A stay at Decanter Hotel places you in the heart of San Juan, within a 5-minute drive of Port of San Juan and Pan American Pier. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Condado Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Puerto Rico Convention Center.
What's nearby
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Plaza de Armas - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
La Fortaleza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
San Juan Gate - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Port of San Juan - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Sacred Heart Station - 9 min drive
Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Drunken Cookies - 1 min walk
El Meson Sandwiches - 1 min walk
St. Germain Bistro & Café - 2 min walk
El Batey - 2 min walk
The Mezzanine at St. Germain - 2 min walk
About this property
Decanter Hotel
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 8-minute walk to Port of San Juan
Decanter Hotel offers 19 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This San Juan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Suma Mesa + Barra serving guests of Decanter Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Suma Mesa + Barra - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Bar Catedral - This rooftop bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Open select days.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Bar Catedral
Suma Mesa + Barra
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Front entrance ramp
Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
More
3 floors
Built in 1789
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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Decanter Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
704
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
201
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
55
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
24
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
18
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Nicholas
Travelled with partner
3 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel.
While the staff was friendly and professional, our stay was marred by several major issues. We were unable to check in on time due to housekeeping delays, and on both nights of our stay, the fire alarm went off around 2:30 a.m., forcing all guests to evacuate temporarily.
Although the hotel offered $40 in compensation, it hardly covered the inconvenience — we missed planned activities because of the late check-in and spent much of our time in San Juan exhausted from lack of sleep. For a property that presents itself as a top-tier hotel, the experience was disappointing and not reflective of the quality we expected.
Everything about the Decanter Hotel was amazing! Our room was clean and comfy. They have a coffee machine that is quick and has many options. The staff is extemely nice and friendly. The location is perfect for Old San Juan. I fully recommend this hotel!
Loved the location—easy to walk all over old town, but out of the way and quiet. The room was spacious and pretty, and the staff at the hotel were really kind and helpful.
Went for a couple retreat and I really was impressed with the hotel. It has a great location nearby places to eat or explore. The room has AC and fan but also very spacious! When you walk in, you’re greeted by the front desk to explain the hotel and amenities. They also provide a list of their recommendations for places to eat. The hotel has shared spaces and a rooftop. Staff of the morning is really helpful and servicial. There was no breakfast when we. And but they had a coffee machine and had good coffee! Would come and visit again.
The room was spotless and comfortable. The staff was super knowledgeable and so helpful. The location is close to everything in Old San Juan. This is my go to place to stay when catching an early morning flight at San Juan Airport. It’s at most a fifteen minute trip to the airport and dive down to the cruise docks.
Upon arrival, the front desk gentleman was super helpful and funny. Strongly recommend the upstairs restaurant/bar. Food was delicious, staff was wonderful and views--amazing! Will stay here again when I am traveling to San Juan.
Super nice staff and the rooms are nice, AC not the best but we understand it is an old building. I would have provided 5 stars but we couldn’t visit the rooftop which was the only reason for selecting the hotel. There were a private event which I totally understand as they have a business to run but I would have appreciated if there was a warning during the booking process saying tue rooftop will not be available for the selecting night or nights.
It was my first time staying here. Very cute and quaint boutique hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The place is immaculate. The room was very comfortable. No loud noises. Very well located. I didn't get the chance to go to the bar but perhaps next time. Overall, it was a great experience.