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Star rating:  Guest Rating: 4 (based on 6 reviews) Address: Prado 408 esq Neptuno, Habana Vieja. Ciudad de La Habana. Cuba. Telephone: (537) 861 1010 Fax: (537) 861 4844, EMail: send mail to hotel |
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| Cuba’s oldest hotel, the establishment first opened its doors to the public around 1860, some years after the first telegraphic station was created in the country (the property’s name may in fact have been inspired by this). Moved to its present location in 1888, by around 1914 the hotel rooms and restaurant boasted telephones that afforded guests both national and international services, at a time when even public restrooms were a rare and novel luxury.
The creation of a third floor in 2001, when the hotel officially re-opened for business, marks the culmination not only of restoration efforts begun in the late 90s but also of the vertical expansion of the building, which was originally one-storey high. Standing at the intersection of Prado and Neptuno, the hotel is a short walk away from the seawall, close to several and renowned places of interest in Old Havana – the Capitolio is practically next door – and well located for an exploration of the colonial part of the city. Inside, only the high ceilings and supporting arches offer an inkling of the establishment’s past: the lobby, re-done in a colorful, eclectic style and tastefully appointed with modern furnishings, has the feel of modish art gallery. The style carries over to the large snack bar, where the remains of tall, brick arches (retained from the original structure) contrast artfully with the newer décor. The spacious rooms, too, have been modernized and are comfortably appointed (only some have the preserved remains of original walls). Though the hotel guest list includes a number of interesting personalities and figures (such as archeologist Heinrich Schliemann, credited with the discovery of the city of Troy), the privileged location and robust facilities (including a classy restaurant) will likely be more appealing to guests than the establishment’s history. © 2008 Cuba Travel Network. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission  |
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Hotel Telegrafo Details
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Number of Rooms: 63 Distance to Airport: 30 Km Breakfast included in price. | |
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Property Amenities
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Hotel Telegrafo Room & Rates
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Standard Room... from €87
The Telégrafo’s 54 standard rooms are spacious and share in the modern décor of the rest of the hotel. The color scheme is warm and lively, a feel which is enhanced by the abundant light let in by the large windows. The bathrooms are also modern and well appointed. Couples might wish to book one of the 7 rooms with matrimonial beds, and groups should try and secure a connective set (there are 2 sets per floor). 5 rooms in each floor face the inner courtyard where the snack bar is located and have restored sections of the hotel’s original walls. Only street-facing rooms on the first floor have balconies.
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Hotel Telegrafo Location
| Across from Parque Central, the hotel stands on the wide, tree-lined Paseo del Prado, next door to Havana’s National Theatre and Capitolio and within walking distance of the city’s colonial centre. A short walk down Prado takes you to the seawall and a magnificent view of the lighthouse. On Neptuno, there’s no shortage of taxis bound for Vedado and beyond. |
Hotel Telegrafo Guest book
GUEST REVIEWS: 1-2 OF 6
Guest Rating:  Havana: Telegrafo Hotel Reviews: "Acceptable" User Habaguanex Hotels.com user, spain - Date posted: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 I stayed at this hotel in June 2008. It is very near the downtown, has good services and an excellent breakfast. However, the walls need betteer upkeep. There are cracks near the point of contact with the floor and some walls need cleaning and a new paint job. These details aside, I recommend it. (Translated from an original in Spanish) |
Guest Rating:  Havana: Telegrafo Hotel Reviews: "Excellent!!!" User Habaguanex Hotels.com user, - Date posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 This is an excellent hotel!!! |
Nearby Dining
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Havana Restaurant: A Prado y Neptuno Description: In one of the most renowed street corners of Havana is this restaurant with high Italian cuisine. Speciality: Italian food, Grills, International Food |
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Old Havana Restaurant: Castillo de Farnes Description: It offers a fast and pleasant service of Spanish food and shellfish-based dishes; desserts such as the fritters, sautés, churros, doughnuts. Sausages sandwiches and Spanish products Speciality: Spanish food Hours: 12:00 m - 00:00 hrs. |
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Old Havana Restaurant: La Zaragozana Description: A historic Spanish restaurant specializing in paella and tapas Speciality: Fish and Seafood, Spanish food Hours: 12:00 - 00:00 hrs |
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Havana Restaurant: Telegrafo Description: In a centrical place of Havana the hotel has the elegance and beauty of the beginning of 20th Century Speciality: International Food |
