Hotel CaribbeanvsHotel Nacional de Cuba
Islazul Hotel Caribbean and Hotel Nacional de Cuba are both endorsed by professionals. Overall, Hotel Nacional de Cuba is preferred by most writers compared to Islazul Hotel Caribbean. Hotel Nacional de Cuba ranks #3 in Havana with accolades from 6 sources like Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Caribbean
Paseo del Prado, No. 164, esq. a Colón, Havana, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Private balcony
Lonely Planet
"Cheap but not always so cheerful... Rooms are a tad dark and pokey. Bargain-basement seekers only." Full review
Rough Guide
"The cheapest hotel in Habana Vieja is an uninspiring affair, with pokey rooms, many of which have no windows and very basic facilities."
Fodor's
"Although it's no Shangri-la, the rooms do have air-conditioning, TVs, and private baths, which isn't half bad." Full review
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.