We arrived in the Beltran late in the evening after a 6 hour transfer from Maria La Gorda. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly, infact we were offered breakfast even though we were checking out at 4.30 am! We stayed in one of the suites (paying about £60) - it was stunning. The suite was huge and whilst not as well equipped as say the 5* Parque Central (where we also stayed) it had all you could need (TV, mini-bar and a very comfortable bed) and far more character, decorated with antique furniture giving it a real sense of history. On top of this it was well loctated, just of the old square, close to restaurants and museums.
I could not recommend this place highly enough. My only regret is that we did not stay longer!

For being Cuba, this hotel is great. I did stay in one of the junior suites for around 70 US$ pr. night. My very helpful local travel agent Lazaro at the Cuban connection (www.cuba.tc) was great at finding good rates in Havana and Isle of Youth for me, last minute. I highly reccommend them. Please understand that Cuba is developing and that you can't expect the same comforts there as you can in your own country. There was no hot water in the shower as I arrived, the staff apologised for this. I think there was hot water after a few hours.

Anyway, the hotel is good, it's relatively quiet, the location is great in the district of Old Havana even if you have to walk a few minutes. (It'll be well worth it since you won't be bothered with traffic noise.) You are safe on the streets there and in the hotel. The room was large with a comfortable bed and bathroom. There was a fridge and cable tv with some odd channels. I even had a small balcony in my room overlooking the hotel courtyard.

The bellboy wanted to help me with my luggage, but I declined. There was no problem with the minibar tab and the staff was helpful in general. I know they have a good relationship with my travel agent, so that might have helped.

I didn't try the breakfast as I arrived late, but I can say that you don't come to Cuba for the food, generally speaking!

Not much to add to other reviews except to take exception with the writer who complained that the junior suite was " dark & dinghy "
Yes it is a little dark but that is because it is a very large space,it is however charming & very different & well worth a visit.
The side room has views over the courtyard & the main room gives u direct access to street life & the opprtunity to reflect on how lucky u are to be staying there rather than the rooms across the road that house the friendly locals.
However .................. it is above reception & the noise sensitive (like my wife!! ) should avoid it.
The normal rooms that we saw all looked very good & it the hotel is in a great location.
Since it is the only hotel that we have stayed at in Havana we are unable to compare & many other places that we passed also looked interesting.
The flamenco in La Flota - just off the square was fantastic.

Good location but so newly refurbished paint powder came off on our clothes! The good news is this is close to many bars and restaurants and the Plaza de Armas.
The bad news is this was not 4 stars on an international basis. We were told at breakfast (in lovely courtyard) they had "run out of tea" which summed up our night here. The "Junior Suite" was ok with nice brass fittings and comfortable bed, but very dark/dingy inside and we found better around for similar prices. We stayed our last night of seven here as the NH Parque Central (5 stars) was full due to a conference and really there was just no comparison.