Hotel CaribbeanvsMelia Cohiba
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Melia Cohiba ranks significantly higher than Islazul Hotel Caribbean. Melia Cohiba is ranked #9 in Havana with approval from 6 reviewers including Rough Guide, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Hotel Caribbean
Paseo del Prado, No. 164, esq. a Colón, Havana, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Private balcony
Lonely Planet
"Cheap but not always so cheerful... Rooms are a tad dark and pokey. Bargain-basement seekers only." Full review
Rough Guide
"The cheapest hotel in Habana Vieja is an uninspiring affair, with pokey rooms, many of which have no windows and very basic facilities."
Fodor's
"Although it's no Shangri-la, the rooms do have air-conditioning, TVs, and private baths, which isn't half bad." Full review
Melia Cohiba
Ave Paseo entre 1 y 3, Havana, Cuba
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Sitting just off the Malecón, this hotel, with its sharp angles and alternating walls of stone and glass, is probably the most modernist building in Havana." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Cuba's sharpest and best-quality city hotel is an ocean-side concrete giant built in 1994... that will satisfy the highest of international expectations." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A modern high-rise close to the Malecon, the Hotel Melia Cohiba is one of Havana's finest."
Star Service
"This striking contemporary high-rise launched the Havana hotel scene into the modern age when it opened in 1994." Full review
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Guests may also choose La Brasa, which specializes in grilled meat dishes.
Rough Guide
"This modern hotel close to the western end of the Malecón caters predominantly for the business visitor, with uniformed bellhops, indoor fountains and a mini-mall."
Fodor's
"Rates among Cuba's best. It does a superb job of providing efficient service and support for executives on the move." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Melia Cohiba is an upper-middle-range high-rise property with a refined, business-like vibe -- right opposite the Malecon in Havana’s Vedado district." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An oceanside concrete giant built in 1994 that will satisfy the highest of international expectations with its knowledgeable staff and modern, well-polished facilities." Full review