We had originally booked a triple room for an overnight stay at Hostal Del Tejadillo, but upon arrival, the receptionist informed us a room was not available due to water damage from the ceiling.
They offered us an alternative room at San Miguel, 5 minutes round the corner. I was immediately apprehensive, but agreed to the exchange, only if we could see the San Miguel and its room first.
We were not disappointed with San Miguel. It is a boutique hotel, like Hostal Del Tejadillo, which we wanted in Old Havana. The interior decor around the hostal is antique, in keeping with its original looks, which is beautiful.
The terrace on Level 3 was brilliant, just to sit and watch life go by on the street below.
Breakfast was lovely, with plenty on offer from the waiter.
When we checked in, we had to leave our passports with receptionist to get checked out (normal practice). Upon returning that evening, the receptionist informed us that we had left money in one of the passports (75 CUC Pesos)that he immediately handed over. My wife had left this in a passport for the Exit Tax at the airport, but it just highlighted the honesty of the people at the hotel. We would have been none the wiser if they had kept the money, which is a lot to them.
There is a little shopping arcade when you turn right out of the hotel and walk approx 5 mins. I think its on Cuba Street, but not sure. It's a little gem of a place with a tables in a coutyard and 3 levels of shops around. We only found it by accident, as it's not really signposted.






