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Hotel Santa IsabelvsTryp Habana Libre
Both Hotel Santa Isabel and Tryp Habana Libre are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Santa Isabel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Tryp Habana Libre. Hotel Santa Isabel is ranked #10 in Havana with praise from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
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
From $0/night
- 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
Tryp Habana Libre Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Rough Guide Oyster
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."
OysterUpscale
"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
