Hotel Nacional de CubavsTryp Habana Libre
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Nacional de Cuba scores significantly higher than Tryp Habana Libre. Hotel Nacional de Cuba comes in at #4 in Havana with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Star Service, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
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
i
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
i
Ask in the lobby about free tours.
Tryp Habana Libre
Calle L e/ 23 y 25. Vedado. La Habana, Havana, Cuba
From $310/night
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Business Center
Fodor's
"Originally the Havana Hilton, this high-rise monster is, at least, easy to find. Rooms are functional and modern; some offer astounding sea views, especially on the upper floors." Full review
Frommer's
"Rising high above Havana, this hotel provides some of my favorite views of the city and sea from most of its rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Havana's biggest and boldest hotel opened in March 1958 on the eve of Batista's last waltz." Full review
Rough Guide
"This stylish Vedado landmark, with stunning atrium and exterior mosaic by Amelia Pelaez, has three restaurants, a terrace pool, a business centre and good-quality rooms with all mod cons."
Oyster
Upscale
"This iconic four-pearl property, originally a Hilton, sits in the thick of Havana's action -- surrounded by shops, bars, and nightlife on Calle 23, and five blocks from from the Malecon." Full review