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The Gallery Inn vs Hotel El Convento
The Gallery Inn and Hotel El Convento are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel El Convento scores significantly higher than The Gallery Inn. Hotel El Convento has a TripExpert Score of 95 with endorsements from 9 sources such as Frommer's, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
The Gallery Inn
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204 - 206 Norzagaray St, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
From $98 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Multilingual
Concierge
"This is not a place for introverts: You'll undoubtedly get drawn into late-afternoon wine-and-cheese gatherings on the sunny terrace or a concert in the music room."
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Ask for a room with a view, as this is Old San Juan's only lodging facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Fodor's
"Nothing like this rambling, eclectic inn exists anywhere else in San Juan—or Puerto Rico, for that matter."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Owned by the same couple for decades, the historic Gallery Inn is run like an informal B&B."
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DK Eyewitness
"The quirkiest hotel in town is also among the most endearing, thanks to eccentric live-in owners Jan D Esposo and Hernan "Manuco" Gandia."
Afar Magazine
"Old San Juan is known for its atmospheric and historic hotels, but none quite match the Gallery Inn for personality and creativity."
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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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