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HABAGUANEX
S.A., a company attached to the Office of the City's Historian,
Old Havana's hotels operate as Spanish-style inns and are
a perfect complement to Cuba's tourist industry, providing
a touch of intimacy and simplicity that immediately attracts
visitors. |
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you want a cozy colonial hotel, all hotels of the Habaguanex
Group are the best places to stay in Havana City |
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Ambos Mundos |
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eclectic Ambos Mundos hotel was built in the late 1920's
and it is an intimate and cozy place that stands out because
of its history. In the early 1930's, the American writer,
Ernest Hemingway, stayed in this hotel and, in the room
511, he wrote the first chapters of For whom the bell
tolls since he found the hotel “ a good place to
write”. Nowadays, the room the writer had, keeps
some of his belongings and the Plaza de Armas restaurant
serves his favorite dishes. Besides, the hotel has a wonderful
rooftop bar-restaurant that has exquisite grilled food
and the best of the views. The privileged location of
the hotel, downtown, makes it an excellent place to admire
the values of the old part of the city. |
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Armadores de Santander |
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Right
on one corner of the Port Avenue, the Armadores de Santander
hotel erects magnificently. Its architectural motifs and
its decoration evoke the beautiful and maritime Spanish
region of Santander, where the owner and builder of the
hotel, José Cabrero Mier, was from. The main shipowners
from that city, such as De la Mortera Count who owned
fleets that operated in the West Indies, had their offices
in this building.
From many of its rooms, which are filled with the sea
breeze, as from the terrace- viewpoint, guests can see
ships entering and leaving the bay of Havana. The best
choice for meals is the Cantabria restaurant that specializes
in the native food from Santander and in the international
cuisine. The Armadores de Santander hotel is a permanent
invitation to enjoy a memorable stay. |
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Beltrán de Santa Cruz |
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An
elegant big house from the 18th century, located very
closely to the Old Square, opens as a cozy hotel, where
the combination of modern and old architectural elements
stresses the originality of its attractive design.
This noble house, built by Gabriel Beltrán de Santa
Cruz's parents, the first San Juan de Jaruco Count, later
belonged to the distinguished Cárdenas de Monte
Hermoso Marquis's descendants.
The most illustrious visitors to the city gathered in
this house: the Baron Alejandro de Humboldt; eminent German
scientist, and three French princes, the Beaujolais Count,
the Montpensier and the Orleáns Dukes. The Orleáns
Duke later became Philip I of France.
The Beltrán de Santa Cruz hotel, an exquisite hotel
that is reborn in the old city, will leave indelible memories
on you. |
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El Comendador |
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This
property, which dates back to the 19th century, belonged
to Don Pedro Regalado Pedroso y Zayas, Commander of the
Order of Elizabeth the Catholic.
El Comendador, excepcional for the intimacy and the silence
that its inner spaces provide the guests with, is the
perfect lodge for seclusion and meditation. The house
resembles the oldest Hispanic-Moorish constructions of
the city with the main entrance by one of its corners.
Apart from its privileged location: close to the Arm's
and St. Francis of Assisi's squares, the sea breeze blows
from the Havana harbor, which can be seen from the balconies
of its magnificent rooms.
The hotel holds a tavern named Onda, after a Spanish region.
This rustic tavern serves a great variety of the Spanish
tapas and exquisite wines. |
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Conde de Villanueva |
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This
charming and luxury hotel, the former mansion of Claudio
Martínez de Pinillos, the Villanueva Count, fascinates
the visitors with its sobriety and intimacy. Its homely
atmosphere, the breezy inner courtyard, its spacious corridors
and its beautiful stained-glass windows, combine to create
an ambiance of authentic colonial beauty, which perfectly
harmonizes with the most modern comfort. The hotel, exquisitely
conceived for lovers of cigars, has very cozy rooms that
were named after the famous Cuban tobacco fields.
In La Casa del Habano, cigars from the best brands wait
to be tasted and, if you please, a distinguished private
room is at your disposal for this purpose.
