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Hotel El Convento

Type of destination:

  • City
  • Farm / ranch / rural
  • Historic site

Type of accomodation:

  • Hotel / inn


Rates: (in US dollars)

$101 – $150
See details about rates below.


Target Market:

Mid range

Description

Hotel El Convento is in the heart of the city of León, Nicaragua, where the Convent of San Francisco once thrived. Its colonial style and exuberant gardens offer a unique setting that will make your stay a pleasant experience.

We have comfortable rooms, an event space, a cafeteria, and a gourmet restaurant that many consider to be one of the best in Nicaragua.

Whether for business or pleasure, Hotel El Convento is your best option in León!

Rooms

31 executive rooms and one suite.

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Event space (conferences / parties)
  • Hot water
  • Internet connection - Wifi connection at no additional charge
  • Laundry service
  • Private bathroom
  • Restaurant
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Transportation - available with an advance reservation
  • Wheelchair accessible

Activities

  • Adventure sports
  • Bird watching
  • Eco / nature / wildlife
  • Guided tours
  • Mountain climbing
  • Spiritual / religious
  • Walking / hiking

Other: Cultural and archeological tours.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 39

Percentage of local employees: 100%

  • We fully train each new hotel employee on information about the area, general information, and their specific tasks.
  • We hire employees from the local community without making any distinction regarding sex, religion, or political preferences.
  • The hotel administration and all employees are directly involved in saving energy and water.
  • We aim to reduce water and energy consumption in guest rooms by inviting guests to reuse towels and sheets.
  • We use biodegradable cleaning products as much as possible.
  • We have reduced the use of chemical herbicides in the garden, and we use organic products.
  • We separate organic and inorganic wastes and donate the organic waste to feed farm animals (pigs).
  • We comply with all sanitary, environmental, and legal regulations.
  • We are committed to protect the historic and cultural heritage of the city of León.

Rates

$101 – $150

We offer special rates for groups and for extended stays.

For information about rates, please visit:

  • www.elconventonicaragua.com/habitaciones.html (available in Spanish).
  • www.elconventonicaragua.com/rooms.html (available in English).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Managua (MGA)

Travel time to nearest airport: 2 hours

León can be reached year-round.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

July 2012.

Photos courtesy of Hotel El Convento, Nicaragua, for SustainableTrip.org.

Contact Information

Víctor Hugo Sevilla
Manager

2 cuadras al oeste del parque central y media cuadra al norte
León
Nicaragua

Tel: +505/2311-7053 ; +505/2311-7058
Fax: +505/2311-7067

www.elconventonicaragua.com

Verification

Rainforest Alliance Verified™

Date: June, 2011

Sustainability performance:
Environmental management: 53%
Sociocultural management: 56%
Business management: 76%

Overall performance: 65%

Making a Difference

Winner, Making a Difference Award

Winner,
August, 2012

 

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