I was the poster that started the thread about planning a trip to El Yunque.

On the way to STJ in Feb 2012, we stopped over in PR for three nights. A few in our group wanted to see something new and on a whim, we booked rooms at the El Convento.

We had a fantastic time. We spent the trip on foot, walking everywhere in the old city. We did both of the forts, a tour of the governers mansion, and a lot of strolling around. We are loved the historic El Convento. It is on the higher price end but we felt the location and the extras like a fantastic nightly reception was worth it. There is a small but lovely rooftop pool with a seating area that has nice views over the old city and harbor. It was a great spot to cool off at the end of the day before getting ready for dinner.

Now I am trying to plan a February 2014 trip to El Yunque. Our plan is to stay for 4 nights on our way to STJ (again). We like smaller accomodations and I like a clean, well-run place. We would like a place with nice outdoor areas to relax in the evenings. Would welcome any suggestions.