Inspired by the 1950’s ambiance, Don Rafa Boutique Hotel and Residences is where essence and nostalgia meet to elevate your experience through carefully curated details and a personal attention that embraces visitors like family.
More than a stay, this is a place that suites you, just like home.
Inspired by the classic elegant figure of Don Rafa, this guestroom with one king or queen-size bed accommodation combined the mid-century décor with the warm ambiance and bespoke for a pleasant stay.
Inspired by the classic elegant figure of Don Rafa, this guestroom with one king or queen-size bed accommodation combined the mid-century décor with the warm ambiance and bespoke for a pleasant stay.
Inspired by the classic elegant figure of Don Rafa, this guestroom with one king or queen-size bed accommodation combined the mid-century décor…
With glimpses of art and urban views, this guestroom with mid-century modern décor offers everything you need for your stay, each one with a uniquely intimate experience. Ideal to accommodate up to two guests, you can enjoy an elegant ambiance.
With glimpses of art and urban views, this guestroom with mid-century modern décor offers everything you need for your stay, each one with a uniquely intimate experience. Ideal to accommodate…
With glimpses of art and urban views, this guestroom with mid-century modern décor offers everything you need for your stay, each one with a uniquely intimate experience. Ideal to accommodate up to two guests, you can enjoy an elegant ambiance.
Discover the urban Miramar living at its finest expression at this comfotable suite with a king-size bed featuring a mid-century vibe combined with a convenient kitchenette area and enlarged bathrooms.
Discover the urban Miramar living at its finest expression at this comfotable suite with a king-size bed featuring a mid-century vibe combined with a convenient kitchenette area and enlarged bathrooms.
Discover the urban Miramar living at its finest expression at this suite with a king-size bed featuring a relaxing living area with a mid-century vibe combined with the convenient kitchenette…
More than a suite, the Miramar Executive Suite is your own private loft: high ceilings, a king-size bed, a kitchenette, and a comfortable living area with a sofa bed that provides an intimate but ample space with all you need to relax…
More than a suite, the Miramar Executive Suite is your own private loft: high ceilings, a king-size bed, a kitchenette, and a comfortable living area with a sofa bed that provides an intimate but ample space with all you need to relax…
More than a suite, the Miramar Executive Suite is your own private loft: high ceilings, a king-size bed, a kitchenette, and a comfortable living area with a sofa bed that provides an intimate but ample space with all you need to relax…
These distinctive elegant hotel residences indulge in comfort, a relaxing sense of place, impeccable hospitality details, and inspired memorable lifestyle experiences. These units with 2 or 3 bedrooms are ideal for short or long-term periods…
These distinctive elegant hotel residences indulge in comfort, a relaxing sense of place, impeccable hospitality details, and inspired memorable lifestyle experiences. These units with 2 or 3 bedrooms are ideal for short…
These distinctive elegant hotel residences indulge in comfort, a relaxing sense of place, impeccable hospitality details, and inspired memorable lifestyle experiences. These units with 2 or 3 bedrooms are ideal for short or long-term periods
Rafa’s Penthouse Residence is full of details that bring alive the essence and personality of Don Rafa, so you can be part of the story. Its master room offers a haven of tranquility with a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean and Condado Lagoon…
Rafa’s Penthouse Residence is full of details that bring alive the essence and personality of Don Rafa, so you can be part of the story. Its master room offers a haven of tranquility with a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean and Condado Lagoon…
Rafa’s Penthouse Residence is full of details that bring alive the essence and personality of Don Rafa, so you can be part of the story. Its master room offers a haven of tranquility with a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean and Condado Lagoon…
Pura’s Penthouse Residence is peaceful, welcoming, and full of natural light, just like the personality of Don Rafa’s wife and muse. It offers a terrace, accessible through the living area and master room…
Pura’s Penthouse Residence is peaceful, welcoming, and full of natural light, just like the personality of Don Rafa’s wife and muse. It offers a terrace, accessible through the living area and master room, with a spectacular urban view with a glance…
Pura’s Penthouse Residence is peaceful, welcoming, and full of natural light, just like the personality of Don Rafa’s wife and muse. It offers a terrace, accessible through the living area and master room, with a spectacular urban view with a glance…
Our iconic penthouse Royal Main Residence combines timeless elegaaOur iconic penthouse Royal Main Residence combines timeless elegance, bespoke design, and a breathtaking ocean view to create a beautiful, refined ambiance. This unique residence features…
Our iconic penthouse Royal Main Residence combines timeless elegance, bespoke design, and breathtaking ocean view to create a beautiful, refined ambiance…
Our iconic penthouse Royal Main Residence combines timeless elegance, bespoke design, and a breathtaking ocean view to create a beautiful, refined ambiance. This unique residence features an open space with full glass windows…
Located in a historic district, Miramar is one of the few places in Puerto Rico where you can experience city life. Vibrant art and diverse gastronomy are the protagonists, along with the daily life of the neighbors, who provide warmth and a sense of belonging to your experience. Its historic charm blends the old with the modern and features structures with the signatures of many families, developers, and architects from different eras.
Art is paramount at Don Rafa Hotel and Residences, being home to more than 30 artworks by local Puerto Rican artists.
Canvas Restaurant presents a new and unique gastronomic experience created by Chef Jorge Rivera Parrilla and located at our rooftop.
A six-story building attentively designed and filled with mid-century elements that will transport you to the essence
Rafael Hernández Salazar was the youngest of three children, born and raised in Spain in the late 1800s. Villagrufe, Asturias, was the town where his insidious curiosity and natural gift with people were nourished.
