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Hotel Nacional de CubavsHotel Raquel
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Nacional de Cuba ranks significantly better than Hotel Raquel. Hotel Nacional de Cuba is ranked #4 in Havana with positive reviews from 6 reviews including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Frommer's
Star Service
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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
OysterUpscale
"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 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
