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Star rating:  Guest Rating: 5 (based on 4 reviews) Address: Baratillo St. number 9 between Obispo and Narciso Lopez Sts., Arm Square. Old Havana Telephone: (537) 860 8201 Fax: (537) 860 8391, EMail: send mail to hotel |
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| Palatial in magnitude and elegance, the Santa Isabel enjoys what is perhaps the most privileged location of all hotels in the area: facing the charming Plaza de Armas (a cobbled square flanked by colonial-era constructions, museums and restaurants), the long, three-storey property is literally in the very heart of Old Havana, close to the sightseeing beat’s most interesting sites.
The colonial grandeur of the façade is well matched by the large, air-conditioned lobby, where crystal chandeliers, ostentatious upholstered sofas, and period furnishings take one back to the time the property was owned by the Count of Santovenia, a member of 19th century Cuban nobility. A less formal and more relaxed atmosphere is found in the shady Spanish-styled courtyard which adjoins the lobby, where one can enjoy a fine cocktail or quiet read at one of the tables surrounding the central fountain. Off the lobby is the Condado, a posh restaurant appointed with antique furnishings that extends the general mood of elegance found elsewhere in the hotel. In addition to affording a spectacular view of the Plaza, the hotel rooftop is a place of some historical significance: in 1830, the Count arranged for a hot-air balloon, carrying a flower-decked basket, to lift off from here, in honour of princess María Isabel Luisa. Though some efforts have reportedly been devoted to re-staging this spectacle as part of the hotel’s entertainment offer, guests will have to content themselves with the magnificent vista, refreshing breezes and recorded music for the time being. Accommodations at the Santa Isabel have the colonial charm found at several other Habaguanex hotels. The long terrace overlooking the Plaza, shared by west-facing rooms, is doubtless one of their most attractive features. The hotel suite has also known a number of famous guests, including ex-US President Jimmy Carter, Jack Nicholson and Sting. The Santa Isabel is the kind of formal, high-class establishment that might not suit all tastes or wallets. For those who can afford this rather pricy establishment, the hotel has plenty of history, colonial appeal and an unparalleled location to offer. © 2008 Cuba Travel Network. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission  |
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Hotel Santa Isabel
HABAGUANEX HOTELS HONEY MOON OFFERStandard roomFrom Thursday, March 26, 2009 to Sunday, October 31, 2010HONEY MOON OFFER - Welcome cocktail, - Free up grade to a superior room (upon availability), - Private check in, - A bottle of wine and flowers in the room - Romantic Dinner, - Special honeymoon breakfast, - Free safe deposit box service, - 10% discount at Habaguanex Old Havana Restaurants, - Late check out free (upon availability), - City map and free entrance to several Old Havana Museums. Valid for 3-night or longer stays. A marriage certificate with a minimum validity of 6 months (counted from arrival date) must be presented |
DELUXE OFFER AT A DELUXE HABAGUANEX HOTELStandard room from: €121 - €77From Saturday, May 01, 2010 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010From Wednesday, September 01, 2010 to Sunday, October 31, 2010 Book Now and you will receive: 36% discount *Advertised rates are based on single occupancy |
Hotel Santa Isabel Details
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Number of Rooms: 27 Distance to Airport: 25 km Meal Plan: Room & Breakfast | |
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General Hotel Facilities
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Hotel Santa Isabel Room & Rates
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Standard Room... from €121 --> €77
Standard rooms at the Santa Isabel have been tastefully appointed and decorated to offer an authentic colonial feel (the accommodations have original tile flooring, French doors opening onto a spacious terrace, wrought-iron beds and faux period furnishings). Ten west-facing rooms share the hotel’s long terrace, divided into generous sections by planters, which overlooks the Plaza de Armas and makes for a supremely relaxing spot from where to gaze at the lovely environs in the company of a cocktail or book. Four rooms face neighboring buildings on the east end of Obispo and should probably be avoided by anyone interested in a view, which is afforded by one room with a window facing the bay and port area.
