Discovering colonial Havana is an additional pleasure for the guests of the Hotel Inglaterra, the oldest hotel in Cuba, which soon will celebrate its 130th anniversary.
Inaugurated in 1875, the Inglaterra is currently one of the oldest and most classic hotels in the city. The building has been declared a National Monument due to its value as part of Cuba 's heritage. Its beautiful neoclassical façade contrasts with its interior decor, which recreates the atmosphere of the colonial period, featuring beautiful stained-glass windows, colorful mosaics, Spanish heraldic symbols, window grills, and intricately worked ceilings.
Guests will enjoy the exclusive Colonial restaurant and La Sevillana, the unique bar and coffee shop. On the highest floor, a terrace bar and grill offers magnificent views of the city.
Located in an exceptional setting, in the most authentic heart of Havana. Next to Paseo del Prado, the Parque Central and the Gran Teatro de la Habana, it is the ideal starting point for discovering the charms of Havana.
Inglaterra Hotel stands next to the ornate Gran Teatro and overlooks Parque Central.
I have to say the Inglaterra lives upto many of the poor reviews. Yes, it is the oldest hotel in Havana and the public areas are grand in a historic rather than opulent sense. I got a room right on the front of the hotel. Very noisy and somewhat better but still more hostel than 4 star hotel. The tiles are missing and cracked in the bathroom. There are chunks out of the plaster and two days there was no hot water. I understand the things that are going on in Cuba and the difficulties but unfortunately the standard of the accomodation was poor. On the positive side you are in the best possible spot and many of the staff are extremely pleasant and helpful.