Hotel La Rusa, Baracoa, Guantanamo, Cuba
The Hotel La Rusa, named for a glamorous but mysterious Russian lady - "La Rusa": "the Russian woman", who played host to che Guevara, Fidel Castro and Nicolas Guillen, is one of the distinctive features of the Malecon in Baracoa.
The lady's memory is revered and preserved in this small but cozy and intimate hotel. Nobody tells you her name, she is now and forever La Rusa, just another of the myths that envelop Baracoa, the wonderful city where you can enjoy the pleasant sea breezes and an immense panorama of the blue waters of the sea and the singular topography of the Yunque together with a range of mountains that crowd behind the town.
From the hotel, you can go for a visit to Duaba Farm, where the abundance of fruit trees and plants make up the perfect site to enjoy Cuban food, observe some of the traditions of the countryside, and get to know the magic fruit of cacao. Playa Miel, a beautiful beach of grey sand is very near the hotel.
The La Rusa Hotel is located in the Malecon of Baracoa.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Telephone (national & international calls)
- TV room/bar (international channels/videos)
Room Details
- Bathroom (ensuite)
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Telephone
- Television
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Reviews
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Petersfield, UK, Rating: 3 of 5, Date: May 2008
This legendary little hotel was established by a Russian émigré and former dancer who, over the years played host to Fidel, Che, and the poet Nicolás Guillén. Today, this big yellow house right by the sea doesn't really live up to its storied past. In fact, it is very run-down and seedy. The brightly colored but mediocre rooms are small and have tiny bathrooms (showers only). The biggest plus here is that the hotel fronts the sea, across the street from Baracoa's Malecón.