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| The buildings in Old Havana are redolent
of a rich and proud past. Designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, Habana Viejo is a fascinating
part of the city, especially for the architecturally-inclined.
In recent years, painstaking preservation
has sparked a certain civic pride, and reminded
Cubans, and visitors alike, just how beautiful
a city Havana really is.
Cultural sites in Havana are endless, including
the striking Plaza de Armas, the imposing
Castillo de la Fuerza Real and the Palacio
de los Capitanes. World-class museums and
galleries are plentiful, documenting everything
from flora and fauna, to the words of the
poet Jose Marti.
GrandSlam can accommodate you in some of
the best 3-5 star hotels in Havana although
our recommended and prefered hotel is the
Parque Central.
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Hotel
Parque Central (Old Havana) |
| This luxurious hotel facing
historic Central Park is located in close
proximity to the famous Malecón Boulevard
that runs beside the sea. Also nearby are
monuments, museums, shops, night clubs,
cafés and cabarets. Enjoy the colorful
spectacle as thousands of 1958 Chevrolets,
bicycle taxis and Russian Oeral motorbikes
parade by Parque Central and El Capitolio.
It’s right at your doorstep when you
stay at the Golden Tulip Parque Central.
All this and much more is yours to enjoy
within a short stroll of Old Havana’s
only true, 5-star hotel. Entirely built
in detailed neo-colonial style, from the
top-floor swimming pool to the open-air
restaurant, it boasts a panoramic vista
of both old and new Havana. At Parque Central,
the highest standards of comfort and luxury
that modern Cuba has to offer co-exist in
beautiful harmony with the legacy of the
country’s rich past. |
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Hotel Nacional (Vedado) |
| There's nothing quite like
watching the Caribbean Sea wash across the
Malecon at dusk from your room at the Hotel
Nacional. Inaugurated on December 30, 1930,
the Nacional is one of the most classical
and emblematic hotels in Havana. Its luxury,
elegance, distinction and first-class services
remain intact after six decades of undisputed
leadership in the Cuban hotel industry.
Guests at the 5-star Hotel Nacional enjoy
splendid, comfortable rooms (including a
Presidential Suite), two pools, lovely tropical
gardens, tennis courts, numerous restaurants
and bars, and more. Additionally, the Nacional's
Cabaret Parisian (along with the Tropicana)
is a must for those wishing to make the
most of the warm Havana nights. |
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Hotel Habana Libre
(Vedado) |
| Located in Havana's Vedado
(business) district, the Hotel Tryp Habana
Libre is Cuba's largest hotel. Formerly
the Havana Hilton, the Habana Libre is popular
with American business travellers (in fact,
CNN houses their news bureau here). The
rooms are nice (the views are incredible),
and there's a large pool. |
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Hotel Santa Isabel
(Old Havana) |
| The charming 4-star Hotel
Santa Isabel sits proudly in the famed Plaza
de Armas, in the colonial section of Old
Havana. The hotel was originally a palace,
built in the nineteenth century for Count
De Santovenia. The turquoise and stone building
is made even more beautiful by halfmoon-shaped
stained glass windows, while the inner courtyard
is open to the sky. The rooms have attractive
colonial-style furniture and iron beds.
Rooms on the third floor have semi-private
terraces, from which to take in the Plaza
below. The hotel also has Junior Suites,
complete with a living room and jacuzzi.
Museums and tourist attractions are nearby.
The Hotel Santa Isabel prides itself on
comfort and service. |
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Hotel Melia Habana
(Miramar) |
Located in Miramar, a
beach community just minutes from downtown
Havana, the Hotel Melia Habana is first-class
across the board. Opened in 1998, the
Melia Habana offers everything that you'd
expect from a 5-star property, including
many fine restaurants, swimming pools,
private beaches, a gym and tennis courts. |
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Hotel Ambos
Mundos (Old Havana) |
| Built in the 1920s, the elegant
4-star Hotel Ambos Mundos housed a rather
well-known guest for a decade or so, Ernest
Hemingway. In fact, it was in room 511 that
he nurtured the plot for For Whom The Bell
Tolls. Today, after a much needed and painstaking
renovation, the Ambos Mundos is once again,
in all its glory. Be sure to request one of
the top floor rooms overlooking the Habana
Viejo. Also, be sure to visit the rooftop
bar, as the views are incredible. |
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Hostal Comendador (Old
Havana) |
| This quaint inn once belonged
to the family of Don Pedro Regalado Pedroso
y Zayas, Commander of the order of Isabel
the Catholic. Like most older mansions in
San Cristobal de La Havana, the Palace, reflects
Moorish aspects, such as the main entrance,
which is set at an angle. You will appreciate
being just a short stroll from one of Havana’s
most important squares, San Francisco de Asís.
Then, in the evening relax on your balcony
and savor the picturesque view and the caresses
of gentle breezes that drift up from Havana
Harbor. |
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Hotel Riviera (Vedado) |
| Prestigious symbol of The Havana.
Its beauty, its caribbean captivation, its
cozy environment convert it into the most
wanted hotel by the visitors: poets, dancers,
painters, actors, Premiums Nobel writers,
artists of all kind, ambassadors, officials,
presidents and famous world figures. Located
front to the impetuous Caribbean Sea, with
its romantic Malecon and in the heart of the
capital, just in the Vedado, the residential
zone more considerable of Cuba, the Habana
Riviera is imposed by its special atmosphere
that offers its environment. |
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Hotel Chateau Miramar
(Miramar) |
| Facing the warm Caribbean,
the 4-star Chateau Miramar is central, comfortable,
distinguished and private. Located in the
exclusive Miramar neighborhood, the hotel
is close to Havana's National Aquarium. With
a nice pool, as well as the beach just steps
away, the Chateau Miramar is well situated. |
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Hostal
Valencia (Old Havana) |
| The Valencia is conveniently
located on a very special corner just
meters away from the Plaza de Armas,
where the Valencians traditionally
worshipped. Built in the late 18th
century as a private home that was
once owned by Sotolongo, a City Councilor,
the Hostal Valencia now opens its
doors to travelers from around the
world. A carved red roof, balustrades
and intricate wrought iron balconies
imbue the hotel with a fresh appeal
and resplendent light. |
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