| Elegance, traditions, comfort and charm are some of | | | | combining traditional details with more |
| the qualities that come out when I think about | | | | up-to-the-minute amenities to ensure matchless |
| Havana Hotels, where modernity and old fashion | | | | comfort for guests. |
| buildings blend delightfully. | | | | The Saratoga Hotel has a privileged location, in front |
| When deciding your Cuba destination for your | | | | of the Capitol Building and the Fraternity Park, so one |
| holidays, make sure that the Cuban capital city | | | | has an amazing view of the prestigious Partagás |
| appears on the top of your list. This ancient city has | | | | Cigar Factory and Cuba's principal opera house, the |
| survived time with a special charm. Its historic center | | | | Great Theater of Havana. Plus, it has been renowned |
| was proclaimed World Heritage by UNESCO in 1982, | | | | by the frequent visits of well known personalities of |
| and it is a place that has managed to preserve all the | | | | the cultural and social life of the island. |
| appeal of its colonial past. | | | | The Telegrafo Hotel is another marvelous example of |
| In this part of the city there are fine lodging options, | | | | Havana Hotels that have combined modern design |
| consisting of picturesque and cosmopolitan Havana | | | | with colonial styles. Overlooking Central Park, this is |
| hotels, where the magic of the colonial architecture | | | | an authentic and luxurious hotel that goes back in |
| and the bustling surroundings make your stay | | | | time to remind us the paradigm of the hotel it used |
| unforgettable. | | | | to be during the XIX century. Its eclectic façade |
| In Old Havana you can discover traditional and | | | | has evolved to a more contemporary style, decked |
| legendary hotels like Santa Isabel, Parque Central | | | | out in blue. It has a lovely and big ceramic mural, in |
| Hotel, Saratoga Hotel, Telégrafo, Ambos Mundos, | | | | the form of a collage, showing elements of Havana |
| Conde de Villanueva and the Palacio San Miguel, just | | | | colonial architecture. The fancy patio with a fountain |
| to mention a few. | | | | and its surrounding old ruins is just perfect for an |
| Santa Isabel hotel features a colonial flair of graceful | | | | afternoon coffee break. |
| elegance that has always seduced travelers. Spacious | | | | But if you're following Ernest Hemingway' steps in Old |
| rooms decorated with a 19th century style, a | | | | Havana, then you should go to Ambos Mundos hotel. |
| gorgeous restaurant and a stylish central patio (a | | | | Here you can visit the famed novelist's room, which |
| very pleasant spot for an afternoon drink) are some | | | | is untouched since the day he moved to his |
| of the appealing facilities of this colonial mansion. The | | | | permanent residence. During his stay, in the early |
| attention to details is visible in this hotel, where | | | | 1930's, he wrote the first chapters of his novel "For |
| unique masterpieces and original works by some of | | | | Whom the Bells Toll", because he believed that this it |
| Cuba's best artists adorn the walls. | | | | was a good place to write. |
| The hotel has an excellent location, placed right in the | | | | This Old Havana hotel stands out because of its |
| Arms Square, at the very heart of Old Havana. You | | | | fascinating history and its beautiful eclectic |
| can enjoy a fabulous view from its stunning terraces, | | | | architecture. It is ideally positioned, just a few blocks |
| decorated with beautiful stained glass, and admire | | | | from Havana Harbor and the seafront promenade of |
| Havana' monuments, the Bay, the city's imposing | | | | the city (the Malecón), and very near to lovely bars. |
| fortresses, the colossal statue of Jesus Christ, La | | | | It's also enchanting the cozy atmosphere of its |
| Giraldilla (emblem of the city) and the Palacio de los | | | | rooftop bar-restaurant, which offers exquisite grilled |
| Capitanes Generales. Santa Isabel hotel is a small but | | | | food. The views from the terrace are breathtaking! |
| exclusive hotel that has a catchy ambiance for | | | | For cigar lovers the Conde de Villanueva Hotel is |
| couples and honeymooners. | | | | definitely a good choice. This charming and homely |
| On the other hand, if you lodge at Parque Central | | | | hotel, the former mansion of the Villanueva Count, |
| hotel you'll have a great experience in a world class | | | | has one of Cuba's best humidors. Sober, intimate and |
| facility. This is a prestigious and luxury 5-star hotel, | | | | peaceful, this hotel has a lovely and breezy inner |
| which combines a Spanish colonial style with the | | | | courtyard, stained-glass windows of authentic colonial |
| ultimate modern services and amenities. A plus in this | | | | beauty and cozy rooms for a very pleasant stay. In |
| choice is the wonderful position of the hotel, which is | | | | the Cigar House, you can taste cigars from the best |
| surrounded by numerous famous buildings, as the | | | | brands and, if you please, a distinguished private |
| Capitol and the García Lorca Theater, renowned | | | | room is at your disposal for this purpose. |
| for its excellent presentations of ballet. Within walk | | | | Another cute Havana Hotel is Palacio de San Miguel, a |
| minutes are the Cathedral of Havana, the Arms | | | | small colonial lodge with a great location that looks |
| Square, shops, museums and others. And if you just | | | | out over the magnificent Port Avenue. From the |
| step out of the hotel, you'll get to see a display of | | | | terrace, you can enjoy a view of The Morro Castle |
| beautiful old cars from the fifties and the so called | | | | lighthouse, as you admire the perfect blending of Old |
| "coco taxis" running through the streets. | | | | Havana meeting the Modern Havana. This elaborate |
| But what I like most of Parque Central hotel is the | | | | three-story building, with distinctive and magnificent |
| rooftop pool, where you have a spectacular view of | | | | wrought iron staircases and bronze and white carrara |
| the Caribbean sea and of Old Havana, including | | | | marble is truly a feast for the eyes. |
| exceptional views of Central Park and The Prado | | | | For those seeking a picturesque option there is the |
| Promenade. You can also refresh yourself with a few | | | | Frailes Hotel, an old monastery converted into a hotel |
| drinks or grab a snack at the bar/restaurant of the | | | | that is, for many people, a good place to enjoy the |
| terrace that is also located on the top floor, | | | | sound of silence and meditation in the pleasant |
| surrounded by a tropical garden. It is a terrific place | | | | afternoons of the old city. You can find it just a few |
| to relax. | | | | steps away from the majestic convent of San |
| Another top Old Havana Hotel is the Saratoga hotel, | | | | Francis of Assis and the populous Old Square. This |
| which was given position 24 in Condé Nast's Hot | | | | enigmatic inn has a welcoming copper sculpture of a |
| List 2006, among 60 best hotels worldwide, based on | | | | monk at its entrance, inviting visitors to an imaginary |
| how hotels care about their guests. It is a stylish | | | | trip to a medieval abbey. |
| building with a neoclassical/eclectic flair, specially | | | | You already know some of the Havana hotels that |
| designed for those who want to discover the cultural | | | | captivate travelers during their stay in Old Havana. |
| and historical charms of the city, along with its | | | | Still, there is more to talk about the Modern side of |
| nightlife. The interiors, designed by European | | | | this unique city of the Caribbean, so we recommend |
| consultants, are simple, spacious, elegant and chic, | | | | you to read our following notes. |