My husband and I got married on February 14, 2025 at Hotel El Convento (our ceremony held at La Rogativa and reception inside the hotel in Salon Campeche), and we could not have asked for a more magical venue. From the venue’s location being right in the heart of Old San Juan, to the stunning interior of the hotel and view from La Rogativa, - from start to finish, everything about our experience was exceptional! Our ceremony at La Rogativa was breathtakingly beautiful and the perfect size for our ~ 100 total guests. We received so many compliments from guests on how breathtaking the views were from this historic site and how great it was that it was just a short walk from the hotel (we even hired Pleneros to play live music for us during our walk from the ceremony to cocktail hour!). With stunning views of the ocean and the charm of Old San Juan all around us, it was the perfect backdrop for our vows. It was so intimate, timeless, and incredibly romantic. The reception was held in Salón Campeche, one of the hotel’s gorgeous ballrooms. The high windows and ceilings gave the space a grand yet warm feel, and the layout worked perfectly for our group of guests. We worked with a great wedding planner and team of vendors that Hotel El Convento recommended to use, and everything from the lighting to the table setup was thoughtfully done and we were able to add so many personal touches to our wedding - despite it being a destination for us (we are from Virginia).
The buffet dinner (Old San Juan buffet) was a huge highlight. Our guests are still talking about it! Some of our favorite dishes were the mini plantain mofongo, red snapper, and the island root escabeche – all beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. The cocktail hour and reception drinks were another standout. The hotel created amazing signature cocktails just for us, including a spicy margarita that was a crowd favorite! We loved trying our food and drinks during our menu tasting - which our awesome wedding coordinators (Nelia Sanchez and Gabriela Cortes) helped us schedule during our trip to San Juan a few months before the wedding. For getting ready, we reserved the Executive Boardroom for the bride and bridesmaids, and it was just perfect. Spacious, private, and super convenient. We were even able to order food and mimosas from the hotel kitchen throughout the day, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Hotel El Convento also provided a helpful list of recommended planners and vendors, which made organizing everything from afar so much easier. The vendors we used have a ton of experience assisting with weddings at Hotel El Convento, which made things a lot less stressful for my husband and I! Every recommendation that we received from Hotel El Convento and our awesome team of vendors ended up being truly amazing. If you're considering a destination wedding in Puerto Rico, we wholeheartedly recommend Hotel El Convento! The charm and location of the venue, proximity to Old San Juan’s historic sites, bars, and restaurants, and quality of the service we received from staff made our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more!

We hosted our wedding reception at Hotel El Convento on July 4, 2025, and it was truly a dream come true.

From start to finish, Nelia, our event coordinator, was absolutely perfect. Planning a destination wedding from outside of Puerto Rico could have been overwhelming, but Nelia made everything seamless. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and responsive—always taking the time to answer questions and work through details over phone and email. Her care and professionalism made all the difference.

The cocktail hour and reception food were outstanding. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how delicious everything was. The drinks were strong, refreshing, and kept everyone in high spirits throughout the night.

We chose Salón Campeche for the reception, and it was breathtaking. The historic charm and romantic ambiance were unforgettable—our guests are still talking about how beautiful the space was.

A huge shoutout to Ariadne from KAZ Events—she was phenomenal. Ariadne kept everything running smoothly and made sure every detail of the night unfolded flawlessly. Her calm presence, professionalism, and ability to manage the flow of the evening allowed us to relax and truly enjoy the celebration.

Thank you to the entire Hotel El Convento team, and especially to Nelia and Ariadne, for giving us the most magical and memorable night of our lives.

We recently had the opportunity to celebrate our wedding at the catedral basilica menor de San Juan Bautista and have our reception at Hotel el Convento in their Salon Martorrell. I can't say how grateful I am of the staff and the support Hotel el Convento had for me and my wife. They were extremely flexible and accommodating with our details for the reception. We do not live in Puerto Rico but Nelia was extremely supportive, helpful and professional in getting the hotel ready and working with our vendors to have everything ready the reception day.

When we arrived the staff greeted me and my wife warmly and had our suite ready for us without any delay. The hotel is a beautiful piece of history which is one of the reasons we chose it for our stay and reception.

We also chose to have our reception here because of the amazing location right in front of the San Juan Bautista cathedral were we celebrated our marriage. Salon Martorrell inside the hotel el convento is an amazing place with beautiful painted walls, celebrating remarkable women who embody faith and literature in the Spanish. It is perfect for a small and intimate reception. It accommodated all 38 of us with spare space for dancing, beautiful decor. The room is perfect sized for a wedding this size and makes the memories much more enjoyable and intimate.

Additionally, our guests and us loved the food, the highlights were the skirt steak and the three petite desserts. The atmosphere during our wedding celebration could not have been more perfect. Thank you Nelia and her team for creating such a beautiful atmosphere for us and our guests!