During his teenage years, his father -after who he was named- taught him the value of hard work and dedication, while his mother Alba, fueled his creativity, eventually forging him with a strong but charming personality.
He often played with pieces of torn fabrics that his father brought home after his 12-hour shift at the textile factory. He secretly collected these pieces of fabric, as he fantasized about one day creating his own patterns.
It was Rafa’s pursuit of his curiosity that led him to migrate to Puerto Rico in the early 1900s, with empty pockets and dreams filled with ambition. He immediately fell in love with the warmth of the Caribbean, as Puerto Ricans showed him a vibrant side that he didn’t know he had.
Puerto Rico was the place where he firmly decided to accomplish his dreams. To achieve them, Rafa had two jobs. During the day, he worked on the production line of a textile factory. Meanwhile, in the evenings worked as a bartender at a hotel in Old San Juan, where he met Don Ernesto Suárez. Ernesto was a businessman, a regular at the bar where he used to have weekly cocktails with colleagues and partners. Rafa developed a strong friendship with Ernesto, to whom he often bounced back business ideas and his dream of owning a textile business.
While Rafa grew from being a line worker to a pattern designer at the textile factory, his friendship and trust with Ernesto also grew exponentially. Eventually, Ernesto introduced him to his daughter Pura, who later became Rafa’s eternal love. Admiring his hard work and recognizing his talents, Ernesto also gave him the initial push he needed to start a small textile business on the Island.
Years later, Don Rafa, as his employees call him out of respect, grew into a successful businessman, transforming his textile shop into several fashion brands and ventures.
In the mid-1900’s he built a grand home located at the heart of Miramar, where he allocated several stories to a unique lodging experience for his brothers, children, grandchildren, and friends. In this home, Don Rafa and his wife fulfilled their passion for hospitality, creating a warm, pleasant, and magnificent space in which they received everyone with open arms.
This building ultimately captivated Don Rafa and Doña Pura and became a pure representation of their soul. Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences opens its doors by honoring and continuing the warm soul and intentions of the people who created this home with so much love. Today we embrace you as part of their story and invite you to enjoy what it feels like to be part of this sublime family.
Rafael Hernández Salazar was the youngest of three children, born and raised in Spain in the late 1800s. Villagrufe, Asturias, was the town where his insidious curiosity and natural gift with people were nourished.
During his teenage years, his father -after who he was named- taught him the value of hard work and dedication, while his mother Alba, fueled his creativity, eventually forging him with a strong but charming personality.
He often played with pieces of torn fabrics that his father brought home after his 12-hour shift at the textile factory. He secretly collected these pieces of fabric, as he fantasized about one day creating his own patterns.
It was Rafa’s pursuit of his curiosity that led him to migrate to Puerto Rico in the early 1900s, with empty pockets and dreams filled with ambition. He immediately fell in love with the warmth of the Caribbean, as Puerto Ricans showed him a vibrant side that he didn’t know he had.
Puerto Rico was the place where he firmly decided to accomplish his dreams. To achieve them, Rafa had two jobs. During the day, he worked on the production line of a textile factory. Meanwhile, in the evenings worked as a bartender at a hotel in Old San Juan, where he met Don Ernesto Suárez. Ernesto was a businessman, a regular at the bar where he used to have weekly cocktails with colleagues and partners. Rafa developed a strong friendship with Ernesto, to whom he often bounced back business ideas and his dream of owning a textile business.
While Rafa grew from being a line worker to a pattern designer at the textile factory, his friendship and trust with Ernesto also grew exponentially. Eventually, Ernesto introduced him to his daughter Pura, who later became Rafa’s eternal love. Admiring his hard work and recognizing his talents, Ernesto also gave him the initial push he needed to start a small textile business on the Island.
Years later, Don Rafa, as his employees call him out of respect, grew into a successful businessman, transforming his textile shop into several fashion brands and ventures.
In the mid-1900’s he built a grand home located at the heart of Miramar, where he allocated several stories to a unique lodging experience for his brothers, children, grandchildren, and friends. In this home, Don Rafa and his wife fulfilled their passion for hospitality, creating a warm, pleasant, and magnificent space in which they received everyone with open arms.
This building ultimately captivated Don Rafa and Doña Pura and became a pure representation of their soul. Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences opens its doors by honoring and continuing the warm soul and intentions of the people who created this home with so much love. Today we embrace you as part of their story and invite you to enjoy what it feels like to be part of this sublime family.
Art is paramount at Don Rafa Hotel and Residences, being home to more than 30 artworks by local Puerto Rican artists. History, texture and nostalgia are the main focus of this private art collection, giving the space a unique style and providing the feeling of walking through a gallery.
Mixto Objeto
Hubert Caño
Medio Mixto
Hubert Caño
Mixto Collage
Hubert Caño
Mixto Objeto
Hubert Caño
Medio Mixto
Hubert Caño
Mural
Edwin Guevarez
Mosaico en loza de cerámica rota
Celso González
Óleo Mixto
Hubert Caño
Ensamblaje
Hubert Caño
Medio Mixto
Hubert Caño
Medio Mixto
Hubert Caño
Medio Mixto
Hubert Caño
Medio Mixto
Hubert Caño
Ensamblaje
Hubert Caño
Where every ingredient, every dish, and every cocktail is a brushstroke destined to create an unforgettable masterpiece for each palate.
A harmonious fusion that balances French, Asian, and Puerto Rican touches for a creative and eclectic cuisine that awakens all the senses and permeates the memory. Canvas tables are painted with flavors, smells, and textures that create a unique experience for each eye and each palate.