Hotel El Convento vs San Juan Water and Beach Club Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert writers. Overall, Hotel El Convento is preferred by most writers compared to San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel. Hotel El Convento has a TripExpert Score of 95 with praise from 9 reviews including Star Service, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Hotel El Convento
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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
Concierge
"Rooms have preserved their period grandeur, with high ceilings, huge windows, Andalusian tile, and exposed mahogany beams."
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."
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Star Service
"This former convent remains the most intoxicating option for travelers in search of the essence of Old San Juan."
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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
"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
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."
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San Juan Water and Beach Club Hotel
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2 Tartak St, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979, Puerto Rico
From $134 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"It's all fun and chic, of course, and if all you care about is the beach and a place to party till the wee hours, it's probably the place for you."
Fodor's
"Water is everywhere at this boutique hotel, from the droplets that decorate the reception area to the deluge that runs down the glass walls of the elevators."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 80-room Water Club offers great value in ritzy Isla Verde, San Juan."
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Travel + Leisure
"Billed as Puerto Rico's only beachfront boutique hotel, the property has 78 rooms overlooking the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows."
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DK Eyewitness
"This trendy, luxurious boutique hotel has a chic minimalist ambience aimed at a sophisticated clientele."