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Plaza De Armas vs Hotel El Convento

Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel El Convento scores significantly higher than Hotel Plaza De Armas Old San Juan. Hotel El Convento comes in at #1 in San Juan with recommendations from 9 sources such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Gayot.

Plaza De Armas
Plaza De Armas
7 / 10
Calle San Jose 202, San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico
From $99 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
  • Air Conditioning
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Location, location, location – but not a lot else. The Plaza de Armas is a rather characterless hotel situated in San Juan’s most character-loaded quarter." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Suites facing the street have charming French doors that open up to cobblestone views." Full review
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Make sure to experience the 1920s elevator at least once, though stairs are quicker.
Frommer's Frommer's
"We recommend this somewhat dowdy property because it offers a clean, comfortable good night's sleep in the heart of the historic zone at an economic rate, not an easy find these days" Full review
Hotel El Convento
Hotel El Convento
9 / 10
100 Cristo St, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $174 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Rooms have preserved their period grandeur, with high ceilings, huge windows, Andalusian tile, and exposed mahogany beams."
Fodor's Fodor's
"All the guest rooms are lavish and inviting, with a mix of wrought-iron and hand-hewn wood furniture, shuttered windows, and mahogany-beamed ceilings." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This former convent remains the most intoxicating option for travelers in search of the essence of Old San Juan." Full review
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Diners have three informal but inventive eateries to choose from, and the cafe has evolved into a brew-pub of sorts with nearly two dozen beers to choose from.
Gayot Gayot
"Hotel El Convento exhibits a timeless aura of old world charm and splendor... Located in Old San Juan, the hotel offers 58 elegant rooms."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"It was a convent for 252 years, and today it's the neighborhood's principal upscale hotel, offering elegant rooms and suites filled with Spanish antique treasures and modern amenities." Full review
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