NH Parque Central, Havana, Cuba - Reviews and Hotel Information

There can only be two contenders for best hotel in Havana – NH Parque Central & Hotel Nacional. If it's history & tradition you want, go for Nacional. If location is more important, choose NH.

NH Parque Central Hotel is on THE main square, within easy walking distance of the Capitolio, the main streets of O’Reilly & Obispo, & the rest of Habana Vieja. If you need to get further there's an assortment of taxis right outside ready to take your money, inc horse carriages, coco taxis, Ladas & bikes. As some people have mentioned on Tripadvisor, the few rooms that face the square have the best views (of the Hotel Inglaterra & Capitolio) from their small balconies, but it's more likely you will looking out from the back or side. Even on these elevations the higher rooms will still give you a decent enough view of Havana though. The rooms to definitely avoid are the ones that overlook a very uninspiring internal central atrium – give me the building site to the back any day. Any noise is blocked out well enough by the double-glazing anyway.

Rooms are top-drawer quality, with a styling you would expect in a 5 star back home. If you’ve forgotten them, the extras like full shave / toothbrush kits are a welcome addition to the bathroom - you certainly won't easily find them for sale in Havana.

As usual, don’t forget daily tips for the maid (2 CUC’s).

Upmarket bar is a welcome retreat after the hectic pace of Havana, with drinks well mixed and inexpensive considering. Only rip off was large bottles of water for 6 CUC’s – any local bar or shop will sell same for less than 1 CUC.

Rooftop pool is one of the best looking I’ve ever seen with fantastic views of city and main attractions.

Small bank next to reception gives a good exchange rate for UK Sterling (£1=1.7438 CUC’s), although even a small queue can mean a long wait.

Breakfast exploded the myth that Cuban food is terrible. This would give most 4 star hotels in the UK a run for their money – well presented and loads of choice including salads, omelettes, cereals, “champagne”, even desserts…

Concierge is always on hand for help in those hard to make restaurant reservations (although don't even try to get La Guarida less than 2 days in advance).

Apparently the rack rate is £155 a night for 2 inc breakfast, but any package deal through an agent will work out much cheaper.

NH Parque Central, Havana

NH Parque Central

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