I spent 8 nights( 7/6-7/14) at the Hotel Palco . On balance my experience was very positive. The hotel staff was accomodating, friendly and kowledgeable.
I was impressesd with the wide open lounge area and the overall bar service. The buffet breakfast was acceptable. I found the simple hotel grill service above average and the both the prices and the meals were reasonable.
The primary limitation of Hotel Palco is its distance from "the action"
in Havana. As such, the $7-$10 taxi fares was expensive for one person.
However, if one could get others to share the cost, this expense was
not unreasonable. I would recommend the Hotel Palco with the caveats
noted above.

I attended a conference at the Palco.Top facilities.The hotel staff is tops. They make you feel welcome after the short 45 minute flight from Miami. The food is good and very cheap. 1/2 chicken, rice beans, french fries, and salad for $6.00. Pizza for $3.00.Rooms are basic and are spotless and offer CNN, ESPN, Discovery channel and a few more. The bathrooms are big (bring totel paper...they have sand paper in Cuba) but one needs to get used to the lack of a toilet seat.The pool area is very nice with lounge chairs and great flowers. The hotel is about a $6.00 cab ride to Central Havana. If you are looking for a hotel in the action this is not your place. If you would like a quiet haven to return to at the end of the day, this is then place.