Conde de Villanueva Hotel, Havana City Cuba. 4 stars.

Average Alexies

In the center of Old Havana
The Conde de Villanueva Hotel is located in Havana's historic heart, or Old Havana, which was declared a World Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), due to its architectural and cultural values. The building was the residence of Claudio Martínez de Pinillos, Count of Villanueva, a prominent figure linked to the Cuba's economic flourishing in the 19th century. The establishment, characterized by interior patios, stained-glass windows and spacious halls, is dedicated to cigar aficionados, who can buy the best brands of Havana cigars at its Casa del Habano, and enjoy the pleasure of smoking in its private salon.

Average SJinTO

“Great location, OK hotel”
The building is beautiful and the rooms have tonnes of character and Havana charm. It was clean and nice enough, but for the price I expected a little more. The plexiglass separating the bathroom/ toilet from the room popped out the first time we tried to close the bathroom door (which didn't close because it was not hung level, an any case). The TV reception was not great, the mattresses are not for those who like to sink in to softness. The key here is location-- across the street from a park, seconds' walk from plazas, restaurants and museums. The great location also means that it is not the quietest place to stay. I think you have to accept that as the cost of being in the heart of things, however. Breakfast was OK but a little confusing-- we weren't sure based on the menu what we could actually order and the staff did not speak much English.The restaurant has good dinner meal deals ($12 for 3 courses plus drink), but do NOT eat here unless you have plenty of time to kill. Very. Slow. Service. Check out the palm tree in the courtyard: the biggest I have ever seen.