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Hotel Raquel
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Calle Amargura 103 esquina a San Ignacio, Havana, Cuba
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74% Recommend
3.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
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“Awesome location, pretty hotel, great staff”

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4 of 5 stars
havenexpress 1 contribution
California
Nov 2, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
6/6 found this review helpful

I did a lot of research before deciding on Hotel Raquel. I was very very very happy that I did not go with Habana Libre or even Hotel Nacional. The location of this hotel is absolutely perfect, located within Habana Vieja itself. It had beautiful stained glass ceilings, very charming rooms and the shower pressure was great! We had a wonderful time chatting with the hotel staff, especially the bartenders. The staff even helped us book dinner with La Guarida, the famous paladar!
The only downside that I can think off is the breakfast, where some of the deli meats seemed to have been out for too long. Stick to the made-to-order omelets.

Dining tip: - Santa Angel Restaurant, just a few minutes walk from the hotel, delicious and cheap food!

Safety tip - we encountered a pair of very "friendly" locals, who sat down with us and proceeded to order themselves alcohol. He aggresively offered to sell us cigars while she proceeded to solicit our friend. Be careful. Watch out for a guy that keeps saying "What you think?"

  • Liked — great location, historical architecture architecture
  • Disliked — breakfast
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 02, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $96 (year-round)
“Good central location”

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4 of 5 stars
Izzymimi 2 contributions
Herts
Sep 20, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel is ideal as a base to sightsee Havana - it's in the charming old town but only 10 mins walk from the new city... it's a beautiful looking hotel especially its entrance. Our room was large and comfortable enough for our 4 nights stay. But it was a little noisy - ask for a room as far away from the lift as possible.

It's only a minutes walk from the lovely Plaza Vieja which is somewhere all should visit, and within a few minutes of all the local attractions e.g. Hemingway bars, Bar/Restaurant Muralla etc.

Staff were friendly and helpful, although sometimes the bar staff make you feel obliged to tip them. That's one word of warning about Havana, and Cuba, make sure you have plenty of change for tipping, wages are low so tipping really helps!

Enjoy Havana - an interesting and fun place to go, even though some of the buildings are falling down! It's certainly an education and a humbling experience. And take PLENTY of insect repellent, you'll need it!

  • Liked — Beautiful architecture
  • Disliked — Breakfast isn't great
  • Tips/Secrets: — Have plenty of change on you for tipping, be prepared for mosquitoes and enjoy!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since September 20, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Romantic”

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5 of 5 stars
balaguer 1 contribution
Rumford, Rhode Island
Sep 4, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

This is the hotel to be if you want to have a romantic vacation. It is clean & safe. The rooms are not overly luxurious but they are simple and charming. The lobby, staircase and an old elevator complete the romantic picture by preserving the originality of the building. Yes, you are located in the heart of the Old Havana where all the action is. But don't expect for the area to be quiet and the food to be great. You go there to experience Cuba not the food. The location will give you an insight into every day life of a Cuban. Not everything you see will be easy on the eye but it is all part of Cuban reality. If you prefer not to be bothered by that and only see nice things you should consider one of the resorts. My husband and I are planning another trip in 2007.

  • Liked — The architecture of the hotel.
  • Tips/Secrets: — Do not exchange your american dollars right away
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2004
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 04, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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“hotel raquel-superb”

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5 of 5 stars
dave-gabon 1 contribution
port gentil ,gabon
Aug 13, 2006 | Trip type: Family
4/4 found this review helpful

we stayed at the hotel for 10 days with our 19 year old and 4 year old, they both loved it. The hotel itself abounds in understated elegance and is situated centrally in one of the cleaner, quieter areas of old Havana. Great rooms (for for one with a balcony), staff were great and the cleaning ladies excellent. Cant wait to go back.Very child friendly, only thing it misses is a swimming pool.

  • Liked — decor and cleanliness
  • Disliked — no complaints at all
  • Tips/Secrets: — get a room with a balcony
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since August 13, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Great place !!”

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5 of 5 stars
pof74 125 contributions
Annecy, France
Jul 17, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Member since March 08, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene, Pet owners
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Calle Amargura 103 esquina a San Ignacio, Havana, Cuba