The historic Hotel El Convento was opened as a convent in 1651 and reopened as a hotel in 1963 by an heir to the Woolworth fortune. Rita Hayworth and Ethel Merman are among its famous guests. The hotel sets the standard for luxury in Old San Juan. This gem of Spanish Colonial architecture was meticulously restored with handcrafted tiles, thick mahogany beams, velvet settees and hand-carved chairs.
Hotel El Convento
Discover historic charm and elegance
The historic Hotel El Convento was opened as a convent in 1651 and reopened as a hotel in 1963 by an heir to the Woolworth fortune. Rita Hayworth and Ethel Merman are among its famous guests. The hotel sets the standard for luxury in Old San Juan. This gem of Spanish Colonial architecture was meticulously restored with handcrafted tiles, thick mahogany beams, velvet settees and hand-carved chairs.
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100 Cristo Street
Old San Juan,
PR
San Juan
Local: 787-723-9020
Phone: (800) 468-2779
Alt: (787) 723-9020
info@elconvento.com
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Puerto Rico
With splendid beaches near cities and on remote islands, Puerto Rico's museums, historical sites and restaurants practically play second fiddle.