"Hotel El Convento's bright yellow Spanish Colonial structure is a true landmark in Old San Juan, right up there with the 16th-century cathedral that faces it and the forts and battlements that first established the city. Dating back to the 17th century, the former convent offers a real sense of hushed reverence, with a towering, arched doorway, black-and-white floors, mahogany beamed ceilings, and conquistador-era furnishings and art. It's blessed reminder that there's much more to San Juan than piña coladas on the beach." - Kathleen Squires
