El Convento
The El Convento Hotel is a boutique luxury hotel that is housed in a historic colonial landmark that was originally built as a convent in 1646. El Convento offers 58 rooms that boast lovingly restored period features, such as wooden beams and handmade furniture. The hotel is located in the heart of Old San Juan and is in easy walking distance from all the nightlife and shopping as well as the waterfront promenade. The El Convento hotel also houses four different restaurants including the Patio Del Nispero, a fine dining establishment with seating in a tropical colonial courtyard. The El Convento hotel is rated as a AAA Four Diamond property and is the oldest member of Historic Hotels of America.
El Convento
100 Cristo St.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
(787) 723-9621
elconvento.com
The Gallery Inn
The Gallery Inn is a 22-room boutique hotel that has been created by linking together six townhouses that sit on top of San Juan's historic north wall. The hotel has numerous gardens and brick patios that feature statues and fountains and a wine deck that looks out over the colonial architecture of Old San Juan. The Gallery Inn is owned by an artist and hosts five separate art studios as well as a music studio that is frequently the site of concerts by local musicians. The hotel and the surrounding grounds are frequently used for weddings and other events so be sure to book this gorgeous hotel well ahead of time. The Gallery Inn was chosen as one of the "top" places to stay in the entire Caribbean by National Geographic Traveler in April 2009.
Galería San Juan
204-206 Norzagaray St.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
(797) 722-1808
thegalleryinn.com
The Cervantes
The Cervantes hotel in Old San Juan is both a tribute to the writer of the same name and a showcase for works of art by contemporary artists from Puerto Rico. The hotel has 12 rooms that are each individually decorated, designed and themed as well as a street front restaurant called "Panza" that serves international fare with a Caribbean flair.The location of the Cervantes hotel puts you in close proximity to many other dining options and much of the activities in the walkable historic core of San Juan. The Cervantes was recently added to the Conde Nast Johansen's guide and is only the second hotel in Puerto Rico to receive such a distinction.
The Cervantes
329 Calle Del Recinto Sur
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901
(787) 724-7722
cervantespr.com
Article Written By Vincent Madrone
Based in San Francisco, Vincent Madrone is a professional freelance travel writer and voiceover artist. He has written extensively for online and print publications, including USA Today Travel Tips, A to Z World Travel and Viva Travel Guides. Madrone also writes health-related articles for various online publications.
