February 25th, 2009 - Top 5 Hotels in Havana
In this article I will like to highlight few of the best hotels in Havana. There are numerous options available but I believe these 5 properties below are the best Havana Hotels.
Havana ? Santa Isabel
Almost certainly this is the most elegant colonial palace in Havana. Formerly the residence of the Governor of Cuba during Spanish colonial times today Santa Isabel hotels is one of the favourite hotels in the old part of Havana.
5 star Saratoga Hotel.
The “Hotel Saratoga” is in an elegant neoclassic building in the old town of Havana at the intersection of both boulevards Paseo del Prado and Dragones street. This Palace is located across the Capitolio building and ?Parque de la Fraternidad ” square and offers an interesting outlook on the well known cigar factory Partag?s and the opera house of Havana.
NH Parque Central
This 5 star hotel lays in the centre of the old colonial Havana, surrounded of numerous famous buildings, like the capitol, the “Teatro Garcia Lorca” - and the Museum for Modern Art. Here the elegance of the Spanish colonial style with modern service are combined. From the terrace and the bar with Swimmingpool in the uppermost floor of the hotel, one can enjoy the most spectacular view over old Havana.
Florida Hotel
The building of colonial appearance and gracefulness was constructed 1836 as a residence of families of notable and opulent businessmen. Preserving the splendour of the colonial times, the hotel Florida in Old Havana finds its rebirth and passes on to tourists its magic and architectural beauty.
Havana - Raquel Hotel
The classic Raquel hotel stands out for its beautiful art-nouveau architecture style and is just few minutes walk from Plaza Vieja in Havana?s Old Town. This 4 star hotel houses 37 rooms, gym, 1 a la carte restaurant, buffet restaurant and a beautiful terrace from where you can enjoy fantastic views of Havana?s Old Town.
