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Islazul Gran Hotel – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
Maceo 64 e/ General Gomez e Ignacio Agramonte, Camaguey, Cuba
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Islazul Gran Hotel
Ranked #3 of 8 hotels in Camaguey
3.0 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
9 February 2012 -
Turkishfamily
6 February 2012 -
atilla1905
 
 
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Istanbul, Turkey
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Very centrally located”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
1
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We chose this hotel because of it's location. Do not expect too much ! this hotel is not only state owned like all others but, state run at the same time. Neither expect a warm welcome nor an excellent hospitality. In such a governemental sytem there is no unemployment problem, everybody has a job. You work with all your hart or you pretend to work, you get your salary ! This a brief summary.

I speak spanish that's why I didn't face any communication problem. Please prepare yourself so that you will face the most limited conditions of your Cuban vacation and that will be only one (or max. two) nights. Dark rooms, some smell in rooms, extremely limited access to the lift and a very modest breakfast !

Don't blame anybody neither be upset for anything. Their limits are so.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Istanbul, Turkey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Rooms without windows!!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

It is not worth to accommodate if you have other alternatives. If you have room in front of building ( road side) no problem. But others are terrible. Windows were small and above your head level. Impossible to see outside. In bath room hair drier was not working and they did not have spare one. So bring yours together in order not to have similar surprise like me.
Dinner and breakfast -> limited menu but eatable.

Room Tip: Elevator is only for luggage. Ask street side room at 1. or 2.nd floor.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“A casa is a better option”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2011
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Postage stamp sized room with a low cot. An ac stuck in a tiny window overlooking a roof. and a bathroom an average person has to turn sideways to enter. Forget it! Not even for one night is this hotel worth staying at.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Beautiful Hotel in the center”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Gran Hotel was the most atmospheric hotel we stayed during our 2 weeks in Cuba. It really has a unique feel. The rooms are high ceiling with nice floors and furniture, clean and nice bathrooms and it's right in the centre with in walking distance of most of the things to see in Camaguey. The only downside is that we had a room overlooking the entrance of the hotel on the pedestrianised road and on a Saturday night that we were staying over was too noisy for us...

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Hotel with a Spirit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2010
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people found this review helpful

During our 11 days long Cuban trip, this hotel was by far the best that matched my expectations: all over the place, you can feel the past, you can feel the Cuban spirit. The room we stayed in was spacious, very confortable, very clean, with a modern TV and all other amenities you might need in a hotel room and yet offering a very authentic experience in terms of its decoration and architecture. I loved especially tiles on the floor and the large windows. Lobby is impressive in terms of its decoration, so is the dining hall at 5th floor. The roof bar offers a unique view of the city. Taking the antique elevator makes you feel as if you are in a time travel machine. The courtyard of the hotel is a great spot to have drinks. The small swimming pool stages water ballet performances at night time (tough not very impressive). The entrance to the hotel is currently from the back side as there is a pedestrian street construction in front of the hotel currently, so your first impression is not that high when you first step in to the hotel but once you reach the courtyard and the lobby, that disappointment turns into a nice surprise. The only downside to me were the meals: all the food served in the open buffet both at dinner and at breakfast were Cuban and by that time in our trip, I had not yet accustomed to Cuban cuisine and I really had difficulty in finding something to eat.... But other than this personal flaw, I can easily say it was the best hotel we stayed in in Cuba....

  • Stayed November 2010
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Islazul Gran Camaguey
Address: Maceo 64 e/ General Gomez e Ignacio Agramonte, Camaguey, Cuba
Price range (per night):* INR1,624 - 3,025

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