The Ambos Mundos is right in the heart of Old Hanana within minutes of all the Historic sights, museums and Catherdral. The moment you enter this hotel you step back in time 50 years. This is the place that Hemingway chose to live for seven years during his stay in Cuba and his room is open to viewing by tourists for a small fee. Can't comment on this as didn't bother to look at it. Here the rooms are disappointingly small with two small single beds. I recommend that you insist on an 'exterior' facing room as a lot of the rooms are within a block inside the actual building under an atrium. We had room 302 which opened onto the front of the hotel but was close to the lift so a bit noisy, suggest 304 or 6-8 or similar on other floors. There was the most AWFUL smell in the bathroom which was like leaking gas (not your usual drain smell) we only stayed three nights so just put up with it but suggest you check it first before deciding to stay in your chosen room. Breakfast is the highlight of the day here. Served on the rooftop with wonderful views of the Old City and harbour. As long as you don't expect luxury and polish and accept it for what it is then this hotel could be a good choice for your first time in Havana.

The hotel is excellently sited for sightseeing and walking around old Havana. Unfortunately, our group, of over 10 people were moved from room to room over the course of the week. The hotel told us this was because they were renovating the rooms, but no work was done on the rooms. This caused a lot of hassle, as you can imagine, of packing then unpacking to move rooms. I would also advise you to take care while walking around the old town, as one of our party had a necklace stolen off her neck. It is also a good idea to only use official taxis, with a "taxi" light on the roof of the car, and to find out the tariff to your destination before getting in.

very central location .rooms clean and tidy.we had a front room with a great view of the street.we used the restaurant on two occasions for two evening meals .i have to say we were plesently suprised both in quality of food supplied and cost..the is a lively bar attached to hotel with lots of dancing etc.

Booked this hotel as part of a 2 centre holiday in the Caribbean, After reading the reviews, and arriving with mixed thoughts I was more than impressed. The room fair to say was small and lacked a window but was comfortable and clean. Tha maid service was excellent and efficient. The Rooftop restaurant was amongst the best visited in Havana, taking into consideration the food in Havana is nothing to speak about in general!, avoid the nice looking restaurant outside with all the bushes, oh it was grim!! The bar downstairs was very relaxing and welcoming, and the Mojito did the trick, overall I was well impressed with this wee gem right in the heart of the old town, and should I return to Havana I shall most certainly stay at Ambos Mundos