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3.5 of 5
Calle Obrapia 55, Havana, Cuba
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Hostal El Comendador
Ranked #35 of 73 hotels in Havana
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
31 August 2006 -
Craig*Lynch
31 August 2006 -
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Dublin, Ireland
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“What more could you want ?”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2006
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There is little that could be said to fault this hotel, it is more or less a part of the hotel valencia next door and after bad reviews read about Cuban hotels in general I was not expecting much.

However, There really is not much to be said bad about this hotel , in fact , other than the breakfast which gets the same review apparently everywhere in Cuba there is nothing bad to say. Even at that if one got up early enough in the morning there was a selection of breads, cakes, and croissants to eat other than the mixed vegetable, breakfast being served 8-10.

It was a lovely hotel which typified the colonial spanish architecture throughout that area of old havana,. The rooms were cleaned daily, towels were changed daily, the hotel staff were very nice, the night porter staff were very nice also, we arrived home very late some nights after 4.30 and they never once were in anyway put out, very polite and friendly.

The hotel had evening and afternoon music sessions in the main area of the hotel valencia with dancers one evening.

I guess the only thing that I would warn was that if you were particularly tall it might be a bit uncomfortable as the ceilings seemed lower than normal, anyone over 6'4" might have difficulty, other than that book it and stay there.

  • Liked — Great Location
  • Disliked — Nothing Really!
  • Tips/Secrets — Bring Stuff With you! , It was impossible to get some basics there, like a Cigarette Lighter!
  • Stayed August 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ireland
2 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Beautiful Hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2006
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Having read many poor reviews on the hotel accommodation in Havana we were not expecting much but we where pleasantly surprised!

The hotel itself is in an great central location close to all the sights! The rooms are basic but clean and beautifully decorated!

The service was excellent and all the staff where really helpful and happy!

We will definitely stay again next time we are in Havana!!!

  • Liked — The friendly staff and the overall look of the hotel
  • Stayed August 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Copenhagen, Denmark
1 review
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
“Beautiful cuban colonal style hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2002
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I have been in Cuba serveral times, and my favorite place among all the beautiful places in Cuba, is Havana Viaja(Old Havana) with is romantic colonial buildings.

El Comendador is one of these buildings. It´s tasteful decorated and is placed in a quiet sidewalk to the more busy, but beautiful Calle Obrapia. There is no noise from the street.

The rooms is very romantic decorated with new but colonial style furnitures. The doors is blue, which make you feel that you are in a greek island - in a positive way. The service is execellent- they will do everything for you and they treat you as you are part of their family. It is one of these places I would prefer if I should be on a honymoon. You are in the middle of Havana, but you feel you are on a island on your own - quiet and peaceful.

At Hotel Valencia where the breakfast is served, you can also get tapas and other Spanish crusines.
The breakfast is not worth mention, and that is a general observation I have made on all hotels around Cuba - spartanious and dull.

But I can strongly recommend this hotel for it´s quietness and beautiful decorated rooms and friendly service and good value for money!

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“Koloniales Hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2009
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Address: Calle Obrapia 55, Havana, Cuba
Price range (per night):* INR5,041 - 9,634

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