Hotel Nacional de CubavsHotel Conde de Villanueva
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Nacional de Cuba is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Conde de Villanueva. Hotel Nacional de Cuba scores 88 with accolades from 6 reviews including Star Service, Frommer's 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.
Hotel Conde de Villanueva
Calle Mercaderes 202, Havana 10100, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"This place is geared toward cigar freaks, and only true aficionados should stay here." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you want to splash out on one night of luxury in Havana, check out this highly lauded colonial gem." Full review
Rough Guide
"Despite its relatively small size this place packs in several other charming communal spaces, including a fantastic cellar-style restaurant and a courtyard heaving with plants."
Fodor's
"It was designed as the private enclave for cigar aficionados, so there's an on-site smoke shop and cigar club." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hotel in Cuba that doubles as an authentic cigar shop." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located on the site of a restored 18th-century mansion, Hotel Conde de Villanueva pays homage to the history of the Cuban cigar through its decor." Full review