- For 250 Years It Served As The Home To Carmelite Nuns, Heart Of San Juan. The City Is Rich In History And El Convento Has Emerged From A Magnificent Restoration As Its Principal Hotel. Blending Imposing Spanish Architecture With Details Like Wooden Beams, Hand Made Tiles, Colonnades, Each Of The 59 Rooms And Suites Recreates Spain*S Golden Age, Carved Chairs, Velvet Settees, Antique Chests Provide A Historic Mood While The Entertainment System, Multi Telephones And Modern Bathrooms Fulfill The Needs Of Today*S Travelers. Relax By The Plunge Pool Or View Filled Terrace, Then Sip A Pina Colada In One Of The Cocktail Lounges. Dining Is A Constant Joy At El Convento. From The Cool Of The Casual Patio Restaurant To The Regal Splendor Of The Ponce De Leon, You Will Appreciate Sumptuous International Cuisine.