Hotel Raquel

Frommer's Review

This is one of the newer additions to the Habaguanex chain, and yet another stunningly restored old building. The facade is a visual orgy of bas-relief work, while the centerpiece of the marble-tiled lobby here is a soaring stained-glass atrium ceiling. The third-floor rooms share a large rooftop terrace, with wonderful views over Old Havana. The rooms themselves are spacious and attractively decorated with lamp fixtures and headboards of artistically crafted iron. However, at these prices I'd expect more than a 13-inch television and two twin beds (only two of the standard rooms here have a queen-size bed, although the suites do come with a king-size bed). This is often called "the Jewish hotel." The restaurant features borscht and latkes, while various lobby displays pay homage to Cuba's small but active Jewish tradition. In fact, many of the staff members are drawn from the local Jewish community.

Facilities:
Restaurant; 2 bars; concierge; tour desk; 24-hr. room service; laundry service

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