(+) All round good pick for those wanting Caribbean on a budget. Great beach! (-) Probably not quite up to 5* standards like some other hotels, but we didn't mind!
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: Good location, beautiful building. lovely parrots Disadvantages: Poor customer service
Hotel Beltran de Santa Cruz is in the heart of old Havana and in a great position for the area's major attractions, as well as paladares, cafés, and bars. The hotel is part of a Cuban chain (Habaganuex), but don't let that put you off. Recently refurbished, it was formerly a colonial merchant's house. You enter by a huge wooden door and are in the reception area, beyond which is the beautiful courtyard. In the corner is a bar where you can also opt to eat breakfast, joined by the inquisitive parrots who love a bit of crusty bread.
There are ten rooms and one junior suite over two floors, and all overlook the courtyard. Each room has shuttered doors that can be opened to let in light - ours had no other window and really needed the shutters opens although this limits your privacy. This means you don't get an outside view - just one ...
Advantages: Decent Cheap accomidation, Rooms are good enough for what we need, Nice View From The Window, Cheap Disadvantages: No Taxi Drivers have any idea where it actually is, The description of The rooms when we booked.
the frills but certainly had the service and quality and of course the Schindler's Lift.
Contact Info:
Hostal Lami
Laurea Miro 278
Esplugues de Llobregat
Barcelona
Spain
08950
Phone Number: 49-211-1390150
Fax: 49-211-1390155
E-mail: info@cih-hotels.com
Booked through www.opodo.co.uk ...
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