Meliá Santiago de Cuba

This unique, postmodern high-rise, a mass of blue, red, and gray steel girders and glass, is the largest hotel in Santiago and easily its most luxurious. It's in a peaceful area about 2km (1 1/4 miles) from the historic core, which is perfect for guests who need a little bit more tranquillity and space. It has facilities and services in spades, including the best outdoor pool in the city. Rooms are attractive and large, with huge windows and excellent views, particularly from the higher floors. The hotel has a show on Saturday in its atmospheric Santiago Café, which is an indoor reconstruction of a miniature colonial city. Nonguests can use the pool facilities for a fee of CUC$10 (US$11/£5.40), which includes CUC$5 (US$5.40/£2.70) worth of food and drink.

Facilities:
4 restaurants; 3 bars; Saturday show; 3 outdoor pools; volleyball court; gym; sauna; massage; tour desks; car-rental desk; business center; small shopping arcade; 24-hr. room service; laundry service

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