Villa Los PinosvsHotel Nacional de Cuba
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Hotel Nacional de Cuba is preferred by most professionals compared to Villa Los Pinos. Hotel Nacional de Cuba ranks #3 in Havana with praise from 6 publications including oyster.com, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Villa Los Pinos
21 Ave. las Terrazas, Santa Maria Del Mar, Havana, Cuba
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- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Frommer's
"These independent villas are probably the plushest accommodations in Playas del Este and well suited to longer stays." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hands down Playas del Este's best resort, Los Pinos is a collection of little houses (two to four bedrooms) with kitchens and TVs that were holiday homes before the Revolution." 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
i
Ask in the lobby about free tours.