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Reviews of EL Colonial Adults Only 3 stars

312 Calle de San Francisco, Old San Juan, 00901 San Juan, Puerto Rico

#1 of 84 hotels in San Juan

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 647 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Adults only

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Luis was an excellent host. Free drinks offered at bar. Great place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Breakfast was not included.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location, OLD hotel and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I should have done more research before booking a hotel that was 100+ years old. You can't flush paper down the toilet which was gross when not used to it. The view from the rooftop lounge was underwhelming.

    The location was unbeatable. We were close to one of the best restaurants in San Juan and walking distance to excellent shopping and attractions. The 24-hour bar was a nice touch and the staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Cozy clean hotel with fun energized staff in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can flush toilet paper down toilets.

    Great Staff and free drinks in the lobby 24/7.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    10
    Comfortable, friendly, would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Made me comfortable as soon as I arrived (so nice after hectic traveling). Great location. Inclusive drinks was a nice touch (and very convenient in the morning when I wanted tea or a Diet Coke).

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property could use some updates.

    Staff was fabulous. Loved the open bar. Location is central and near many restaurants and bars.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    Fun and charming hotel, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Furniture in room is minimal and chintzy…e.g., one rusted out, $2 garage sale plastic chair, and two broken, $20 particleboard side tables…I’d expect a bit better from a refurbished hotel at $200/night Music in lobby was mostly super cheesy pop/club music, except for Jazz one evening. It’s strange to hear music that a 13-year-old girl would pick in an “adults only” hotel. Blaring teenybopper music at 6:30 am just doesn’t work

    Excellent location The open bar is fun, with good drinks Staff is very friendly and helpful Rooftop lounge has great views Interesting mix of guests Nice bed

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    It was a fun experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small rooms. Due to the amount of rain it was very damp. Not as clean as I am used to.

    Friendly service and the free bar was a bonus !

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing that I didn’t like!

    The special layout and design. Great staff. Perfect location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    I would highly recommend this place to anyone
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, free drinks, clean, quite hotel in the heart of the city. Amazing stuff, always ready to help!

    Great stuff and location! Nice little bar with free drinks, always a plus:)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Great location, friendly staff, quiet hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    There's no pool.

    I loved that they have an open bar for guests. The location in Old San Juan was perfect, walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants. I also like that they gave parking suggestions for me before my arrival.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel and location. Would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The shower was very hard to get the right water temperature.

    Very good service. Every one of the staff were friendly and helpful. The location for exploring Old San Juan could not be better. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The free bar is amazing. The rooftop is a great place to relax and look over the old city.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    9.0
    Excellent and enjoyable time @ Old San Juan!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathroom was very small so that did not meet my expectations.

    I absolutely loved staying here, the open bar is definitely a bonus. Everyone was very attentive and kudos to Cristian, he is very personable and friendly, my husband and I enjoyed our evening talks with him @ the bar, he definitely made my stay a lot more pleasant. The location was also great, you can walk to any restaurants, bars, stores etc. You really do not need a car.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    8.0
    A welcoming home in the heart of Old San Juan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tiles were loose on the floor of my room, which could have caused one to trip. The bed was rickety and the mattress harder than I am used to.

    A great location and excellent staff. They really made me feel welcome

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    Amazing staff, location and atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not something that we had an issue with but I wanted to give an example of how well the staff work to the disadvantage of no lifts. The property is old and only has stairs so the staff kindly took our bags up to our room.

    The staff were incredible! So friendly and helpful. The location of the property was also incredible and the property itself had a nice terrace and area to sit at the open bar with other guests.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    Great conveniently located hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    There's no elevator. This wasn't a problem for me, but if you have trouble with stairs, keep that in mind.

    The hotel was conveniently located. It has been nicely decorated. The staff was very nice.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful! Would come again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a bit on the small size but the lobby makes up for it.

    Great location. Love the free bar and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful stay at a Boutique Hotel in Old San Juan
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The price for the rooms was a little high considering that there was no elevator and no pool. The rooms were small, and the bathroom could have used a shelf to place toiletries onto.

    The staff was amazing and super helpful. That drinks were included was especially nice. The rooftop deck was gorgeous and great way to end the evening. The location was perfect--right in the middle of old town.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing home base in the middle of Old San Juan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The nature of the marble stairway is that it’s loud. There are a ton of signs posted encouraging people to keep it down and they do, for the most part. But the morning noise on those stairs is notable. The shampoo/conditioner dispensers in the bathroom seemed cheap. And while I appreciate efforts to save on single use plastic, I don’t know if those will hold up.

    Loved the open bar and friendly atmosphere (from those employed at the hotel and other guests). My room was better than I expected. I anticipate they have to do a lot to maintain the rooms and it showed— looked like new paint and bathroom updates. The rooftop was also excellent. It was a great view of San Cristóbal and a great place to catch some more sun. The location also exceeded my expectations- perfect walking distance to everything in Old San Juan. Also LOVED that this place was adults only.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    8.0
    Great service and amazing value for your money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, the service and the open bar

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    It’s a wonderful stay. The employees are very nice and professional. Absolutely enjoyed the bar with free drink.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drink bar and service quality.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    Amazing stay highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So clean amazing rooms amazing staff open bar was incredible

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    Excelente
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking

    Open bar Centro de todo cerca

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional & great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t think of anything!

    We loved the staff and the facilities provided. The rooftop was very fun and beautiful. Luis and Adriel were extremely helpful and pleasant throughout our stay!

    Stayed in September 2023

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