotel and we also provide expert catering services.
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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Nov 24, check-out Nov 25
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Overall score
4.4 out of 5
(25 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
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Score
5 out of 5
Unique and worth the cost!
Phil Nov 10, 2009
The room was unbelievable. Marble floors, antique furniture, chandeliers, built-in wooden closets, close to el Morro and in ... the heart of the ambiance of Old San Juan. It was worth the cost. The staff was quite helpful at recommending places to go, things to see and do. Staff fluent in Spanish and English. I will stay there again when travelling to San Juan. The hot tub and pool on the fourth floor overlook Old San Juan, refreshing at the end of the day. Complimentary wine and cheese reception in the evening, with quality wine and cheese. Great experience.
Traveler type: Couples
close to el Morro fort, Fortalezze street (main shopping area), and other Old San Juan landmarks
Score
2 out of 5
Beautiful hotel, inexperienced staff
Tea Olive Nov 2, 2009
El Convento is a beautiful little hotel. It's quiet and elegant, and located in the older part of San Juan. There are many ... nice shops and restaurants (and also the historic fort) within walking distance.Unfortunately, the experience level of the staff doesn't match the elegance of the hotel. We checked in at noon on a busy Sunday, when a large group of guests were checking out to leave on cruise ships. Although we waited for the rush to subside, the staff was still flustered and it took around 30-40 minutes to get our bags tagged and into a storage area (check-in time wasn't until 3PM). They took my cell phone number and said they'd call when the room was ready. No one called, so we returned at 2:45 and rooms were ready for check-in.The room was beautifully furnished. Unfortunately, there was no running water. When I called the front desk at 3:30, I was told it would be restored "soon". We spent the afternoon out in the heat and returned at 6 PM. Still no water. No way to flush the toilet or wash our hands. Again, the front desk said "soon". Housekeeping came to each room with a bucket of water to force-flush toilets. It turns out that the water problem extended throughout that section of the city. But it was clear that the general manager wasn't on duty and the desk manager wasn't able to handle unhappy guests by herself. Three other staff members at the front desk just stood and watched. At 7 PM I finally asked them to find us another hotel. We re-packed, they agreed to refund our fees through [...], and they booked several of us into the Marriott Courtyard Isle Verde (with running water). When the taxi finally dropped us off at 8:30 PM, we discovered El Convento had paid for my fare but not the others. Very awkward situation. The water problem was out of their control. But some basic customer service moves (quickly and proactively informing guests, keeping them updated, even meeting them in the lobby with bottled water) might have kept tempers under control. During a major situation like that, there also needs to be a manager on duty with decision-making authority. I didn't like having to come up with my own resolution at 7 PM. Not good for an expensive hotel that bills itself as a "small luxury hotel of the world".
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
(Close) to Absolute Perfection ...
clb331 Oct 26, 2009
We've stayed in many locations: resorts, cities, off the beaten path .. El Convento is the top of our list! Quiet luxury, ... not pretentious, great service .. not an ostentatious lobby - but what a room. Not the largest, not the newest - just simply the most comfortable, elegant. Everything in order. Wine and cheese at 6 is very civilized - and very good selection. Love the honor bar. Beautiful view ( Room 408 ). WILL return again!
Traveler type: Couples
Go out to the beaches to the East of San Juan - stunning, and where the locals go. Hotel will arrange a car rental and pick up ( $32 a day !) WELL worht the drive - away from the crowds at Condado or Isle Verde. FOOD: St. Germain, hands down.
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close to el Morro fort, Fortalezze street (main shopping area), and other Old San Juan landmarks
--Phil, Lima, OH Nov 10, 2009
Go out to the beaches to the East of San Juan - stunning, and where the locals go. Hotel will arrange a car rental and pick up ( $32 a day !) WELL worht the drive - away from the crowds at Condado or Isle Verde. FOOD: St. Germain, hands down.
--clb331, Buffalo, NY Oct 26, 2009
Fortaleza--great bargain deals; but even better if you have time to take bus to Rio Piedras (market take bus number A9 or M1)
--visitor, Oakland, CA Oct 26, 2009
Overall score
4.4 out of 5
(25 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
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Score
5 out of 5
Unique and worth the cost!
Phil Nov 10, 2009
The room was unbelievable. Marble floors, antique furniture, chandeliers, built-in wooden closets, close to el Morro and in ... the heart of the ambiance of Old San Juan. It was worth the cost. The staff was quite helpful at recommending places to go, things to see and do. Staff fluent in Spanish and English. I will stay there again when travelling to San Juan. The hot tub and pool on the fourth floor overlook Old San Juan, refreshing at the end of the day. Complimentary wine and cheese reception in the evening, with quality wine and cheese. Great experience.
