Hotel Santa IsabelvsEl Meson de la Flota
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Santa Isabel is preferred by most reviewers compared to El Meson de la Flota. Hotel Santa Isabel ranks #12 in Havana with praise from 5 sources like Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Santa Isabel
Calle Baratillo 9, entre Obispo y Narciso Lopez, Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This is one of the most highly touted hotels of the Habaguanex chain, and it is a lovely little hotel, wonderfully located on the eastern end of the Plaza de Armas." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Considered one of Havana's finest hotels, as well as one of its oldest... the Hotel Santa Isabel is housed in the Palacio de los Condes de Santovenia, the former crash pad of a decadent Spanish count." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The glamorous colonial-themed Hotel Santa Isabel has tradition and elegance combined with stylish 19th-century furnishings and a inviting marble-floored lobby lounge."
Rough Guide
"One of the most exclusive of Habana Vieja’s hotels, this impressively restored eighteenth-century building features colonial-style furnishings in all the rooms and a fountain in the idyllic arched courtyard."
Fodor's
"Best views here are to be had in rooms and junior sweets that overlook the popular Plaza de Armas, with its many booksellers, artists, and restaurants." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The vibe is regal, bordering on stuffy, but the sophistication is understated and inviting. Common amenities are limited to a beautiful patio bar and gourmet alfresco restaurant." Full review
El Meson de la Flota
Calle Mercaderes 257, Havana, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet
"Within spitting distance of gracious Plaza Vieja. Five individually crafted rooms contain all of the modern comforts and amenities." Full review
Rough Guide
"Similar in size and character to a traditional inn, there are just five rooms at this well-priced hostal, all of them spacious with simple but attractive stained-wood furnishings."
Fodor's
"is hotel in the heart of the Old City has five rooms with every modern amenity and spotless bathrooms." Full review