Hotel Nacional in Havana has received a long list of international celebrity guests in its 72 year history, has been declared a Cuba's national monument. Sir Winston Churchill puffed Havana cigars in its stately rooms. Frank Sinatra sampled Cuban rum punches at the bar.    Hotel Nacional was inaugurated on December 30 in 1930. It was built by a U.S. construction company, Purdey and Henderson, from a design by American architects. In 1933, it was briefly occupied by mutinous military officers and was bombarded by government forces.  In the 1940s and 50s, Havana was a tourist playground, hotel received a stream of famous guests, including Nat King Cole, Marlon Brando and other entertainers, writers & celebrities.  The Hotel has two restaurants and a cafeteria Veranda buffet restaurant and Aguiar restaurant, this exquisite spot is named after the Havana defender Don Luis Aguiar who forced the British back from the bluff now occupied by the hotel during their invasion in the 18th century. The most elegant restaurant in Havana, its finely crafted ceiling, beautiful vases and hanging lamps are testimony to the fine design of this exceptional setting. Cuisine is equally impressive, with dishes the Langosta Nacional  "Rincon del Cine" cafeteria bar, created in recognition of the hotel's more than 20 years of sponsoring the New Latin American Cinema Festival, it has contemporary decoration and a permanent photo show of outstanding figures from the film industry. Cuban films can be seen while enjoying food and drinks.  |
    
 There's nothing quite like watching the Caribbean Sea wash across the Malecon from your room at the Hotel Nacional. The Nacional is one of the most classical and emblematic hotels in Havana. Luxury, elegance and distinction with a first class services, remain intact after six decades of undisputed leadership in the Cuban hotel's.  Overlooking the ocean from a Vedado's cliffs, five stars hotel is grand, with tropical courtyards, roving musicians and a star studded international clientele.  For those who like living large and lush in the Old World style, this is Havana's numero uno address: Calle O esq 21, Vedado, La Habana, Cuba.  "Vista al Golfo" found in the Hall of Fame, it is entered through the Vedado salon. A tranquil spot to have a drink and rest. The walls are covered with shots of famous guests; like Benny More, Betty Grable, Frank Sinatra, Francis Ford Coppola, Gabriel García Marquez, Geraldine Chaplin, Jean Paul Sartre, Spencer Tracy. "Los Jardines" if you keep going through the main entrance doors you come out into the gardens, where the Spanish style arches open onto an elevated and lovely view of the sea. A beautiful fountain with peacocks, make for a relaxing environment, and there is best Havana's entertainment, including fashion shows, barbecue specials, live music and the hotel cabaret show "Parisien". The special cocktail called "Jardín Nacional" is a Cuban best rum and fruit combo. "Aire Mar" bar with a wide selection of domestic and international wines. The star of the former is San Cristóbal, a superb dry wine.  "Casa del Habano" the best place to savor the aroma of prestige Cuban cigars: Cohíba, Partagas, Romeo y Julieta, Montecristo, Trinidad, Robaina, Cuaba and Veguero. The first floor has a Smoker's Club, to steep oneself in cigar tradition, as well as enjoy fine arts done around the tobacco theme. National has 8 floors with 457 rooms, including one Presidential and 15 Standard Suites. These rooms still have the original floor, bed frames and other furniture from the 1930's. Old Havana  |
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