Monday, September 28, 2009

The Best Hotels In Havana

By Jose Garces

Old Havana Hotels out of all hotels in Havana are by far the favourite hotels for the European market. They are old-recently refurbished palaces with only few dozens of rooms. This characteristic together with their location places these hotels at the very top of the list of best hotels in Havana.

Among those eye-catching hotels, Hotel Florida - one of Havana's most remarkable properties - stands out for being one of the first hotels ever built in Havana after Cuba?s tourist industry started developing in the early 1990's.

With only 37 rooms The Florida Hotel is a top popular hotel among European tourists who enjoy a touch of grandness and history. Its Courtyard, restaurant and Piano bar are one of the most striking features of this Palace.

This hotel is also a favourite place for businessmen meetings, wine tasting, and presentations of products. It is remarkable its stained-glass window at the upper part, second in size because the largest one decorates the ceiling of the hotel's main staircase.

It seems a little hard to imagine that Obispo Street, one of Havana's most crowded pedestrian ways, is located just some steps away, as well as the Plaza de Armas, place of foundation of Havana in November 16th, 1519.

This magnificent palace became home to some important economic institutions in the early 50?s. After the triumph of the revolution in 1959 it was nationalized and through almost 40 years of constant deterioration the Cuban government decided to refurbish the building and transform it into one of the best hotels in Havana.

Hotel Florida can be your number one option for accommodation in Havana. Intimacy, excellent service and lots of character will make of your stay in Havana one to enjoy and remember as a fantastic experience.

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