Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba, or the Island of Liberty. Resting in this metropolis, tourists get a chance to get acquainted with genuine Cuban life, boiling for days on end. Rest in this place can be filled with comfort, or it can be wild and unbridled, and therefore even more entertaining and unforgettable. And if you are not an adherent of an extreme uncivilized vacation, but prefer a comfortable environment, then you will definitely need a hotel. Havana hotels are happy to accept guests who have a desire to get to know Cuba. There are many boarding houses, villas and hotels in which there are many cheap and simple rooms, as well as magnificent expensive apartments. It all depends on the financial capabilities of tourists.
Weather situation
Great weather in Havana allows the city to host guests all year round. Tropical climatic conditions prevail here, contributing to a favorable weather situation. The average air temperature is 26-27 degrees Celsius. The hottest season in the capital of Cuba lasts from the beginning of December to the end of April. Therefore, if yourvacation will fall at this time, then you need to take care of the hotel in advance. And which institution to choose, we will now tell.
Four star hotels
For travelers who do not want to spend a lot of money, but want to find a fairly comfortable accommodation, hotels in Havana, which have been awarded four stars by the relevant authorities, are suitable. It is worth booking an apartment in advance, and the best establishments of the Cuban capital are at your service. The most popular hotels of this category in Havana are as follows.
Memories Miramar Havana. The institution as additional amenities offers its guests a Jacuzzi, outdoor tennis courts, squash courts, a sauna and a swimming pool. Each room has air conditioning, refrigerator, minibar and satellite or cable TV.
Comodo Hotel Havana. Such Havana hotels as this one, in addition to the standard set of services, offer guests additional services in the form of a telephone and radio in every room. The institution was built at the very beginning of the last century and is still in demand among many tourists.
Hotel Raquel. In this hotel, in addition to delightful rooms, customers will find a massage room, a sauna, a 24-hour reception and a travel agency. Additional services include meeting rooms, currency exchange and 24-hour room service.
Hotels of the highest category
Followers of luxurious and chic pastime should look for those hotels in Havana that can boast of having fivestars. There are in the capital of Cuba and such. Among them I would like to note the following.
Melia Habana. The first-class hotel is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, in one of the fashionable districts of the city. This spacious establishment is decorated with tropical plants. It is perfect for business trips, ordinary vacations and honeymoons. For guests there are 409 rooms with telephones, safes, balconies, cable TV and other modern amenities.
Tryp Habana Libre. The twenty-five-storey building of this comfortable hotel is located in the famous area of Havana - La Rampa. The institution has 572 rooms equipped with bathroom with hairdryer, air conditioning, pay safe and telephone. You can dine at one of the three restaurants located on the territory of Tryp Habana Libre or at the bar, it is impossible to count them here.
Saratoga. The institution is an exquisite hotel, built in the 30s in a neoclassical style. Famous figures of the social and cultural life of the country always stop here with pleasure. All hotel rooms are equipped with the latest civilization: DVD-player, mini-bar, air conditioning, telephone and many other amenities for guests.
Symbol of Cuba
The Hotel Nacional de Cuba is considered a symbol of Cuba and an important element of the culture and history of the state. It was built in 1930. At various times it was visited by such celebrities as Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway, Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner and many others. They say thatcustomers who visit this elegant hotel once visit again and again.
The establishment is only a few meters from the sea, and therefore 80% of its apartments have an extraordinary view of the coast of the capital.
One of the oldest hotels
The list of the oldest hotels in Havana includes the Hotel Plaza, opened in 1901. The building that today houses this exquisite accommodation was once the residence of a we althy Cuban family. Then the editorial office of some influential newspaper moved here, only at the beginning of the last century the building was converted into apartments for tourists.
Hotel Plaza is a four-star hotel with 188 large rooms of different categories. The windows of some rooms overlook a beautiful courtyard, while others overlook the city. And some apartments have a private balcony. The decor of the rooms is dominated by wood finishes and soothing shades.
