Make sure to take a few minutes for complementary wine and cheese.
A landmark monument to the Conquistador Age, Hotel El Convento showcases a timeless aura of Old World charm and splendor. Befitting its origins as a Carmelite convent in 1646, this Puerto Rico luxury hotel is a loving restoration of Spanish Colonial architecture and design.
The richly furnished rooms and suites harken back to an era when the New World was new, brimming with handcrafted furniture, mahogany beams, Andalusian tiles, elegant marble bathrooms, and vistas of Old San Juan and its harbor.
Built when the port bustled with commerce and the city walls held foreign invaders at bay, these days you can enjoy stunning sunsets and cocktails on La Veranda Terrace, where, if you close your eyes, you can still hear the snapping of clipper ships' sails.
When you're ready to dine, you'll have to choose between four diverse restaurants, serving cuisine ranging from tapas or Italian to the "Nuevo Latino" flavors of Caña and the gourmet ambience of Patio del Nispero.