Hotel Plaza is in a superb location on the border between Havana Centro and Havana Vieja, and within a block of the Prado. The Hotel Plaza was built in 1908 and has the baroque charm of the period.
We liked the hotel, and we enjoyed both the bar, and the roof terrace for breakfast. The rooms are a bit dismal--dumpy beds and lumpy pillows, but the airconditioner was OK and the water was hot (bring your own sink plug). Just don't expect too much and you'll be happy with the Plaza. It could do with some upgrading, but it's a great location with friendly staff.

People need to relax. Youre in a developing country. How much do you really expect? I stayed at the Plaza last October and had a great time. My room was clean, air conditioner was quiet, and worked like a dream. The Staff at the bar is INCREDIBLE. The staff everywhere is incredible, actually. The were very helpful and speak english well. The location is amazing, as you are located in the very heart of Havana. Steps away from the storied Malecon, and other great sites. My only advice is to bring a pillow! The pillows in the hotel rooms are a little flat.

I plan on going again this summer!

In summer of 2005 we stayed for three nights in Hotel Plaza as part of a 14 day tour of the island. During the 8day car trip we stayed in some basic hotels in Trinidad and Santa Clara. Arriving in Havana after a long drive we were hoping for a relaxing stay. THE HOTEL WAS A DRAMA !! The room was not clean, the bed/ matras was 50 years hotel and the bathroom was dirty. Light bulbes broken and airco sounded like a truck engine. Asked reception for other room and were shown two(!!) more rooms which were the exactly the same.

Location is perfect. All major attraction are within walking distance eg. Capitol. Havana is a wonderful city if you like culture and old buildings. Beautiful!! Nevertheless there are better hotels around to stay in.

By the way: Tourists we met (again) in Havana stayed in Inglaterra on the same square and had similar remarks. NH Hotel on this square looked new and professional.

Last night we booked into the Hotel Habana Libre and this was excellent. Beautiful rooms with super views of the city!! What a different world. A bit far from the Old City, but definitely more relaxing to stay in.

I loved the Plaza, but then I have a great imagination!

This is not a pristine modern chain-like hotel, but then who wants that in Havana?

What it is, is clean, exceptionally friendly, atmospheric, spacious and good value in a fantastic location.

We have also stayed in the Sevilla, down the road, and although that is a lovely hotel, the Plaza edges it on character and value. The rooftop terrace is good, the breakfast OK and the service exceptional.

Ask for a room with street view for a great bit of people watching.