Hotel Nacional de Cuba

We found the hotel delightful! Of course it’s old, but that is part of its beauty and charm. Havana is a gritty hustle and this place provides a much needed oasis. Particularly (and unexpectedly) enjoyable was the cigar tasting. Yahnet is passionate about Cuban culture, extremely knowledgeable about cigars and a warm and hospitable hostess. Was (as a non smoker) an unusual highlight of our visit. Sincere thankyou Yahnet!!

Stayed here in May and it was wonderful. So much history with this hotel, it’s like staying in a museum. The hotel is lovely and clean and the gardens are beautiful to sit and relax in. On exploring the hotel we walked into the Churchill Bar which was tucked away, lovey little bar to sit and have a cocktail or two and the staff there were so lovely. The food was good and the breakfast was plentiful. We also did the Parisian show which was superb. Will definitely go back again.

It was my first time traveling to Havana. Staying at this hotel was magical: checking was fast (they checked me in early), the staff was friendly and professional, the room is comfortable, air conditioned. History of this hotel is impressive. A lot of beautiful original decor. Breakfast is delicious - buffet style and a lot of verity. Special thanks to Yarelis relaciones publicas (public relations of the hotel). Very friendly and professional staff. Lots of live music. Great atmosphere.

Hotel full of history and beautifully restored keeping the old world charm with modern amenities. Rooms large and bright, very comfortable. Staff lovely everywhere in facility and knowledgeable about hotel history. Location of hotel and ability to eat/ drink outside is beautiful.

This gem of a hotel is really worth a visit. We stayed there only one night but wished we had more time. The atmosphere is unique as you are taken back to the Havana of the 40's and 50's which no longer exist. Most of the furniture dates back to that period and there are plenty of photographs, memorabilia, including the menu choices made by famous people such as Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra, the Mafia Mob of the 1946 Havana summit. On the down side, rooms are tired and the bathrooms need updating and a bit more TLC. Having said that, however, the beautiful grounds, the garden bar, the restaurant etc. surely make up for any shortcomings. I highly recommend it for those people who want to breathe the Havana "golden" day atmosphere and are not too bothered if the shower doesn't work to perfection or if only 1 of the 4 lifts are working.