A group of nine of us travelled to Cuba last January/February 08 and I have to say it was an amazing experience. We travelled from Havana to Las Terrazas, Vinales, Australia, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and back to Havana. The whole experience was easier than I had anticipated, given what I had read on blogs etc., but if you are a traveller... more

I stayed 4 nights in Beltran de Santa Cruz. Building was the mansion of a French marquis and has a very special atmosphere. You can feel the early Colonial period here with columns, window shutters and building ornaments. Even there’s a museum room in the building. The hotel is in the heart of Old Havana, so it’s a good headquarters... more

Lovely old restored colonial house right on the edge of the tourist route in old Habana, a few metres from La Plaza Vieja. Nice big rooms with en suite, with those on the first floor giving onto a balcony overlooking a central courtyard used for breakfast. Good, friendly service. Very handy for visiting old Habana and just a spit away... more

Myself and my girlfriend stayed in this hotel for four nights after a stay in Jibacoa. The room itself was amazing, and the location was right in the middle of old havana. The suite comprised of a massive bedroom and a separate dining room, both clean and well equipped. Problems with the water have already been discussed; I appreciate its... more

The hotel was in an excellent position right in the centre of old Havana. The large rooms were well furnished and the beds were comfortable. There was a problem with the hot water but Havana was so hot anyway that a cold shower was a welcome relief. The staff at the hotel were always very friendly, no mean feat considering... more

This hotel has an impressive appearance and a good location. But don't be fooled. The rooms are less than clean, which was no great problem, but the lack of any running water was. We stayed 3 nights and had intermittent water supply throughout. It was pretty hot and sticky in Havana during our stay, so we didn't consider running water... more

When we arrived at the (pre-booked) Beltran the foyer looked lovely, just our sort of place. Unfortunately, that's as far as we got. We were told there was a "problem" (unspecified) but that they had booked us into a similar standard hotel just down the road. The hotel they put us in (The Santander) was a typical hotel you would... more

This hotel was situated right in the middle of old Havana, surrounded by beautiful old architectured buildings and near the 'plaza vieja' (old square). You can really get a feel for the real Cuba here, as there are many locals around, all very friendly. The hotel itself has very grand doors and has a very pretty little courtyard in the... more

We arrived in the Beltran late in the evening after a 6 hour transfer from Maria La Gorda. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly, infact we were offered breakfast even though we were checking out at 4.30 am! We stayed in one of the suites (paying about £60) - it was stunning. The suite was huge... more