Hotel Telegrafo, Old Havana, Havana, Cuba
Address: Prado 408 esq. Neptuno, Old Havana
The Hotel Telegrafo first was opened in 1888 by Don Guillermo del Toro and Doña Pilar Samoano, they made of this hotel one of the best of Latin America, with new services an outstanding reputation. Authentic and luxurious, Telegrafo Hotel is reopened to remind us about the famous hotel it was at the end of the 19th. Century its eclectic facade discover today the architectural evolution it went through the time.
The two first floor, respecting they original forms, are the prelude of the upper floors of a more contemporary style. Sixty three spacious rooms with high ceilings, located in the three floors have views mainly on Prado Promenade. Where nowadays the snack bar is located the old ruins of the original courtyard can still be discovered. Its big half archers, without plaster show bricks and masonry which contrast with the modern design of the hotel.
Location: Situated in the heart of the historic city of Havana, on the well-known corner of Prado and Neptuno streets, it overlooks Parque Central and Paseo del Prado.
Hotel Facilities
Baby sitter - Cafeteria - Car rental - Concierge - Cyber Cafe - Laundry service - Lifts - Parking - Restaurant - Shop - Taxis
Room Details
110V/60Hz power - Air Conditioning - Cold & hot water - Hair dryer - In-room safe - Internet access - Minibar - Private Bathroom - Room service - Telephone - TV Satellite
Old Havana Travel Guide
Old Havana, which for centuries was inside the walled part of the city, was founded in late 1519. Havana's historic center covers approximately 142 hectares and contains around 3,500 buildings, one seventh of which are of great value. The following are just some of the interesting places to visit: Plaza de Armas (Arms Square) is the most ancient social, political and military core of colonial time. Plaza de la Catedral (Cathedral Square) has one of the most beautiful baroque façades in all of Latin America.
El Templete is a small building of neoclassic style built in 1828 in the place where, under the shade of a ceiba tree, the first mass was said in 1519. Castillo de la Real Fuerza was built between 1558 and 1578 and is the most ancient fortress of Havana City. Palacio de los Capitanes Generales (Captain General’s Palace) is one of the most emblematics of the Cuban baroque. The Parque Central is a square located in the heart of the historical center of Havana, near Paseo del Prado and El Capitolio Building. The Edificio Bacardi (Bacardi Building) is one of the finest examples of the Art Deco movement in Cuba. El Floridita is by far the classiest of the many Hemingway hangouts in Habana.
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