Staying at Hotel Nacional de Cuba is like stepping back in time. This iconic hotel, which has been around since 1930, has played host to many famous guests over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Winston Churchill, and Fidel Castro. Situated on the Malecón waterfront, Hotel Nacional de Cuba is the perfect place to stay in Havana for a taste of history and luxury!
The Hotel Nacional de Cuba is a five-star hotel that has been declared a National Monument and has been inscribed in the World Memory Register, which is conferred for the first time on a hotel for having collected evidence over 80 years that allows documenting historically what is said to have happened there.
As a relevant fact, the Hotel Nacional de Cuba has obtained the World Travel Award 16 times, considered the most prestigious prize in the travel industry.
The Hotel Nacional de Cuba is like stepping back in time. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the history and glamour of the hotel. The lobby is adorned with beautiful artwork and vintage furnishing.
Historical event that took place at Hotel Nacional de Cuba.
The rooms are also very retro, with antique lamps and furniture. One of the historical events that have made the hotel famous was the celebration of one of the most important meetings between mafia bosses in the United States.
At this meeting were, of course, the famous Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, and Frank Costello.
You can be present in the same rooms where the Mafia met, you just have to take a guided tour, one of the most popular activities inside the hotel, which shows us the extraordinary history lived by its customers and workers.
One of the best parts of staying at the Hotel Nacional is getting to experience the Cuban culture. The hotel is located right on the Malecón, which is Havana’s famous promenade. There are always people walking or sitting along the Malecón, enjoying the view and chatting with friends. It’s a great place to people-watch and takes in all the sights and sounds of Havana.
Overall, the Hotel Nacional de Cuba is a great place to stay if you want to experience a bit of old-world charm in Havana.
But did you know that it was possible to begin this unique journey back in time even before arriving at the hotel?
Imagine that a classic American car from the 50s is going to meet you and take you on a tour of historic Havana just before driving you to the entrance of the hotel.
Our tours in classic cars are the ideal means of seeing all of Havana’s attractions and sounds. Make a reservation now and take a trip in one of our classic American cars from the 1950s!