I did stay at the Melia Cohiba from Nov 17 through the 25th on a business trip.

Location is great for a nice view of the malecon and the ocean. Is also not too far from the historical area (Habana Vieja)... only a 5-10 minutes ride.

The hotel itself seemed a little dated, but you would only notice if you are particularly picky (I did take note just so that I could make this an accurate review, not because it really bothered me) I recommend you bring your own soap bar and shampoo, as they provide some but might not be up to what you're used to. 220V current is also used in Cuba, fortunately most laptop computers, if not all, come with a current converter, so that was not a problem for me.

I tried 4 of their 5 restaurants and found them all to be good quality of food and service. The only one I did not go to was the pasta restaurant.

Had no problem with room service (used them twice, once for breakfast and once for a late snack)

Internet: there's a business center with 5 computers available from 0800a.m. to 8:00p.m. There's also wireless service in the lobby area, but it was not working last week. No internet available in the rooms.

Stayed for one week, 2 people, spent almost 5 grand! We couldn't believe how expensive it was. We did enjoy the restaurants, coffee at breakfast was good, way too much food given for the morning continental breakfast [ was included] Didn't even always have three meals a day. We got a few cigars - Cohibas great. Watch the prices in the hotel. The bartender in the Cigar lounge tried to over charge me and it happened a few times in other places. Also I know we WAY over tipped. Our fault. You have to tip to pee and get toilet paper! One CUC [convertible Cuban pesos] is 23 pesos in the local currency. The locals earn about 40 CUC a month so if you tip 10 CUC pesos at dinner that is one weeks pay. They don't use CUC currency so you really tipped 230 pesos in their standard.

I stayed in the Royal suite of the Melia Cohiba in the summer of 2004. The room was enormous and decorated to a very high standard. The view of the Malecon was worth the nightly fee alone.

As soon as you enter the hotel, there is a sense of quality. Marble surroundings and a magnificent floral center piece placed between 2 bars. One a modern bar, which you would find in many hotels. The bar on the left hand side, makes this hotel special. Laden with beautiful art work and a grand piano, which was played in mesmerising style by a lady one night before we went out to explore Havana's nightlife.

Great art work is prevalent throughout the corridors. On the 2nd floor there is an expensive (for Havana, cheap for the UK) cigar shop . There is also an old-fashioned Cigar room, with memorabilia stacked on all four ways.

Heading towards the swimming pool, there is a spa, I didn't use it so can't comment. Outside, the atmosphere by the pool is tranquil but not as upbeat as other places, such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The pool is small but clean, geared more towards children. A good place to catch a tan.

The staff were excellent and very friendly, which seemed a natural trait of most Cubans. There's also a great hairdresser.

Overall, Melia Cohiba is the best hotel I've stayed in throughout my travels across the globe, situated in one of the greatest cities in the World . A masterpiece.

we stayed here or 3 nights, found that it served its purpose, clean, tidy, nice reception, huge bedroom suite. a bit away from old havana but cabs are safe and cheap, its closer to tropicana club which is fantastic. highly recommend it for a few nights.