Hotel Nacional de CubavsArmadores de Santander Hotel
Armadores de Santander Hotel and Hotel Nacional de Cuba are both endorsed by experts. On balance, Hotel Nacional de Cuba is preferred by most reviewers compared to Armadores de Santander Hotel. Hotel Nacional de Cuba is ranked #4 in Havana with endorsements from 6 publications like Frommer's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Calle 21 y O, Vedado, Plaza, Havana 10400, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Sitting on a high bluff overlooking the Malecón, this is Havana's signature hotel, and it's loaded with atmosphere." Full review
Star Service
"Billed as the country's flagship hotel, the Nacional is a stand-out in more ways than one." Full review
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The overpriced, tasteless dinner option at the hotel cabaret is best avoided.
Rough Guide
"One of Havana’s best-looking hotels, with the air of an Arabian palace."
Fodor's
"Memorabilia of such famous (and infamous) guests as Winston Churchill, Ava Gardner, Frank Sinatra, and Meyer Lansky, the Nacional still buzzes... though rooms are disappointing." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The common spaces, including the lobby and the ocean-view gardens, are gorgeous, and the food impresses. Rooms are charmingly traditional." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Steeped in history and furnished with rooms with plaques that advertise details of illustrious past occupants, the towering Havana landmark sports two swimming pools." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A national monument and one of Havana's architectural emblems. Even if you're not staying here, reserve time to admire the Moorish lobby, stroll the breezy grounds" Full review
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Ask in the lobby about free tours.
Armadores de Santander Hotel
Calle Luz 4, Esq San Pedro, Havana 10100, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"A decent, slightly isolated hotel, facing the harbour and on a busy road."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located across from the lovely waterfront Malecón boardwalk, Armadores de Santander Hotel offers commanding views of Havana Port." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Santander down by the harbor has a tangible nautical feel." Full review