**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. The 427-room, upper-middle-range Memories Miramar is a competitively priced option with facilities to rival those at the more upscale Melia Habana -- a whopping six tennis courts, a huge outdoor pool, two restaurants, spa services, and a free shuttle bus to Old Havana four times a day (a 20-minute drive away). Rooms, however, aren't as nice as the Melia's; about half have ocean views but they are dated and worn -- except for the renovated rooms on the fourth and fifth (Executive) floors, which are more stylish and well worth the upgrade. Most rooms lack Wi-Fi, though, which many competing properties offer in all rooms.
**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. The 427-room, upper-middle-range Memories Miramar is a competitively priced option with facilities to rival those at the more upscale Melia Habana -- a whopping six tennis courts, a huge outdoor pool, two restaurants, spa services, and a free shuttle bus to Old Havana four times a day (a 20-minute drive away). Rooms, however, aren't as nice as the Melia's; about half have ocean views but they are dated and worn -- except for the renovated rooms on the fourth and fifth (Executive) floors, which are more stylish and well worth the upgrade. Most rooms lack Wi-Fi, though, which many competing properties offer in all rooms.
Located across from the lovely waterfront Malecón boardwalk, Armadores de Santander Hotel offers commanding views of Havana Port. The history is palpable in the property’s many original architectural and design elements, although some guests may find it too dated for their tastes. The three-and-half-pearl property has three small common areas: an intimate restaurant, a panoramic rooftop terrace, and a historical bar. All 32 rooms feature original design elements, plus flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning; some add balconies and seating areas. As an older property, maintenance issues are evident. For a bit more money, Hotel Ambos Mundos has similar amenities and a more central location on the Calle Obispo pedestrian mall.
Located across from the lovely waterfront Malecón boardwalk, Armadores de Santander Hotel offers commanding views of Havana Port. The history is palpable in the property’s many original architectural and design elements, although some guests may find it too dated for their tastes. The three-and-half-pearl property has three small common areas: an intimate restaurant, a panoramic rooftop terrace, and a historical bar. All 32 rooms feature original design elements, plus flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning; some add balconies and seating areas. As an older property, maintenance issues are evident. For a bit more money, Hotel Ambos Mundos has similar amenities and a more central location on the Calle Obispo pedestrian mall.
The budget Hotel St John’s has a central Havana address, right in the heart of Vedado. It’s a short stroll from nightlife and restaurant hub Calle 23, and easy walking distance from the iconic coastal stretch the Malecon. Many of the property’s 88 rooms and suites take in lovely city or sea views. However, they’re terribly dated, and they're prone to the odd maintenance issue. Sporadic hot water is a common complaint, and while some guests praise the cleanliness, others find it lacking. Light sleepers should get a room facing away from the street, but the top-floor nightclub may warrant earplugs, too. Probably the best thing about this place is the location; it's best suited to night owls seeking cheap digs with plenty to eat and drink nearby. Travelers seeking more on-site amenities could try Hotel Kohly.
The budget Hotel St John’s has a central Havana address, right in the heart of Vedado. It’s a short stroll from nightlife and restaurant hub Calle 23, and easy walking distance from the iconic coastal stretch the Malecon. Many of the property’s 88 rooms and suites take in lovely city or sea views. However, they’re terribly dated, and they're prone to the odd maintenance issue. Sporadic hot water is a common complaint, and while some guests praise the cleanliness, others find it lacking. Light sleepers should get a room facing away from the street, but the top-floor nightclub may warrant earplugs, too. Probably the best thing about this place is the location; it's best suited to night owls seeking cheap digs with plenty to eat and drink nearby. Travelers seeking more on-site amenities could try Hotel Kohly.
The upscale, 397-room Melia Habana has a firm place as one of the top handful of hotels in Havana, along with the Parque Central, Melia Cohiba, and Hotel Nacional. Its huge outdoor pool is the largest of any city hotel, many of the spacious, clean rooms have sea views, the 24-hour lobby bar is vast and elegant, and there are multiple restaurants, from a 24-hour cafeteria to a buffet to a formal Asian a la carte. It's a hub for business travelers as well as the occasional celebrity (Katy Perry and Mick Jagger both stayed here). Guests who upgrade to the Level get free Wi-Fi -- a rarity in Havana. Its Miramar location is a 15-minute drive to Old Havana, but there's a free shuttle.
