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Hotel Santa IsabelvsHotel Raquel
Hotel Raquel and Hotel Santa Isabel are both rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Raquel ranks marginally better than Hotel Santa Isabel. Hotel Raquel has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Hotel Santa Isabel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
Calle Baratillo 9, entre Obispo y Narciso Lopez, Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba
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- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This is one of the most highly touted hotels of the Habaguanex chain, and it is a lovely little hotel, wonderfully located on the eastern end of the Plaza de Armas." Full review
Lonely Planet "Considered one of Havana's finest hotels, as well as one of its oldest... the Hotel Santa Isabel is housed in the Palacio de los Condes de Santovenia, the former crash pad of a decadent Spanish count." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The glamorous colonial-themed Hotel Santa Isabel has tradition and elegance combined with stylish 19th-century furnishings and a inviting marble-floored lobby lounge."
Rough Guide "One of the most exclusive of Habana Vieja’s hotels, this impressively restored eighteenth-century building features colonial-style furnishings in all the rooms and a fountain in the idyllic arched courtyard."
Fodor's "Best views here are to be had in rooms and junior sweets that overlook the popular Plaza de Armas, with its many booksellers, artists, and restaurants." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The vibe is regal, bordering on stuffy, but the sophistication is understated and inviting. Common amenities are limited to a beautiful patio bar and gourmet alfresco restaurant." Full review
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
