Hotel La Rusa

Frommer's Review

This legendary little hotel was established by a Russian émigré (and princess) and former dancer ("La Rusa de Baracoa"), who, over the years, became active in Cuban revolutionary politics and later played host to Fidel, Che, and the poet Nicolás Guillén. Today, this big yellow house right by the sea doesn't really live up to its storied past. In fact, it is very run-down and seedy. The brightly colored but mediocre rooms are small and have tiny bathrooms (showers only). The biggest plus here is that the hotel fronts the sea, across the street from Baracoa's Malecón.

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