I'm guessing that prior to the "triumph of the revolution", the Presidente was a stunning and beautiful hotel. Today, one can see a glimmer of the elegant past, but one can also see a lot of neglect and a desperate need for maintenance and repair. The hotel is in a good location, just a couple of blocks from the malecon,... more

If you get a good deal it's fine. A bit out the centre, large and impersonal, but there was nothing to complain about (apart from the nailed closed room windows). Rate the rooms at 1*, the hotel at 2*. Some good music in the bar lounge area in the evenings. more

My Mom and I stayed here overnight as part of a tour of Havana. We were amazed how fast they checked in a full bus of people. We stayed on 3rd floor. Only 1 of the 2 elevator works, but you didn't wait long. The room was VERY musty/damp when we first opened door.. but once we opened windows it... more

Mt wife and I stayed at this hotel for one night as part of a trip to Havana. Check-in was reasonable. The corridor carpet, at least on floor three, was threadbare which didn't bode well for the room itself. However, the room was spacious, reasonably furnished although it had a musky, damp smell to it. The shower, despite our best... more

If you know going into Cuba that luxury is really not part of the agenda...then you will be fine. Cuba is amazing on so many levels, like starting with the people. The Presidente had the best staff. They were so friendly and helpful. When they found out we were American from New york, our stock went up with them. The... more

We stayed in Hotel Presidente for one night in January, 2008. We ended up there because when we arrived at our original hotel, Los Frailes, they didn't have a room for us. Los Frailes paid for our stay and the cab ride over to Hotel Presidente. Presidente is in New Havana, and the town doesn't have any of the charm... more

this supposedly four star hotel has a lot of handicaps: quite distant from the city center, although some hotels can be even farther (playa district), an old building which obviously has not been rehabilitated (one elevator only is working, everything seems out of age), food served at the buffet restaurant is edible ,but not good.We tried the other hotel restaurant... more

We stayed in this hotel in MAY 2007. I am a little late writing the review. Reception Staff: Maintained a consistent high level of rudeness that is difficult to ignore. Reception: It is quaint and comfortable, but watching the staff drive unsuspecting guests crazy is just irritating. Rooms: We had 2 as the first one was flooded on our first... more

We arrived on the evening of Friday 25th May 2007. We placed all our valuables, wallets and cash in the room safe, which was operated by a swipe card. On the following Sunday, we noticed that a credit card and £60 was missing and immediatley reported it to reception. The manager organised a print out of entires into the room... more