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Junior Suite Room... from €151
The hotel’s nine junior suites have the same interior design as the standards but offer extra space (a spacious seating area). All face the Plaza de Armas and come equipped with Internet service (which may be activated for a daily 10 CUC fee).
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Suite Room... from €188
A popular room with visiting VIPs (to date, actor Jack Nicholson, performer The Artist Formerly Known as Sting and ex U.S. President Jimmy Carter have stayed here), the hotel suite adds space to the already splendid mix found in the junior suites.
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Hotel Santa Isabel Location
| Facing the lovely Plaza de Armas, the Santa Isabel stands at one of the nerve centers of Old Havana’s sightseeing beat. The hotel is also a block away from Avenida del Puerto, next to the water, a pleasant walk away from the seawall and taxi-ride away from Vedado. |
Hotel Santa Isabel Guest book
GUEST REVIEWS: 1-2 OF 4
Guest Rating:  Havana: Santa Isabel Hotel Reviews: "we've booke to return" User Habaguanex Hotels.com user, canada - Date posted: Thursday, February 04, 2010 We stayed at this delightful hotel 2 years ago , after having visited it the previous year for a drink in the courtyard . It was wonderful, and this year we are returning with our daughter and son -in - law - . It is the perfect place to relax after a long walk and to soak up the ambiance of old Havana ... our room was clean , comfortable, and charming , and the service was great ! |
Guest Rating:  Havana: Santa Isabel Hotel Reviews: "Vacation at L'Avana September 2009" User Barberio Gabriella, italy - Date posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 I had a great rest at this elegant and affordable hotel. Gabriella Barberio |
Nearby Dining
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Old Havana Restaurant: La Mina Description: Bar Restaurant La Mina is hard to miss for anyone visiting Havana due to its size and prominent location on the city’s oldest Square Plaza de Armas. Food-wise it is hard to get excited about La Mina but the terrace is great for those of us who like to watch people while sipping on a Mojito. Speciality: Cuban Food Hours: Daily: 12 noon - 12:00 Midnight |
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Old Havana Restaurant: El Condado Description: Reportedly one of Havana’s finest, this elegant restaurant feels like the mansion’s original dining room. Divided into two sections or salones (the blue and less formal pink halls), the Condado serves a la carte criollo and international dishes. A trio enlivens the atmosphere with Cuban music until around 6 p.m. Speciality: International Food Hours: Breakfast: 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. Dinner: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. |
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Old Havana Restaurant: El Templete Description: El Templete reopened its doors 4 years ago as an upscale seafood restaurant where the Spanish chef Carlos Castillo runs the kitchen. El templete is named after the nearby historic attraction El Templete where in December 1519 San Cristobal de la Habana was founded. This seafood restaurant is one of the better restaurants in Havana. Speciality: Fish and Seafood Hours: Daily between 12 noon and 12 midnight |
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Old Havana Restaurant: Santovenia Lobby Bar Description: A pleasant and typical Spanish-styled open-air courtyard adorned with a central fountain and tropical planters, the Santovenia offers a wide range of Cuban cocktails and light snacks. Speciality: Light Meals Hours: 24 hours | |
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Old Havana Restaurant: El Globo Bar Description: Invoking the hot-air-balloon spectacle staged by the Count of Santovenia on the property’s rooftop, this bar is located on the hotel portico and is a truly pleasant spot whence to watch the goings-on of the cobbled plaza and savor a specialty cocktail. A less formal establishment than the Condado, the Globo offers more economic Cuban cuisine and snacks. Speciality: Cuban Food, Light Meals Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
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Old Havana Restaurant: El Cañonazo Bar Description: Located on the hotel rooftop, this discrete bar has a wonderful view of the hotel’s picturesque surroundings and the bay area. A grill offers criollo barbecued meals. Speciality: Light Meals Hours: 12:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
