Sunday, March 8, 2009

Top Havana Hotels

By J. M. Maurette

When it comes to picking your hotel in Havana, you?ll be bungled for alternatives. Renewed colonial palaces, boutique and grand properties are just some of the choices for your Havana Hotels. But if money is not an issue, then there are a few accommodation facilities that truly separate from the crowd.

Santa Isabel

Santa Isabel offers cosy rooms that are decorated in luxurious colonial style. It is here where John Paul II stayed in 1998 when he visited Havana. This Colonial Palace is located only few steps from Havana?s Cathedral.

5 star Saratoga Hotel.

This hotel was constructed in the early 1930?s and was immediately well known for its excellent kitchen, its Open-air pedestrian arcades and the concerts of the famous Anacaona Orchestra. The Saratoga hotel is one of the most elegant hotels in Havana and is meeting place for Cuban artist.

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.

Havana - Florida Hotel

The building was built as an aristocracy residence in the most elegant colonial style towards the 1830?s. Especially on its inner yard, you will be able to appreciate its grandness. The hotel houses a restaurant, 2 bars, a souvenir Shop, a boutique shop, a conference hall, an Internet caf?, a laundry, medical services as well as a taxi stand.

4 Star Raquel Hotel

Category: 4 stars restaurant, bar, very beautiful roof garden, room service, wash service, Souvenir shop, fitness Gym, massages, Solarium, Babysitting , bath/WC, shower/tub, hair dryer, air-conditioning, Sat TV, room service, Internet, fax service, telephone, mini bar, safe box.

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