**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, Americans are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. The upper-middle-range Hotel Raquel occupies a beautiful historic building with impressive architecture and interiors (including a stunning stained glass atrium skylight) in a prime Old Havana location that's close to restaurants, nightlife, and popular tourist sights. Its 25 guest rooms are fairly basic, though have some charm, and come equipped with private balconies, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms -- but guests complain of poor water pressure in the showers and occasional cleanliness issues. There's no Wi-Fi here, and food at the on-site restaurant receives mediocre reviews, but perks include free breakfast, a small fitness room, and a lovely rooftop terrace with a charming wrought-iron gazebo, plenty of greenery, and views over the city. For better features check out the upscale Hotel Saratoga -- though rates are higher and breakfast is not included. Hotel Florida is another comparable option so it may be worth comparing rates.
**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, Americans are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. The upper-middle-range Hotel Raquel occupies a beautiful historic building with impressive architecture and interiors (including a stunning stained glass atrium skylight) in a prime Old Havana location that's close to restaurants, nightlife, and popular tourist sights. Its 25 guest rooms are fairly basic, though have some charm, and come equipped with private balconies, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms -- but guests complain of poor water pressure in the showers and occasional cleanliness issues. There's no Wi-Fi here, and food at the on-site restaurant receives mediocre reviews, but perks include free breakfast, a small fitness room, and a lovely rooftop terrace with a charming wrought-iron gazebo, plenty of greenery, and views over the city. For better features check out the upscale Hotel Saratoga -- though rates are higher and breakfast is not included. Hotel Florida is another comparable option so it may be worth comparing rates.
**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, Americans are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. This 16-room, mid-range property occupies a historic 18th-century colonial house in a prime Old Havana location close to tourist sights. It shares its amenities and services with the historic Hotel Florida (where guests check in), which offers two atmospheric bars and a restaurant -- plus there's a restaurant and bar on-site at the Hotel Marques de Prado Ameno as well. Breakfast is included, but guests remark that it's mediocre. Guest rooms feature simple, colonial-style decor (that's a bit dated) as well as en-suite bathrooms and basic amenities like flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. But guests complain of cleanliness issues, mold, street noise, and small (or no) windows that make the spaces dark. Guests might also want to check out the connected Hotel Florida, which offers nicer, cleaner guest rooms.
**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, Americans are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. This 16-room, mid-range property occupies a historic 18th-century colonial house in a prime Old Havana location close to tourist sights. It shares its amenities and services with the historic Hotel Florida (where guests check in), which offers two atmospheric bars and a restaurant -- plus there's a restaurant and bar on-site at the Hotel Marques de Prado Ameno as well. Breakfast is included, but guests remark that it's mediocre. Guest rooms feature simple, colonial-style decor (that's a bit dated) as well as en-suite bathrooms and basic amenities like flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. But guests complain of cleanliness issues, mold, street noise, and small (or no) windows that make the spaces dark. Guests might also want to check out the connected Hotel Florida, which offers nicer, cleaner guest rooms.
Hotel Neptuno-Triton is a budget property located in the business district, about a 20-minute drive from the center of Havana. Many of the 266 rooms here have balconies with sweeping ocean views, but there are some cleanliness and maintenance issues both in rooms and in common areas. Facilities include a huge outdoor swimming pool, an indoor/outdoor bar, buffet and a la carte dining options, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and an internet cafe, but food often receives poor reviews. Although the hotel sits on the beach, the shoreline is rather rocky. For a true upscale property located in central Havana, consider Hotel Nacional de Cuba.
Hotel Neptuno-Triton is a budget property located in the business district, about a 20-minute drive from the center of Havana. Many of the 266 rooms here have balconies with sweeping ocean views, but there are some cleanliness and maintenance issues both in rooms and in common areas. Facilities include a huge outdoor swimming pool, an indoor/outdoor bar, buffet and a la carte dining options, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and an internet cafe, but food often receives poor reviews. Although the hotel sits on the beach, the shoreline is rather rocky. For a true upscale property located in central Havana, consider Hotel Nacional de Cuba.
Opened in 2012, upper-middle-range Hotel Terral is unusually modern for Havana with its contemporary style and boutique vibe. Its 14 rooms and suites are huge with floor-to-ceiling views of the sea, reasonably priced minibars, and lovely big bathrooms (although a drain smell can linger). There’s no common outdoor area, but Junior Suites have expansive terraces. Guests love the large modern rooms, free breakfasts, sea-facing views, and the central location with plenty to eat, drink, and see nearby -- though Old Havana is a longish walk away. Also, traffic whizzing by on the six-laned Malecon can annoy guests at night, particularly light sleepers. Travelers seeking a boutique stay with a pool and no passing traffic could try La Rosa de Ortega.
