Hotel Ambos Mundos

Frommer's Review

Hemingway claimed this was "a good place to write," and the room (no. 511) where he wrote parts of For Whom the Bell Tolls is a shrine to the late author, featuring his typewriter and photocopies of some handwritten drafts and notes. The hotel is a popular stop on the tourist trail and a good base for exploring La Habana Vieja. The rooms are simple and somewhat spartan, but they are clean and comfortable, and most have high French doors opening to some views of the bustling streets. A few even have small balconies. Most folks love the compact old, iron-grated elevator running up the inside of the central staircase; however, it's woefully inadequate to meet demand, so if you're staying on an upper floor, you might find waiting for it frustrating. Breakfast is served on the rooftop patio under shady arbors with a wonderful view of the harbor and La Habana Vieja; this is also a great spot for a refreshing drink any time of day or night. The lobby bar is also popular, and features live piano music most of the day and much of the night.

Facilities:
Restaurant; 2 bars; tour desk; car-rental desk; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service

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