33 year old graphic designer with particular taste.
33 year old graphic designer with particular taste.
Member since:22.09.2006
Reviews:5
El Meson de la Flota: Mercaderes b/ Amargura and Teniente Rey. Old Havana, Ciudad de La Habana, situated a few steps from the Old Square.
La Meson de la Flota is found in a safe and renovated area of Old Havana. It is in fact more like a restaurant with rooms rather than a hotel per se, but has the advantage of excellent food at reasonable prices (for tourist eating places - £10 for a lobster brochette, rice and salad - very filling and delicious) and live music every night with Cubano-Flamenco concerts. The drinks, especially Mojitos were great too and won't break the bank (£3-£4 each).
The rooms have very high ceilings and are clean and newly painted, although the state of the bathroom lets the place down a bit, with a bit more wear and tear than I would expect in a hotel. However there was a fridge in the room which was a godsend. Room rates vary between £30 - £60 between high and low season. High season is basically December and January, low season ( read: potential hurricane season) is Sept/Oct. WE had to share double beds with some extra cot beds brought in to accommodate us all, so be prepared for a bit of flexibility.
The staff were very friendly to us ( four girls) but I have heard from other sources that they are not quite so welcoming to groups of males. Due to the late night concerts downstairs, this venue is probably best for night owls and party people rather than families, but comes strongly recommended for a mid range place to stay in Havana.
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I didn't spot this place when I was there - it would be really helpful if you would give an address because Habana Vieja has lots of little hidden streets and it can be difficult to find places at times.
Fiona
x-staz-x 28.02.2007 14:29
I want to go to cuba! staz x
chcouper 28.02.2007 14:28
Good first review, but could have given a bit more detail.
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