Opened in 2012, upper-middle-range Hotel Terral is unusually modern for Havana with its contemporary style and boutique vibe. Its 14 rooms and suites are huge with floor-to-ceiling views of the sea, reasonably priced minibars, and lovely big bathrooms (although a drain smell can linger). There’s no common outdoor area, but Junior Suites have expansive terraces. Guests love the large modern rooms, free breakfasts, sea-facing views, and the central location with plenty to eat, drink, and see nearby -- though Old Havana is a longish walk away. Also, traffic whizzing by on the six-laned Malecon can annoy guests at night, particularly light sleepers. Travelers seeking a boutique stay with a pool and no passing traffic could try La Rosa de Ortega.
**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, American travelers are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. Hotel Ambos Mundos offers some of Old Havana’s most beautiful and historical lodging, set along the tourist-friendly Obispo pedestrian mall. As a small, three-and-a-half-pearl property, there are few common amenities, but all are noteworthy. A large, rooftop restaurant provides free breakfast and panoramic views of Old Havana; live piano music in the lobby bar attracts constant crowds; and the Hemingway Room (in which the author previously lived) is now a unique, one-room museum that can be toured for a fee. Each of the 52 rooms is beautifully decorated and features air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and optional balconies. Armadores de Santander Hotel offers the same amenities and a water-view location for less cash.
**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, American travelers are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. Hotel Ambos Mundos offers some of Old Havana’s most beautiful and historical lodging, set along the tourist-friendly Obispo pedestrian mall. As a small, three-and-a-half-pearl property, there are few common amenities, but all are noteworthy. A large, rooftop restaurant provides free breakfast and panoramic views of Old Havana; live piano music in the lobby bar attracts constant crowds; and the Hemingway Room (in which the author previously lived) is now a unique, one-room museum that can be toured for a fee. Each of the 52 rooms is beautifully decorated and features air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and optional balconies. Armadores de Santander Hotel offers the same amenities and a water-view location for less cash.
This iconic four-pearl property, originally a Hilton, sits in the thick of Havana's action -- surrounded by shops, bars, and nightlife on Calle 23, and five blocks from from the Malecon. Its towering 27-story stature allows for most of its 570 enormous rooms to showcase seemingly endless Havana views. Renovations have given the 1950s retro icon a sleek new vibe in common areas (following a 2016 overhaul), and Premium Rooms have an upscale boutique feel, while Standard units remain dated. Guests praise the three restaurants, free breakfast buffet, and overall quality of Habana Libre, but balk at the ludicrously marked up Wi-Fi. Travelers seeking a big, well-equipped hotel on the Malecon should try Melia Cohiba.
This iconic four-pearl property, originally a Hilton, sits in the thick of Havana's action -- surrounded by shops, bars, and nightlife on Calle 23, and five blocks from from the Malecon. Its towering 27-story stature allows for most of its 570 enormous rooms to showcase seemingly endless Havana views. Renovations have given the 1950s retro icon a sleek new vibe in common areas (following a 2016 overhaul), and Premium Rooms have an upscale boutique feel, while Standard units remain dated. Guests praise the three restaurants, free breakfast buffet, and overall quality of Habana Libre, but balk at the ludicrously marked up Wi-Fi. Travelers seeking a big, well-equipped hotel on the Malecon should try Melia Cohiba.
The mid-range Hotel Comodoro has a lively and twinkling past as a former casino during Havana’s mid-century boom, but today that sparkle falls a bit flat. It’s especially absent in the Comodoro’s 124 Standard Rooms and 159 Bungalows, which suffer from dated furnishings, smoky smells, and maintenance issues. But the lobby and the pool still have a touch of glamour, and the latter is surprisingly tranquil. There’s also a small rocky beach. But guests will have to take a taxi or drive to reach Old Havana’s cultural highlights. Travelers looking for a mid-range hotel with a more central location could try the Hotel Telegrafo, though it lacks a pool.
