6 Former Monasteries and Convents Transformed Into Gorgeous Motels
Can you imagine anything more peaceful than roaming the hallowed halls of a former monastery? How about sleeping in one? Religious sites all over the world are being renovated and turned into luxury hotels and properties with stunning interiors and views to match. These reimagined relics become tranquil oases for travelers looking for a reprieve after a day of roaming cobblestone streets exploring ancient cities.
Book a massage under original vaulted stone ceilings, admire religious antiquities, or wander centuries-old medicinal gardens while the waves crash in the distance. From a 15th-century monastery on a Croatian island to a 17th-century Roman Catholic convent in the heart of San Juan, here are six of the most spectacular monasteries and convents turned luxury lodgings around the world.