Close to Pan American Pier and Escambron Beach, Decanter Hotel offers a vibrant retreat with a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. Savor dinner at the on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant or explore nearby shopping spots - guests rave about the helpful staff.
106 Calle San José, Old San Juan, San Juan, PR, 00901
What's nearby
Port of San Juan - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Escambron Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Condado Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Puerto Rico Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Pan American Pier - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
El Batey - 1 min walk
El Meson Sandwiches - 1 min walk
St. Germain Bistro & Café - 2 min walk
Birra y Empanadas - 2 min walk
Pira-Rum - 1 min walk
About this property
Decanter Hotel
Decanter Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Port of San Juan. The rooftop bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Suma Mesa + Barra, which serves Caribbean cuisine and is open for dinner. Also, Pan American Pier and Puerto Rico Convention Center are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (17 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1789
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 42
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Front entrance ramp
Closed captioned TV
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Decanter Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Decanter Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Decanter Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Decanter Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Decanter Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sheraton Casino (6-min drive) and Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort (7-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Decanter Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Port of San Juan (8-min walk) and Escambron Beach (1.9 mi), along with Condado Beach (2.6 mi) and Puerto Rico Convention Center (3 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Decanter Hotel?
Yes, Suma Mesa + Barra offers Caribbean cuisine.
What's the area around Decanter Hotel like?
Decanter Hotel is in Old San Juan, a short 8-minute walk from Port of San Juan and 3 minutes' walk from San Juan Gate. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Decanter Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
No breakfast service is offered at this property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2025
The rooms are specious and besa comfortable
Giovanni
Giovanni, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Great location front desk was really nice
claudia
claudia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Great place in the heart of old San Juan
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
If you want to have the Old San Juan vacation experience, Decanter is a great place to stay.
Luis
Luis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
The stuff were very helpful and welcoming
Bernabas
Bernabas, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
Enjoyed our stay at the Decanter
We had a nice stay at the Decanter. Great location and even though it can be loud outside with visitors staying up late, we felt the noise was not disruptive to our ability to sleep. Daniel at the front desk was very helpful with suggestions on where to eat and also helped us with figuring out the aor conditioner.
Renee
Renee, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Good location , friendly staff
ANGEL LUIS
ANGEL LUIS, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Daniel made our check-in a breeze – he was so attentive and helpful, even providing us with parking tips. We really appreciated how convenient the hotel's location is; you're truly in the heart of it all, with amazing dining and sightseeing options just a stroll away.
Vivi
Vivi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Old San Juan stay
Our stay in this hotel was very pleasant. Sofia and Daniel were very helpful and very friendly.
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Great location! Nice room! Love
Gerardo
Gerardo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Excellent experience
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Great location and super friendly and helpful staff. The rooftop bar is great and everything is close by. Would recommend and would stay there again.
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Very nice stay
Jared
Jared, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Great hotel within walking distance to so much from shopping to dining to sight seeing. Very clean rooms and the staff are fantastic!!
Robert
Robert, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Love it
Yariliz
Yariliz, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2025
Enjoyed our stay
kimberly
kimberly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Only stayed for a night, but were able to enjoy the rooftop with great night view of Old San Juan, and have a quite sleep in a beautiful and clean place.
Freddyson
Freddyson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Great stay in Old San Juan
I stayed in a room with a terrace and it was lovely. I was worried that the Murphy bed might be uncomfortable, but it was very comfortable! The terrace was huge and with lots of places to sit and some shade. The room was larger than I expected, very clean and comfortable with a/c, a ceiling fan, a great closet (with lots of hangers) and very functional bathroom.
The location of the hotel is excellent - a short walk to everything in Old San Juan, and each staff member I had contact with was extremely friendly and helpful. The building itself is also very beautiful.
I would absolutely recommend staying at the Decanter, it was better than I expected and was a great stay in Old San Juan!
Kate
Kate, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2025
Loved the historical building with some old world charm with rooms being up to date with all amenities. Our room had a squeaky mattress when sitting on the edge of the bed. Also, no hot water in the shower…..but would stay there again!
Tana
Tana, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 19, 2025
El hotel está bien situado, pero no compensa la calidad-precio, es un hotel, muy sencillo, ruidoso, y faltaba cuidar detalles de limpieza, sobre todo el baño del lobby.
Yolanda
Yolanda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
It’s a lovely hotel in the middle of old San Juan. Many great locations in walking distance.
Raquel
Raquel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
Lovely Boutique Hotel
Beautiful, roof top sitting with a view of the city, I looove the coffee options from the complimentary coffee machine. Check-in was a breeze, young lady at the front desk was nice, room was clean, bed was a bit creaky but comfy, toiletries and complimentary water were available. Walking distance to many restaurants, store, sights and sounds of Old San Juan. Only downside for the room I booked is that there's not much space if u have a lot of bags or a big bag. It was a good for a solo traveler and would be good if I ate traveling light. I was in the 1 bedroom queen size bed I believe.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Second time staying at the property and will stay again next time we are in San Juan. Love the room and the staff is super friendly!
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2025
No hot water
We have not hot water. Last night it was late so quick splash in shower and out. There is still no hot water. Went to desk this morning and they said no one would be in to help until after 8:15am
Tammie
Tammie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2025
Amazing wonderful day would highly highly recommend Grade old world, charm, and completely within walkable distance of everything you would want to see absolutely loved a great price would definitely recommend to stay again