With a personalized and preferential service, the hospitable
personnel of the hotel welcomes you to a quite place par
excellence, right on the core of the old Havana. |
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Florida |
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This
building of colonial appearance and elegance, built in
1836, was the former residence of renowned families and
opulent businessmen. Florida Hotel, fit to the American
and European comfort, opened in 1885 and became one of
most famous hotels in the capital city.
With the splendor of the past, Florida hotel is reborn
in the Old Havana, captivating the guests with all of
its charm and architectural beauty. The building erects
just a few meters away from the Arms' Square on a lively
corner of Obispo Street. The surrounding shops, art galleries
and attractive museums create the magic atmosphere of
its setting.
A distinguished ambiance and the personalized service
invite you to discover the charm of the past from the
present. |
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Los Frailes |
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Los
Frailes Hotel erects just a few steps away from the majestic
St. Francis of Assisi's convent and the charming Old Square.
The hotel used to be the mansion of the Marquis and Captain
of the French Navy, Don Pedro Claudio Duquesne. Once visited
by the most select nobility of the time, ecclesiastical
dignitaries, military authorities and renowned artists,
the house has become today the perfect place to enjoy
the silence and the meditation throughout the pleasant
afternoons of the old town.
The house has rooms with exclusive ambiance: a lobby-bar
that is decorated with pieces of art, stained-glass windows,
statues of monks made out of copper and altarpieces, and
a quiet inner courtyard with a beautiful fountain and
an old well. This special hotel, thanks to its mystery
and intimacy, is the ideal place for contemplation and
meditation and takes us in an imaginary trip to a medieval
abbey. |
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Mesón de la Flota |
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Being
a natural port, Havana City has been always opened to
sea trade from all over the world. Bringing back, by its
conception, the image of the old taverns where sailors
gathered while the galleon fleets were docked in the harbor
of Havana, the Meson de la Flota hotel opens on Mercaderes
street, a few steps away from the historical Old square
and the bay of Havana.
The house has five comfortable rooms and a restaurant
that resembles a Spanish tavern, which serves exquisite
tapas and select wines. The whole place is decorated with
sea motifs and with small replicas of old vessels. The
grace and passion of flamenco performances provide the
music for the best of the city nights. |
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Palacio O'Farril |
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In
a very privileged location in the old Havana, a magnificent
neoclasic palace is reborn. It used to be the house of
Don Jose Ricardo O'Farrill, the great-grandson of the
Irish Don Ricardo O'Farrill and O'Daly, who founded one
of the wealthiest families of the nobility in the colonial
times.
The hotel is a place of excellence without equal thanks
to its 38 rooms, its restaurant, its snack-bar, its inner
courtyard with a very old well and a magnificent skylight
and its roof-top terrace with a great perspective of the
city .
The influence from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries on
the architecture and decoration of the hotel, causes an
exceptional effect of history and modernity in the guests
that can enjoy the unique experience of living three centuries
at the same time. |
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Park View |
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Close
to the Prado Promenade, the Park View hotel was built
in 1928. It reopened, with the turning of 21st century,
completly modernized and with a wonderful comfort. Its
rooms have all the conditions for a pleasant rest after
a long day in Havana. The looby-bar serves international
drinks and the refreshing Cuban cocktails. The Prado restaurant,
in the 7th floor, with a great view of the Havana bay,
El Morro and La Cabaña fortresses, invites you
to try delicious dishes from the Cuban and the international
cuisine in a cozy space decorated with pictures of the
Havana of yesterday.
The accommodation, with its intimate and quiet atmos-phere,
is distinguished by its careful service and its resonable
prices. This hotel is a pleasant place for the rest and
the quietness of its visitiors. |
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Raquel |
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Very
close to the Old and the St. Francis of Assisi's Squares,
the elegant Raquel hotel captivates with its harmonious
Art Nouveau style. The beauty and sensuality of this romantic
ambiance coexist with other expressive eclectic elements
in its architecture. Its biblical name and some of its
spaces evoke the Hebrew culture. The building was built
in 1905 and conceived for offices, a warehouse and a fabric
store. In 1908, it expanded to have its present-day look.
