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 of his handwritten drafts and notes. The hotel is a popular stop on the tourist trail and a good base for exploring Habana Vieja. The rooms are simple and somewhat spartan, but they are clean and comfortable, and most have high French doors opening to some view 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 Habana Vieja; this is also a great spot for a refreshing drink any time of day or night. The lobby bar is also quite popular, and features live music most of the day and much of the night.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 bars; tour desk; car-rental desk; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service
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