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Hotel Santa IsabelvsHotel Ambos Mundos
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Santa Isabel scores slightly better than Hotel Ambos Mundos. Hotel Santa Isabel ranks #10 in Havana with approval from 6 publications including DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Oyster.
Hotel Santa Isabel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
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
OysterUpper-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
Hotel Ambos Mundos Frommer's Lonely Planet Rough Guide Fodor's Oyster
Calle Obispo 153, Havana 10100, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Breakfast is served on the rooftop patio under shady arbors with a wonderful view of the harbor and La Habana Vieja; this is also a great spot for a refreshing drink any time of day or night." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hemingway's Havana hideout and the place where he is said to have penned his seminal guerrilla classic For Whom the Bell Tolls." Full review
Rough Guide "This stylishly artistic 1920s hotel, where Ernest Hemingway stayed between 1932 and 1939, is bang in the heart of the most visited part of Habana Vieja."
Fodor's "The tasteful rooftop restaurant is a must-see, offering beautiful vistas." Full review
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Avoid rooms with inside views in favor of the 27-odd units with a view of Plaza de Armas.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Hotel Ambos Mundos offers some of Old Havana’s most beautiful and historical lodging, set along the tourist-friendly Obispo pedestrian mall." Full review