Traveler type: Couples
close to el Morro fort, Fortalezze street (main shopping area), and other Old San Juan landmarks
Score
2 out of 5
Beautiful hotel, inexperienced staff
Tea Olive Nov 2, 2009
El Convento is a beautiful little hotel. It's quiet and elegant, and located in the older part of San Juan. There are many ... nice shops and restaurants (and also the historic fort) within walking distance.Unfortunately, the experience level of the staff doesn't match the elegance of the hotel. We checked in at noon on a busy Sunday, when a large group of guests were checking out to leave on cruise ships. Although we waited for the rush to subside, the staff was still flustered and it took around 30-40 minutes to get our bags tagged and into a storage area (check-in time wasn't until 3PM). They took my cell phone number and said they'd call when the room was ready. No one called, so we returned at 2:45 and rooms were ready for check-in.The room was beautifully furnished. Unfortunately, there was no running water. When I called the front desk at 3:30, I was told it would be restored "soon". We spent the afternoon out in the heat and returned at 6 PM. Still no water. No way to flush the toilet or wash our hands. Again, the front desk said "soon". Housekeeping came to each room with a bucket of water to force-flush toilets. It turns out that the water problem extended throughout that section of the city. But it was clear that the general manager wasn't on duty and the desk manager wasn't able to handle unhappy guests by herself. Three other staff members at the front desk just stood and watched. At 7 PM I finally asked them to find us another hotel. We re-packed, they agreed to refund our fees through [...], and they booked several of us into the Marriott Courtyard Isle Verde (with running water). When the taxi finally dropped us off at 8:30 PM, we discovered El Convento had paid for my fare but not the others. Very awkward situation. The water problem was out of their control. But some basic customer service moves (quickly and proactively informing guests, keeping them updated, even meeting them in the lobby with bottled water) might have kept tempers under control. During a major situation like that, there also needs to be a manager on duty with decision-making authority. I didn't like having to come up with my own resolution at 7 PM. Not good for an expensive hotel that bills itself as a "small luxury hotel of the world".
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
(Close) to Absolute Perfection ...
clb331 Oct 26, 2009
We've stayed in many locations: resorts, cities, off the beaten path .. El Convento is the top of our list! Quiet luxury, ... not pretentious, great service .. not an ostentatious lobby - but what a room. Not the largest, not the newest - just simply the most comfortable, elegant. Everything in order. Wine and cheese at 6 is very civilized - and very good selection. Love the honor bar. Beautiful view ( Room 408 ). WILL return again!
Traveler type: Couples
Go out to the beaches to the East of San Juan - stunning, and where the locals go. Hotel will arrange a car rental and pick up ( $32 a day !) WELL worht the drive - away from the crowds at Condado or Isle Verde. FOOD: St. Germain, hands down.
Score
5 out of 5
Stay at El Convento
visitor Oct 26, 2009
very friendly staff; would definitely stay there again ...
Traveler type: Family
Fortaleza--great bargain deals; but even better if you have time to take bus to Rio Piedras (market take bus number A9 or M1)
Score
4 out of 5
Nice Historic Stay
TrevMo Oct 11, 2009
Very nice hotel in Old San Juan. If you are looking for a historic place to stay and want to stay away from the "resort" ... area, this is the place to go.
Traveler type: Couples
You can spend hours walking the streets and staying busy exploring the area.
Score
4 out of 5
Hotel El Convento Reivew
Blonde_Scholar Oct 3, 2009
The hotel is lovely and historic. I was able to use my GPS to find it. Old San Juan is a great part of the city boasting ... lots of culture -- great food, people, location. Be prepared to drive down a couple cobble streets on your way to the hotel -- they are a tight squeeze. If you get flustered easily, you may not want to be the one behind the wheel. I would definately stay at this hotel again. It's beautiful!
Traveler type: Business
If using your American GPS hand-held unit (I used the one in my Sprint Blackberry; although my rental car hand one in it as well), you may want to put "Street" into the address versus "Calle" as you would in the US mainland. I almost got lost trying to type it in as one would write the address in Puerto Rico.
Score
5 out of 5
Great Hotel, Worth the Money
Music man Aug 4, 2009
The hotel is in a great location. You can walk around Old San Juan and feel safe and comfortable. The fort is easy to get ... too. Wine and chees hour was fantastic. The service staff was great. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
Fantastic Hotel in Old San Juan
L&K from NYC Jul 27, 2009
Elegant hotel within walking distance of everything in Old San Juan. Great service without being stuffy. Quiet rooms. ... Romantic too as we saw 3 weddings in our 5 day stay! We really enjoyed the wine and cheese reception every night at 6 and our beach privileges at La Concha, a modern resort in Condado.
Traveler type: Couples
Resort privilege at La Concha in Condado.
