Hotel RaquelvsCubanacan Marazul
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Raquel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel MarAzul. Hotel Raquel ranks #8 in Havana with approval from 6 sources such as Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Hotel Raquel
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
Oyster
Upper-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
Cubanacan Marazul
Ave Sur y Las Terrazas, Santa Maria del Mar, Havana, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"This imposing, five-story hotel stretches on for a hundred yards or so in each direction from its blocky concrete lobby." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The main (only) benefit for the terribly unfussy is the price (cheap) and the location (you could hit a big home run onto the beach from here)." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"For cash-strapped travelers intent on splitting their time between the beach and Havana, this dingy, 188-room budget all-inclusive hotel from the '70s might fit the bill." Full review