I stayed at the Havana Libre from Nov 16-19, 2011. Hotel used to be the Havana Hilton before it was nationalized in 1962. Great location in Havana for restaurants and shops. The lobby/reception area has that 1960's feel to it. First the bad: They have an issue with the carpets in the rooms and hallways. They have a moldy smell... More

We stayed here on an overnight trip from Varadero.Chek in was a little slow,but then,nothing gets done quickly in Cuba so just chill out and accept it. Rooms are a little dated but comfortable enough.The sealant round the bath was growing mould and the toilet paper was the cheapest they could buy. The buffet meals were not of the best... More

The Hotel Habana Libre in Havana was perhaps when it was built as the Hilton was a 5 or 6 star establishment but since the name change the hotel has slight gone down and is now perhaps a 2 or 3 star although the reception area still had its splendour, and the lady that booked us in was so slow... More

I stayed here for 1 night in December for my 3rd visit. It isn't my prefered choice of hotel in Havana, but as we have always gone on an arranged trip we haven't had a choice of hotel. I would prefer to stay in Old Havana, however, it is interesting to go a little further out to see more of... More

Upon arrival at check in we got an upgraded room on the 23rd floor ovelooking the sea/malecon check in staff friendly/spoke well english/have a mas gold card which was registered but points not yet on account room was very spacious, with good working airconditioning bathroom could use an update however enough clean big towels/enough showergel/etc the breakfast was actually very... More

We based ourselves at this hotel for a 2 night stay before going to Varadero. Having been to Havana old town several times before, we wanted to look round Vedado, and the Havana Libre is ideally placed for that. The room we had (on the 9th floor) was large, bright and adequately furnished but the bathroom needed updating. The maid... More

e stayed is this wonderful place for its historical importance. More

The Habana Libre grows on you – give it a couple of days for the shock of the dilapidation and poor maintenance to wear off and the hotel will start to charm you. There is much to recommend the Habana Libre – in particular the stunning views from the upper floors and also quirky touches like the piano player accompanying... More

This hotel is advertised by the Melia group as 5* but is not. However the rooms are very spacious and the 2 double beds very comfortable, it just needs some love and attention. The reception staff are not very helpful but the guest services were very good especially Chais when we has a 36 hour delay. The hotel left us... More