Score
5 out of 5
A perfect hotel
I survived Puerto Rico Jul 14, 2009
A wonderful hotel. It has real ambience and provided helpful service. Great coffee in the morning, fantastic happy hour from ... 6 to 7 and helpful staff who would even hail a taxi for me. Very charming with bats flying around the courtyard tree at night. Great views, great pool, great location. Worth every penny.
Traveler type: Couples
Enjoy the fantastic cheese plate during happy hour at the hotel. Better than any restaurant we ate in in San Juan
Score
5 out of 5
Excellent location; outstanding staff!
Staples913 Jul 12, 2009
Enjoyed the phenomenal beauty and grandeur of this elegant hotel. Good restaurants and amenities. Fantastic location. ... Hotel staff was very helpful, especially with arranging activities and adventures for us.
Traveler type: Couples
Room had a frig so by walking a short distance to the SuperMax food store, it was easy to get cold cuts, bread, beer, wine, and lots more to help cut down on restaurant spending. (Note: Restaurants and bars were lots of fun -- don't cut them out altogether)
Score
4 out of 5
Great hotel, excellent service
fletc001 Jun 3, 2009
Near lots of shopping! ...
Traveler type: Friends
Score
4 out of 5
Beautiful Hotel, Great Location.
happy couple May 19, 2009
Lovely hotel in a great location. Good, clean room with a nice view of San Juan streets. Reserved a queen sized bed through ... Orbitz for our honeymoon, ended up with two doubles and were told that the hotel was full and nothing could be changed. Also, power flickered off several times, but seemed ok at the shops next door. Hotel restaurant had limited menu... much better options within walking distance.
Traveler type: Couples
Parrot Club had the best Mofongo around.
Score
5 out of 5
Fantastic!
Sue Apr 22, 2009
From the minute we arrived at the valet parking station to the time we left we were treated with exceptional service. One of ... the hotel porters, James, happened to be talking to the valet when we arrived and he took our names, introduced himself, took our luggage and provided recommendations for shopping and restaurants. The front desk manager provided us with exceptional rooms that were absolutely beautiful. It was our daughter and son-in-law's first visit to Puerto Rico and she made sure they were given top notch accommodations. The hotel also has a complimentary wine and cheese party each evening. The wines were wonderful and the cheese assortment was delicious and beautifully displayed. My husband and I have stayed at the El Convento 4 times and we have loved each experience. We always recommend the hotel to any of our friends or family traveling to the island. It is right in the heart of Old San Juan and within walking distance to great shops, attractions and fabulous restaurants.
Traveler type: Couples
On Calle Forteleza there is a shop with authentic Puerto Rican items. Wonderful store with helpful staff and items made in Puerto Rico, not China.
Score
2 out of 5
Make sure you check the details
Yergie Apr 21, 2009
I'm apparently one of the few people on the Internet that didn't have a great experience at this hotel. Our room was part of ... a Suite on the 3rd floor. They had shut off (and put other guests in) the bedroom space and rolled a temporary bed into the Dining/Living area for us. The bed was real low to the ground and felt like a box spring. No mattress, just a box spring with sheets. No blankets, just sheets. It was really weird for such a nice hotel. The antique furniture was fabulos as was the view but the bed was too big for the space and you couldn't hardly pass between the bed and the dining table to get to the bathroom. There were no night stands and the phone was 30 feet away from the bed - lousy for our early morning wake up call. After trying to sleep on the miserable bed, we requested another room and were told that only one room was available. It had two twin beds and cigarette smoke pouring in through the ventilation. But the beds were soft and we were exhausted so we took the room. Then the noise started. Loud banging late into the night that started again before dawn. I swear we were sleeping next to elevator equipment but couldn't verify that. It took the front desk over an hour to honor our request for a room change. We believe they purposely put us in the worst room they had to punish us for complaining.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
My review of Hotel El Convento
Denise Nov 28, 2008
Great hotel, great location to see old San Juan. If I go to Puerto Rico again, I will definitely stay here ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
In the heart of Old San Juan
Maritza Oct 24, 2008
Hotel is beautiful. Old San Juan style with historic sites at your foot steps. I will go back again and recommend to all. ...
Traveler type: Single
Parrot Club
Score
5 out of 5
Great Hotel Staff
Breena Oct 21, 2008
We stayed for 5 nights during the middle of October. We were planning on staying somewhere else in old SJ until we saw that ... the hotel went on special so the price went down quite a bit. We are so glad that we selected El Convento. The people in the entire hotel are so friendly and go out of their way to help in any way. The rooms are big (we had a queen superior) and very clean. The only thing i would warn others against is that the pool is tiny. It's in a beautiful setting but very tiny. If you are going to SJ though specific for the pool then you shouldn't stay in Old San Juan but stay in the Condado area instead. El Convento is absolutely beautiful and romantic and a great choice for any couple deciding to stay.
