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Hotel El BosquevsHotel Raquel
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Hotel Raquel is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel El Bosque. Hotel Raquel comes in at 83 with accolades from 6 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Hotel El Bosque
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Oyster
28A e/ 49A y 49C, Reparto Kohly Municipio Playa, Havana, Cuba
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
Lonely Planet "Clean and friendly, the hotel lies on the banks of the Río Almendares surrounded by the Bosque de La Habana – the city's green lungs – and is a good (and rare) midrange choice." Full review
Rough Guide "In a leafy suburb overlooking the eponymous Bosque de la Habana wood, this affordable hotel is the perfect retreat from the thick of the city."
OysterMid-Range
"Located in a residential area that backs onto dense natural forest, mid-range El Bosque offers 62 rooms -- many of which feature balconies with leafy views." Full review
Hotel Raquel
Frommer's Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Fodor's Oyster
Calle Amargura 103 esquina a San Ignacio, Havana, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This is one of the newer additions to the Habaguanex chain, and yet another stunningly restored old building." Full review
Lonely Planet "Behind its impressive architecture, the Raquel offers well-presented if noisy rooms, a small gym/sauna, friendly staff and a great central location." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A renovated Art Nouveau stunner, this popular hotel, located close to Plaza Vieja, exudes style and charm."
Rough Guide "Handsome and sleek with Art Deco touches, this is an unexpectedly upmarket hotel given its low-key side-street location."
Fodor's "Majestic and regal best describes the hotel's elegant Baroque facade and impressive lobby, with its soaring marble columns and domed stained glass roof." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Occupies a beautiful historic building with impressive architecture and interiors...in a prime Old Havana location that's close to restaurants, nightlife, and popular tourist sights." Full review
