Pros
- Charming boutique hotel built on the site of a 17th-century convent
- Flowering central courtyard
- Renowned fine dining restaurant
- Rooms, though basic, have plenty of character
- Good breakfast
- Event space
- Central location two blocks from Central Park
Bottom Line
Hotel El Convento, a boutique built on the site of (and in the same style as) a former 17-century convent, is the best hotel in Leon. A flowering central courtyard, antiques lining the hallways, and a fine dining restaurant that many consider to be the city's premier option make for a charming stay. Rooms are mid-range but have plenty of character, with details such as brick walls, terracotta tile floors, and wrought-iron bed frames. The hotel added a small pool after our visit.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pool
Location
Near Central Park in Leon
Hotel El Convento is centrally located in Leon, one of Nicaragua's oldest cities. (Leon and Granada have a rivalry going as to which city is the most historic.) Leon is a little rough around the edges, but it does have Spanish Colonial sights, including the impressively restored Leon Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Central America. It also has plenty authentic charm -- expect to see locals riding horses and carts through the streets, as well as fruit stands selling un-ripe mangoes and jocotes, both tart but popular snacks.
- 1-hour-30-minute drive from the airport in Managua
- 5-minute walk to Parque Central de Leon
- 6-minute walk to the Cathedral of Leon (also known as the Basilica Catedral de Leon)
- 2-hour drive to Granada
- 2-hour drive to Matagalpa
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Location
Near Central Park in Leon
Hotel El Convento is centrally located in Leon, one of Nicaragua's oldest cities. (Leon and Granada have a rivalry going as to which city is the most historic.) Leon is a little rough around the edges, but it does have Spanish Colonial sights, including the impressively restored Leon Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Central America. It also has plenty authentic charm -- expect to see locals riding horses and carts through the streets, as well as fruit stands selling un-ripe mangoes and jocotes, both tart but popular snacks.
- 1-hour-30-minute drive from the airport in Managua
- 5-minute walk to Parque Central de Leon
- 6-minute walk to the Cathedral of Leon (also known as the Basilica Catedral de Leon)
- 2-hour drive to Granada
- 2-hour drive to Matagalpa
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Basic Television
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Business Center
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Cable
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Cribs
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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