Traveler type: Family
Dining around every corner
Score
5 out of 5
Classic
Paul Oct 16, 2008
This was an old Convent. 24 hrs of good coffee meant I was constantly wired. They had wine and cheese at 6-7. The cheese ... was pretty good. Not just a plain selection. People that worked there were very helpful and friendly. I was there during the rainy season and they had umbrellas you could borrow which was great. It was in a good location, close to a lot of old San Juan fun. If you're looking for a good beach, there is none close by. You either need to get a cab to their sister hotel or walk about 25 minutes. I walked it, didn't mind. Their pool is small but good enough for splashing around. And they have a nice hot tub you can sit in while enjoying the view of the church across the street. If you're looking for a classic looking hotel that is relaxing, this is the place.
Traveler type: Single
Cafe El Punto. 105 Fortaleza St. This is at the end of the hallway with some shopping inside. Excellent PR food. I think it's only open for lunch. Not fancy or romantic but if you want a taste of the local food it's good for that.
Score
4 out of 5
Surprise
Tom Aug 5, 2008
This was not what I was expecting for the price paid. rooms are small and some on lower level are dark. I adjusted and ... enjoyed my stay, but it was a definite surprise.
Traveler type: Friends
great shopping and dining in the area
Score
5 out of 5
great place to stay
Benjamin May 20, 2008
The Hotel El Convento was a superb place to stay. The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful in making reservations ... to dining and day trips. The location in Old San Juan was perfect for site seeing. The restaurants in the hotel were very good, all three.
Traveler type: Couples
All the museums, shopping and dining in Old San Juan were within a short walking distance.
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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close to el Morro fort, Fortalezze street (main shopping area), and other Old San Juan landmarks
--Phil, Lima, OH Nov 10, 2009
Go out to the beaches to the East of San Juan - stunning, and where the locals go. Hotel will arrange a car rental and pick up ( $32 a day !) WELL worht the drive - away from the crowds at Condado or Isle Verde. FOOD: St. Germain, hands down.
--clb331, Buffalo, NY Oct 26, 2009
Fortaleza--great bargain deals; but even better if you have time to take bus to Rio Piedras (market take bus number A9 or M1)
--visitor, Oakland, CA Oct 26, 2009
You can spend hours walking the streets and staying busy exploring the area.
--TrevMo, Chicago, IL Oct 11, 2009
If using your American GPS hand-held unit (I used the one in my Sprint Blackberry; although my rental car hand one in it as well), you may want to put "Street" into the address versus "Calle" as you would in the US mainland. I almost got lost trying to type it in as one would write the address in Puerto Rico.
--Blonde_Scholar, Lexington, KY Oct 3, 2009
Resort privilege at La Concha in Condado.
--L&K from NYC, NYC Jul 27, 2009
Enjoy the fantastic cheese plate during happy hour at the hotel. Better than any restaurant we ate in in San Juan
--I survived Puerto Rico, Santa Cruz, CA Jul 14, 2009
Room had a frig so by walking a short distance to the SuperMax food store, it was easy to get cold cuts, bread, beer, wine, and lots more to help cut down on restaurant spending. (Note: Restaurants and bars were lots of fun -- don't cut them out altogether)
--Staples913, King of Prussia, PA Jul 12, 2009
Parrot Club had the best Mofongo around.
--happy couple, Tampa, FL May 19, 2009
On Calle Forteleza there is a shop with authentic Puerto Rican items. Wonderful store with helpful staff and items made in Puerto Rico, not China.
--Sue, Rocky River, OH Apr 22, 2009
Parrot Club
--Maritza, Brentwood Oct 24, 2008
Dining around every corner
--Breena, Burlington Oct 21, 2008
Cafe El Punto. 105 Fortaleza St. This is at the end of the hallway with some shopping inside. Excellent PR food. I think it's only open for lunch. Not fancy or romantic but if you want a taste of the local food it's good for that.
--Paul, Philadelphia Oct 16, 2008
great shopping and dining in the area
--Tom, Bryan, TX Aug 5, 2008
All the museums, shopping and dining in Old San Juan were within a short walking distance.
--Benjamin, altha May 20, 2008
Excellent restaurants on Calle Fortaleza and San Francisco. Go to local restaurants for best food values. El Jibarito, La Bonbonera, and Mallorca have good coffee, breakfasts, and lunch.
--Guillermo, Charlotte, NC Sep 26, 2007
Lots of shopping for blocks in every direction.
--Robert, Oklahoma City, OK Sep 9, 2007
Restaurants and bars very close by - but wasn't loud at the hotel at all. Cool cobblestone streets in Old San Juan. Lots of character.
--Susan, Newark, NJ Jun 29, 2007
If you are traveling with children, there is a Ben and Jerry's across the street.
--Jayne, Minneapolis, MN Apr 15, 2007
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