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Advantages: An excellent introduction to Havana's charms Disadvantages: None to note (despite the 'socks')
Back in 2004 I was lucky enough to celebrate the New Year in Havana the capital city of Cuba and vowed if ever I were to return I would spend a few days staying with the lady that is proclaimed to be 'The Jewel of Havana' better known as the Hotel Nacional De Cuba. Needless to say during that first trip I fell in love with the people, the music and the overwhelming ambience of the country and of course Che Guevara (all over again).
The Journey?.
During my post Christmas blues this year I booked a return trip. We spend a relaxing day in the NH Crystal Resort in the Cayo's and enjoy a few Mojito's before joining the transfer coach which will take us on the 30 minute journey to Jardines Del Rey Airport and after a smooth check in we board our ATR42 Cubanacan flight (which needless to say is an experience in itself if you know your ...
Advantages: Excellent location. Disadvantages: Not many.
**Opinion **
In my opinion the Aparthotel Bahia is one of the best properties on the Island, not just for the accommodation itself but for its location and access to local amenities.
The Aparthotel is a very well presented 4* option situated approximately 1km from San Antonio town with its vast array of nightlife. Making this an ideal location to be in as you are close enough to the nightlife if you want it, yet far enough not to be affected by it if you fancy a relaxing night.
The main clientele at this hotel is made up of young people in the high season so can be rather rowdy at times. However in the low season it can be a little quieter and the pace is more relaxed.
**Hotel**
The hotel is situated on a stretch of land between Es Pouet and San Antonio beaches. Most rooms offer excellent views ...
Advantages: Good basic value, good pool Disadvantages: Lots of steps, stray animals, poor local amenities
you insist - and the room you were in will be out of action until a new lock is found. The staff aren't ignoring you: they just don't know what to do. There's no incentive to go out of their way for you and even if there was they probably can't get what you want.
If you want to be treated well in Cuba then don't stay in a "commercial" hotel. Stay in a "casa particular" - a private house where (because you pay in Dollars) the owners have the incentive to look after you and can use your hard currency to get things on the black market.
If you do stay in a Cuban state run hotel you could do a lot worse than the Las Terrazas Aparthotel in Playa del Estes which is run by Islazul. Your Lonely Planet and Rough Guides will tell you that there are three Cuban hotel chains; Islazul, Horizontes and Gran Caribe. Horizontes no longer exists ...