The upscale, 397-room Melia Habana has a firm place as one of the top handful of hotels in Havana, along with the Parque Central, Melia Cohiba, and Hotel Nacional. Its huge outdoor pool is the largest of any city hotel, many of the spacious, clean rooms have sea views, the 24-hour lobby bar is vast and elegant, and there are multiple restaurants, from a 24-hour cafeteria to a buffet to a formal Asian a la carte. It's a hub for business travelers as well as the occasional celebrity (Katy Perry and Mick Jagger both stayed here). Guests who upgrade to the Level get free Wi-Fi -- a rarity in Havana. Its Miramar location is a 15-minute drive to Old Havana, but there's a free shuttle.
The 178-room Be Live Havana City Copacabana has a playful Brazilian theme and a storied past as a mid-century jazz club. Today it’s your typical mid-range seaside hotel with a buffet restaurant, a pool, and poolside bar. But one atypical feature is the hotel’s “natural pool,” a hemmed in portion of seawater that gives guests a calm, protected place to swim. Rooms here are basic, but not unpleasant, in beachy colors. The location, however, is a bit removed from Old Havana and most major attractions. Travelers looking for a more central location could try Hotel Telegrafo, although this property lacks a pool or proximity to the ocean.
The 178-room Be Live Havana City Copacabana has a playful Brazilian theme and a storied past as a mid-century jazz club. Today it’s your typical mid-range seaside hotel with a buffet restaurant, a pool, and poolside bar. But one atypical feature is the hotel’s “natural pool,” a hemmed in portion of seawater that gives guests a calm, protected place to swim. Rooms here are basic, but not unpleasant, in beachy colors. The location, however, is a bit removed from Old Havana and most major attractions. Travelers looking for a more central location could try Hotel Telegrafo, although this property lacks a pool or proximity to the ocean.
Situated on a quiet side street in Old Havana, the Casa Castellon offers cozy budget lodging and most of the essential amenities. Relative to the city’s many casa particulares (private homestays), the six rooms here are surprisingly modern with air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and ensuite bathrooms. Common amenities include free hot breakfast and a small, lovely lounge and furnished, city-view balcony. The surrounding neighborhood and balcony views aren’t picturesque by traditional standards, but they do offer an authentic slice of modern Havana life. Although its rooms are more rustic, Casa Colonial 1715 has similar amenities just one block from Old Havana’s popular pedestrian mall for the same money.
Situated on a quiet side street in Old Havana, the Casa Castellon offers cozy budget lodging and most of the essential amenities. Relative to the city’s many casa particulares (private homestays), the six rooms here are surprisingly modern with air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and ensuite bathrooms. Common amenities include free hot breakfast and a small, lovely lounge and furnished, city-view balcony. The surrounding neighborhood and balcony views aren’t picturesque by traditional standards, but they do offer an authentic slice of modern Havana life. Although its rooms are more rustic, Casa Colonial 1715 has similar amenities just one block from Old Havana’s popular pedestrian mall for the same money.
The eight-room CasavanaCuba is a homey and welcoming bed-and-breakfast a couple of blocks from the Malecon in Havana's Vedado neighborhood, a business and residential district with lots of restaurants and nightlife. Amenities are a bit spare in this simple value property, but a lovely homemade breakfast with fresh juice is available for an additional fee, and the friendly owners provide personal travel tips. Guests can make use of living room-like common spaces, dining areas, a kitchen, and laundry facilities. Wraparound balconies offer views of the surroundings. Rooms are clean and pleasant, equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and minibars, plus all have en-suite bathrooms, though some are dated (but well maintained). There's no Wi-Fi, and it's about a 10-minute drive to Old Havana's attractions, but overall this a great value choice. For something more central to the tourist sites, check out the historic Hotel Telegrafo.
The eight-room CasavanaCuba is a homey and welcoming bed-and-breakfast a couple of blocks from the Malecon in Havana's Vedado neighborhood, a business and residential district with lots of restaurants and nightlife. Amenities are a bit spare in this simple value property, but a lovely homemade breakfast with fresh juice is available for an additional fee, and the friendly owners provide personal travel tips. Guests can make use of living room-like common spaces, dining areas, a kitchen, and laundry facilities. Wraparound balconies offer views of the surroundings. Rooms are clean and pleasant, equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and minibars, plus all have en-suite bathrooms, though some are dated (but well maintained). There's no Wi-Fi, and it's about a 10-minute drive to Old Havana's attractions, but overall this a great value choice. For something more central to the tourist sites, check out the historic Hotel Telegrafo.
**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.