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Hotel Nacional de CubavsMelia Habana
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Melia Habana ranks marginally better than Hotel Nacional de Cuba. Melia Habana scores 89 with praise from 6 publications including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Star Service.
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.
Melia Habana Frommer's Star Service Rough Guide Fodor's Oyster Lonely Planet
Ave 3era, e/ 76 y 80, Miramar.Playa, Havana 11300, Cuba
From $275/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This modern luxury hotel is set on a coral ledge on the edge of the Caribbean." Full review
Star Service "Most staffers are courteous and conscientious, and above-average service (at least for Cuba) is the norm. " Full review
Rough Guide "Very professional hotel in the heart of the business district."
Fodor's "One of the city's stellar, modern properties frequented by business and leisure travelers." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale, 397-room Melia Habana has a firm place as one of the top handful of hotels in Havana, along with the Parque Central, Melia Cohiba, and Hotel Nacional." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A little brutal from the outside but beautiful within, Miramar's Hotel Meliá Habana is one of the city's best-run and best-equipped accommodations options" Full review
