Hotel type:
Overview:
The Hotel Inglaterra in Havana opened its doors in 1856 and is today the oldest Cuba hotel that still stands.
The hotel boasts elaborate wrought-ironwork and exquisite Mudejar style detailing, including arabesque archways and "azulejos" (patterned tile).
A highlight is the sensuous life-size bronze statue of a Spanish dancer - La Sevillana- in the main bar.
The extravagantly decorated lobby features a lobby bar and a restaurant that whisk you off to Morocco with their arabesque archways and mosaics of green, blue and gold.
The Cafe Louvre, in front of the hotel, was known in colonial days as the Acera del Louvre and was a focal point for bohemian society and for rebellion against Spanish rule. A plaque outside the hotel entrance honors the "lads of the Louvre sidewalk" who died for Cuban independence.
Its beautiful neoclassical façade contrasts with its interior decor, which recreates the atmosphere of the colonial period, featuring beautiful stained-glass windows, colorful mosaics, Spanish heraldic symbols, window grills, and intricately worked ceilings.
Complementary information:
Inner Treasures in Cuba Hotels
A 150 Year History of Hotels in Cuba.
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2:00 PM |
Check Out: |
12:00 PM |
Nearby Attractions:
"Garcia Lorca" Theatre Birth Place Museum of José Martí National Fine Arts Museum National History Museum Museum of the Orishas Museum of the Revolution Museum of Rum Cigar Museum Central Park Castillo de la Real Fuerza Plaza de Armas Plaza de la Catedral Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro Handcrafts Palace (market) Mercado de la Catedral (handcrafs and souvenirs street market) Capitolio Nacional Partagás Cigar Factory Palacio de los Capitanes Generales San Fransisco de Asis Convent San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress Bodeguita del Medio (bar - restaurant) Floridita (bar - restaurant) El Patio (bar- restaurant) Beer Factory (bar - tapas) Casa de la Musica (live music)
Property Facilities and Amenities:
Bar Tour Desk Lift Restaurant Room Service Medical Service Money Exchange Shop Gallery Parking Fax Service Internet Service Solarium
Dining:
The Colonial Restaurant The Louvre Restaurant
Location Details:
15 kms away from Havana International Airport (HAV).
At the doorstep of the world heritage listed colonial area of Havana.
On the picturesque promenade Paseo del Prado.
Room Types:
Standard
Room Amenities:
Air-conditioner Hair Dryer Hair dryer Telephone Satellite TV Radio Safety deposit box
Transportation:
Taxis Car Rental
Bars, Cabarets and Discos:
"La Sevillana" Bar The Terrace Bar Barbecue The "Louvre Café"
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