Small Boutique hotels in OLD SAN JUAN

Enjoying a magnificent location in the heart of Old San Juan, Hotel El Convento is set in a lovingly restored 18th century convent standing opposite the cathedral of San Juan Baptista. This luxury boutique hotel is a short walk from the cruise ship piers and the marina, and offers a number of beaches within easy reach. Perfect for exploring this historic city, many of Old San Juan's most important sights and attractions are just a few steps from the hotel, including the Pablo Casals Museum, the San Felipe del Morro fortress and the National Gallery. Other points of interest on the island are El Yunque National Rain Forest, the Camuy Caves and the Arecibo Observatory. Hotel El Convento hosts three fine dining restaurants: guests can enjoy fine gourmet cuisine at the Patio del Nispero, modern Italian dishes at Pizza e Birra and authentic Spanish tapas at El Picoteo. The hotel has a splendid rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and hot tub, offering great views of Old San Juan, and there is also a fitness room. Guests can take advantage of beach club privileges at the hotel's sister properties at two of the finest beaches in Puerto Rico. Hotel El Convento has 58 delightfully furnished and decorated rooms and suites, featuring ornate hand-crafted furniture, marble bathrooms and Andalusian tiled floors. The rooms combine the authentic style and atmosphere of this historic architectural gem with all modern amenities and comforts.

Located in the heart of Old San Juan, La Terraza de San Juan is situated in a carefully restored 19th century Spanish colonial building. This charming boutique guest house is a short walk from the port with its cruise ship piers and ferry links, and the island's two main airports are just a few minutes' drive away. Perfect for visiting Old San Juan, La Terraza de San Juan is within easy reach of many of this historic city's most important sights and monuments, including the fortress of San Felipe del Morro, the San Juan Baptista cathedral and the Pablo Casals Museum. After busy days sightseeing, guests will find that the neighbourhood is full of delightful restaurants, cafés and chic boutiques. Puerto Rico is world famous as a surfers' paradise, and there are many spectacular beaches within a short drive of the historic district, ideal for water sports enthusiasts and sun worshippers alike. Going slightly further afield, the El Yunque National Rain Forest and the Camuy Caves are just two of this magnificent island's points of interest. La Terraza de San Juan has five painstakingly restored rooms and suites. Authentic colonial tile floors, high wood-beamed ceilings and antique furniture will take guests back two centuries. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and while the traditional colonial style has been maintained, all modern amenities are provided, including air-conditioning, plasma TVs, fully equipped kitchens and washing/drying machines.

Enjoying a fine location in the up-market Condado district of San Juan, O:live Boutique Hotel is a charming luxury property standing in a thoughtfully renovated and restored small hotel building. Ideal for relaxing holidays in this bustling city, there are several beaches within walking distance of the hotel, while there is an excellent choice of restaurants, cafés, night-life and chic shopping in the neighbourhood. Old San Juan with its historic sights and attractions is just a short taxi drive away. Decorated in an eclectic style that combines Spanish, Italian, French and Moroccan elements, O:live Boutique Hotel has a rooftop terrace with a plunge pool offering splendid views of the Condado Lagoon. The hotel has an exclusive restaurant serving Mediterranean fusion cuisine, and guests can also dine at the "Mesa Comunale del Chef" - the chef's table, sharing culinary secrets in an informal, friendly atmosphere. O:live Boutique Hotel has just 15 intimate rooms, all decorated in the same original style as the rest of the hotel. The rooms feature see-through rainfall showers and queen-size beds, and come with a range of modern amenities, including Wi-Fi internet connection and flat-screen TVs.