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Hotel El Convento, Austin, Texas Vacations, Family and Luxury Travel Packages

Welcome to El Convento
An architectural landmark in the heart of historic Old San Juan, El Convento, offers an ideal combination of traditional elegance and modern technology.
A former Carmelite convent built three and a half centuries ago, El Convento is a member of Historic Hotels of America, and Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Luxurious accommodations, combined with impeccable service, El Convento's ambience creates an overall guest experience unmatched in Puerto Rico. Long recognized as the Grande Dame of Old World boutique hotels, El Convento has a AAA Four-Diamond rating.
A true classic, El Convento stands proudly as one of the most beautifully restored landmarks in Puerto Rico and is recognized for its welcome atmosphere of sophistication without pretension, providing its guests with style and traditional hospitality, making for an unforgettable stay. Experience El Convento, and become part of the legend.
Hotel El Convento Accommodation
Guest Rooms
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. Designed for comfort, each features amenities for the discerning traveler: individually controlled air-conditioning, flat panel LCD screen TV, BOSE radio & CD player, a refrigerator filled with chilled water, two-line telephones with data ports, complimentary high speed Internet access, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and room safe.
The Garden Terrace, overlooking the Plaza de las Monjas and historic San Juan Cathedral, offers a serene atmosphere with which to enjoy late afternoon cocktails and hors d'oeurvres. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available on the Garden Terrace. When quiet contemplation is in order, visit the Library, directly off the Garden Terrace and revel in a favorite book or magazine.
The Pool Terrace
Luxuriate under the warm tropical sun, enjoy the beautiful sunsets over San Juan Bay, take a dip in the plunge pool or soothe tired feet in the Jacuzzi on the flower-bedecked rooftop Pool Terrace, with its spectacular panoramic views of Old San Juan. El Convento Beach Club
Guests who want a beach experience can take advantage of the El Convento Beach Club and enjoy a day of sand and surf on the most beautiful beach in San Juan, Isla Verde beach. The hotel will be happy to provide guests with an "Introduction Card" to the Isla Verde Beach Resort, where they will have all beach and pool privileges for the day.
The Fitness Center
Guests can work out at the hotel's Fitness Center, complete with treadmill, stair-climber, and free weights. For the ultimate in relaxation, experience a soothing massage. What a way to unwind and discover life's simple pleasures!
Hotel El Convento Dining
Patio del Nispero
When you have an appetite for a gourmet meal in casual yet elegant surroundings, relax in the open-air Patio del Nispero, located in the stately courtyard of El Convento. Alfresco dining has never been so tasteful. Open daily for breakfast and lunch.
EI Picoteo
Rated as one of Old San Juan's finest dining experiences, El Picoteo, overlooking the open-air courtyard will tantalize you with the house specialty, tapas, a true culinary delight. A destination for local epicures and travelers alike, El Picoteo heats up the dining scene. Open Tuesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner. Cafe Bohemio
Hip, upscale Cafe Bohemio succeeds by marrying an innovative menu, fabulous homemade desserts to an engaging atmosphere. Cafe Bohemio merits the distinction of being the place to be and be seen in Old San Juan. Open daily, except Wednesday, for lunch, dinner and late-night entertaining. Il Perugino
Introducing El Convento's newest fine dining experience: Il Perugino, a taste of Umbria on Cristo Street in Old San Juan. Located directly across from the hotel, Il Perugino offers the finest Italian cuisine on the island where guests can enjoy a sumptuous meal - no cash needed. Charge it to your room!
Meetings & Banquets
For the corporate traveler, Hotel El Convento offers superb meeting & banquet facilities and amenities. In close proximity to the city financial center, and with 7 multi-use meeting rooms of varying sizes, the hotel is the ideal venue for banquets, charity events, board meetings, and high-level corporate affairs.
The 2700 sq. ft. Salon Campeche is a spectacular ballroom and can accommodate from 250 to 300 people for classroom or banquet seating. For smaller corporate functions, choose from Salon Oller which accommodates 75 people for a seated event; Salon Paoli, perfect for a group of 50; Salon Martorell, 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: audiovisual facilities, computer ports, dual-line data port phones in each guest and banquet room, Internet access, valet parking; three restaurants located within the hotel, one on Cristo Street; expert catering services.
Weddings
The charming old world style decor and amenities of Hotel El Convento have long made this historic hotel an Old San Juan landmark for weddings and banquets. From the tapestries, marble floors and stained glass windows in the Salon Campeche, the original chapel of the Carmelite Convent with a 48-foot vaulted ceiling, a wall of stained glass windows, and a 12-foot wrought iron gate at its entranceway, to the proximity to the Church of San Juan directly across Cristo Street, the hotel offers elegant surroundings for weddings, anniversaries and christenings.
The romantic ballrooms are the perfect setting to celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime event and can accommodate 50 to 250 guests. Our events team is thoroughly familiar with all the amenities for your event and we offer custom catering, music selection, professional photography, audiovisual facilities, valet parking, and can assist in any legal requirements necessary. From generation to generation, celebrate in the old world style with old world service at Hotel El Convento, where excellence is a tradition.
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