http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-21T15:26:42Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/1137 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/21/155310/446 <![CDATA[<p><p><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/historichotelslogo.png" class="imgborder">We do love that extra hour every fall - though some whine and moan about it getting dark early, it's an extra hour of sleep, and earlier dark means earlier cocktail hour--what's not to like? <p> <p>We have even more to be pumped about this year. <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Historic%20Hotels%20of%20America"><b>Historic Hotels of America</b></a> wants us to take advantage of the extra hour with their "Fall Back in Time" promotions from October 1 through November 30. These hotel deals are centered around the year that the historic hotels were founded.<p>We're particularly fond of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+El+Convento/local/1137"><b> Hotel El Convento's</b></a> special. Founded in 1888, this Old San Juan delight is <a href="http://historichotels.org/hotel/Hotel_El_Convento">offering bottles of wine</a> at any of their restaurants for travelingmcmahans 2008-09-22T13:39:53-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/3/11/104745/076 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/el-convento-front.jpg" class="imgborder"><p>If you have your heart set on staying the night inside the walls of Old San Juan you will no doubt consider <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+El+Convento/local/1137"><b>El Convento Hotel</b></a>, which is a former convent in the middle of the historic walled town. <p> Be prepared, there are no ocean front rooms here, nor any beach or sprawling pool area to speak of. This is a charming old Spanish Colonial property with some updates (flat screen television and wireless access). However, the maze of terraces and quiet sitting areas, some offering day-long complimentary beverage service, along with the impossible to beat location are reasons why folks choose to stay here. <p> If you are looking to stay in a quiet location that markj 2008-03-11T11:45:08-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2005/1/20/104653/260 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/elconvento.jpg" align="right"> <p>Looking for a place with bay views where you can hit Old San Juan on foot? Check out <a href="http://www.elconvento.com">Hotel El Convento</a>. Make sure you check with the hotel on whether or not breakfast is included with this package, they don't say either way in the message we received.</p> <p>According to National Geographic Traveler, visitors can save 15 percent on the "Romantic Memories" package at the Hotel El Convento in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Guests receive a three-night stay, afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres, access to the hotel's fitness center, champagne, and chocolate. With this exclusive offer, rates for all three nights start at $739.50 (May 1 to November 30) or $1,109.25 (until April 30) per markj 2005-01-20T11:02:25-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/