The mid-range Hotel Comodoro has a lively and twinkling past as a former casino during Havana’s mid-century boom, but today that sparkle falls a bit flat. It’s especially absent in the Comodoro’s 124 Standard Rooms and 159 Bungalows, which suffer from dated furnishings, smoky smells, and maintenance issues. But the lobby and the pool still have a touch of glamour, and the latter is surprisingly tranquil. There’s also a small rocky beach. But guests will have to take a taxi or drive to reach Old Havana’s cultural highlights. Travelers looking for a mid-range hotel with a more central location could try the Hotel Telegrafo, though it lacks a pool.
**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, Americans are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. As a former monastery, the three-pearl Hotel Los Frailes offers plenty of history and a healthy dose of religious-themed kitsch, right down to staff members dressed as friars. Beyond the tiny lobby bar, free hot breakfast, and loosely affiliated restaurant a short walk away, the best feature is its location near dozens of restaurants, shops, galleries, and attractions in Havana’s busiest, most tourist-friendly quarter. Each of the 22 rooms is clean but dark, and comes with the essentials of air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffee-making kits; some offer minibars and balconies. Pope Benedict XVI blessed the hotel during his visit in 2012. Although it’s a bit dated, Hotel Conde de Villanueva offers similar rates and amenities in a more dramatic, sophisticated setting.
**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, Americans are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. As a former monastery, the three-pearl Hotel Los Frailes offers plenty of history and a healthy dose of religious-themed kitsch, right down to staff members dressed as friars. Beyond the tiny lobby bar, free hot breakfast, and loosely affiliated restaurant a short walk away, the best feature is its location near dozens of restaurants, shops, galleries, and attractions in Havana’s busiest, most tourist-friendly quarter. Each of the 22 rooms is clean but dark, and comes with the essentials of air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffee-making kits; some offer minibars and balconies. Pope Benedict XVI blessed the hotel during his visit in 2012. Although it’s a bit dated, Hotel Conde de Villanueva offers similar rates and amenities in a more dramatic, sophisticated setting.
Ramiro’s House is a cozy, sun-filled apartment shared with the owner who resides in one bedroom, and rents the spare room to guests. It’s a modest budget option in a quiet residential area, walking distance to Plaza de La Revolucion, but otherwise well-removed from tourist bustle. Ramiro, a former English professor, is full of unbiased info on sights and culture which guests love -- although there’s not much to see or do nearby, so cabs (or long walks) are required. Guests enjoy the solid home-cooked breakfast offered for an extra charge, and the tranquil rooftop and patio. Travelers seeking accommodations that are a step up and closer to the Malecon can consider Aparthotel Casa Luis y Ada.
Ramiro’s House is a cozy, sun-filled apartment shared with the owner who resides in one bedroom, and rents the spare room to guests. It’s a modest budget option in a quiet residential area, walking distance to Plaza de La Revolucion, but otherwise well-removed from tourist bustle. Ramiro, a former English professor, is full of unbiased info on sights and culture which guests love -- although there’s not much to see or do nearby, so cabs (or long walks) are required. Guests enjoy the solid home-cooked breakfast offered for an extra charge, and the tranquil rooftop and patio. Travelers seeking accommodations that are a step up and closer to the Malecon can consider Aparthotel Casa Luis y Ada.
**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, American travelers are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. This 317-room, 11-story hotel in Miramar is aptly named: Views of the ocean and city from its top floors truly are panoramic. It's a solid mid-range option, if dated and worn in areas, with a big buffet serving breakfast and dinner, an Italian restaurant, and a Caribbean restaurant. Rooms are spacious, if basic and lacking in style, but adequate for the rates. The Miramar location is near embassies but a 20-minute drive from tourist sights, though a free shuttle service to Old Havana is offered four times a day. Lines at the reception desk and waits for the elevator can be long. It's worth comparing rates with the more modern NH Capri La Habana in Vedado.
**Following new *U.S. State Department regulations* issued November 9, 2017, American travelers are prohibited from staying at this hotel. Read the full list of restricted businesses **here. This 317-room, 11-story hotel in Miramar is aptly named: Views of the ocean and city from its top floors truly are panoramic. It's a solid mid-range option, if dated and worn in areas, with a big buffet serving breakfast and dinner, an Italian restaurant, and a Caribbean restaurant. Rooms are spacious, if basic and lacking in style, but adequate for the rates. The Miramar location is near embassies but a 20-minute drive from tourist sights, though a free shuttle service to Old Havana is offered four times a day. Lines at the reception desk and waits for the elevator can be long. It's worth comparing rates with the more modern NH Capri La Habana in Vedado.