It consists of 25 rooms, which have been carefully designed
with a great comfort and decorated with paintings by well-known
Cuban painters. An impressive skylight rounds off the
atmosphere of this charming place. For the most exclusive
of tastes, the Raquel hotel offers its grace without equal. |
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Santa Isabel |
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Located
just a few meters away from the foundation place of the
Village San Cristó bal de La Habana, the magnificent
mansion of the Santovenia Counts became, in 1867, the
favorite hotel for shipowners, artists, traders and distinguished
travelers who chose it due to its comfort and elegance.
After being reopened, in the late 1990's, the Santa Isabel
hotel still keeps the comfort and distinction that always
characterized it. Besides, the building also maintains
many of its original architectural elements. This typical
colonial mansion consists of spacious rooms; decorated
in the old 19th century style, an elegant restaurant and
an exclusive inner courtyard. From its magnificent viewpoint-terrace,
guests can enjoy a perfect view of the Havana bay and
many of the ancient constructions of the city. |
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San Miguel |
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The
San Miguel Hotel is located very near to Havana's harbor.
This elegant building is distinguished by the arrangement
and the good taste of its rooms, which show the life style
of the Havana bourgeoisie in the 1920's. The house was
acquired and modified towards 1923 by Antonio San Miguel
y Segalá, outstanding man of letters, altruist
and promoter of culture.
Its comfortable rooms, the Grand Saloon to hold protocolar
gatherings, its attractive lobby bar and a captivating
terrace with an excellent view of the forts: El Morro,
La Cabaña and La Punta, make this place an indispensable
stop for travelers. |
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del Tejadillo |
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An
authentic colonial guesthouse can be found after crossing
the magnificent large doors of the Hotel del Tejadillo.
The house is decorated with paintings that show the reigning
eclecticism in Havana, with unique pieces of pottery and
with travelers that have become copper statues. Its spacious
and well-illuminated lobby resembles the captivating living
room of the Havana mansions from the 18th and 19th centuries,
leading to a breakfast room, The Cathedral, named after
the nearby church and Cathedral square.
The hotel also has two inner courtyards: La Arcada and
La Yagruma. The former has an evocative mural of the facade
arches and galleries of the old city. The latter is reserved
for moments of peace and contemplation. Both inner courtyards
are a sign of good taste and the wish of taking you in
as a family would do. |
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Telégrafo |
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Telégrafo hotel dates back to 1860 when it was
located in the Amistad Street. Towards 1888, it was moved
to its present-day location, the populous corner of Prado
and Neptuno Streets. In 1911, it was completely built
and when open, it was regarded as the most modern hotel
of the city and one of the best 11 hotels in Latin America.
The recently restored Telégrafo hotel combines
modern and colonial elements in its architecture. It consists
of 63 comfortable rooms with privileged views of the city.
In the inner courtyard, the uncovered original brickwork
of the round arches contrasts with the modern design of
the building. The elegant Telégrafo restaurant
specializes in the Cuban and international cuisine. Its
decoration guarantees the classical ambiance of an excellent
place that invites you to come back. |
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Valencia |
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The
old house of Alderman Sotolongo, today the Valencia
hotel, was originally built to be a house at the end
of the 18th century. The hotel is located just a few
meters away from the Arm's and St. Francis of Assisi's
Squares. It has a very cosy bar called Nostalgia, which
is a bohemian place that is decorated in the 1950's
atmosphere. The restaurant of the house is the best
place to have paella in town.
La Paella restaurant, specialized in the international
cuisine, has also won six prizes in international and
national contests in Spain. A beautiful inner courtyard
with exuberant vegetation: a wonderful place for resting
and refreshing with pleasant cocktails, gives the hotel
its cosy ambiance. |
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