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Star rating:  Guest Rating: 4 (based on 10 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
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 |
FREE DINNER DURING WINTERStandard roomFrom Thursday, November 12, 2009 to Friday, April 30, 2010BOOK NOW AND YOU WILL RECEIVE - A free Dinner in one the Hotel Restaurants and a bottle of Cuban Rum in the room, as Hotel courtesy Valid for 4-night or longer stays. |
FRIDAY'S HAPPY HOURStandard roomFrom Thursday, November 12, 2009 to Friday, April 30, 2010HAPPY HOUR!!!! - Every WINTER FRIDAY at the Snack Bar of Hotel Telégrafo enjoy 2 drinks for the price of one Valid from 5pm to 6pm for all visitors. |
GREAT SUMMER SPECIAL OFFER AT HABAGUANEX HOTELSStandard room from: €63From Saturday, May 01, 2010 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010Book Now and you will receive: 37% discount *Advertised rates are based on single occupancy |
Hotel Telegrafo Details
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Number of Rooms: 63 Distance to Airport: 30 Km Meal Plan: Room & Breakfast | |
Hotel Modalities
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General Hotel Facilities
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Hotel Telegrafo Room & Rates
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Standard Room... from €77
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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Mini-Suite Room... from €103
Extra space and comfortable sitting rooms (and an additional bathroom) are the perks which put the Telégrafo’s Mini Suites slightly above the standards. All are street-facing and 3 are fitted with Jacuzzis.
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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 10
Guest Rating:  Havana: Telegrafo Hotel Reviews: "Excellent Stay" User Habaguanex Hotels.com user, canada - Date posted: Thursday, October 29, 2009 I had an excellent stay at the Hotel Telegrafo in October, 2009. The room was clean and spacious. and everything worked. The air-conditioned was glorious. Staff was helpful and friendly. There was enough of a selection at the breakfast buffet to put together a decent breakfast: juice, omelet, toast, jam, fresh fruit, cold cuts and cheese, cereals, hard-boiled eggs, salads, pasta dishes, hot meats, a variety of breads, delicious pastries, and coffee or tea. The location is perfect: close to the Gran Teatro where I saw two ballets, the Capitolio and it's walking distance to the Malecon and all the sites of Old Havana. The street level outdoor patio is a great place to have a drink and watch Havana in the evening. |
| Guest Rating: Havana: Telegrafo Hotel Reviews: "Excellent" User Habaguanex Hotels.com user, chile - Date posted: Sunday, October 18, 2009 Nothing to criticize, everything was excellent, all the employees are professional, their efforts are noted. I would come back without a doubt. |
Nearby Dining
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Havana Restaurant: A Prado y Neptuno Description: Restaurant Prado y Neptuno offers the best pizza and other Italian dishes in town thanks to a real Italian chef. While you are eating you can watch sporting events, in particular Champions Leagues soccer games, on one of the television sets or the big screen in the side room. Speciality: Italian food, Grills, International Food Hours: Daily 12 noon – 5.00 PM and 6.30 – 11.30 PM |
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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: Restaurant La Zaragozana is located next door to El Floridita and claims to be the oldest restaurant in Havana. Dishes inspired by the Spanish kitchen complement the Seafood menu and are priced between 8 and 28 CUC for a main course. Live Flamenco on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays nights around 8.30. Speciality: Cuban Food, Fish and Seafood, Spanish food Hours: Daily: 12:00 noon - 12:00 midnight |
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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 |
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Old Havana Restaurant: Telegrafo Snack Bar Description: Possibly the most appealing spot in the hotel, the snack bar creatively incorporates the remnants of the establishment’s original arched structures into a pleasant modern setting. Speciality: Light Meals Hours: 24 hours | |
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Old Havana Restaurant: Telégrafo Restaurant Description: A regular spot for businesspeople in the early 20th century (when tables were fitted with phones for local and international calls), this eatery retains the elegance of yesteryear. Speciality: Cuban Food, International Food Hours: Breakfast: 7:00 – 10:30 a.m. Lunch/Dinner: 12:00 – 10:00 p.m. |
