In the past 4 years my husband and i stayed at Ricci's 4 times, each time for a week on average. The place is wonderful, very well run, super clean, perfectly located. Two lovely colonical bedrooms, each with modern private bath, fan and air conditioning. The street and surrounding area are very safe. Most imporantly, Ricci is an incredibly lovely and helpful person who makes you feel at home and otherwise respects your privacy. it's perfect for those who want to see the real Cuba (as opposed the "all inclusive" resorts with their color coded wristbands which exclude real Cubans) while at the same time staying in comfortable accomodations.

Another thing: unlike many other owners of guest houses, Ricci honors all reservations made directly with her, or through a booking agent. Here a word of caution: many first time visitors arriving in Havana (or any other Cuban airport) who have reserved with a private guest house are often told my an unscrupulous cabdriver that the house they want to be taken to is either "bad" or booked out. They are then taken to another (typically inferior) house where the driver gets a commission. The owner of the house with the original reservation ends up with their room staying empty (and they have to pay steep government taxes by the day, whether the room is rented or not).

We would not dream of staying anywhere else in Havana, and we are looking forward to our next trip, and our next stay with Ricci in the Calle Cristo!

Ricci can be reached by email at ricci_hosp@yahoo.es, or by phone at 07-863 0382.

Highly recommended!!