In a prime spot in Old San Juan, El Convento is a historic monument-turned-luxe boutique hotel. Built in 1651 as the New World’s first Carmelite convent, the 67 rooms and five suites channel Spanish-colonial style, with tiled floors and mahogany furniture. Service is polished, from the reception to the alfresco patio restaurant.
This sturdy baroque beacon is packed with priceless old-world relics and oozes subtle ‘Siglo de Oro’ (Golden Age) charm. Check out the Goya-esque tapestries in the hallway or the late-afternoon tranquility of the enclosed inner courtyard. Plunge into the tiny pool and Jacuzzi with sweeping views over the cathedral and Old San Juan.