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Hotel Ambos Mundos vs Hotel Raquel

Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Raquel is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Ambos Mundos. Hotel Raquel is ranked #8 in Havana with recommendations from 6 publications including Oyster, Frommer's and Rough Guide.

Hotel Ambos Mundos
Hotel Ambos Mundos
8 / 10
Calle Obispo 153, Havana 10100, Cuba
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  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Breakfast is served on the rooftop patio under shady arbors with a wonderful view of the harbor and La Habana Vieja; this is also a great spot for a refreshing drink any time of day or night." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hemingway's Havana hideout and the place where he is said to have penned his seminal guerrilla classic For Whom the Bell Tolls." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This stylishly artistic 1920s hotel, where Ernest Hemingway stayed between 1932 and 1939, is bang in the heart of the most visited part of Habana Vieja."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The tasteful rooftop restaurant is a must-see, offering beautiful vistas." Full review
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Avoid rooms with inside views in favor of the 27-odd units with a view of Plaza de Armas.
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Hotel Ambos Mundos offers some of Old Havana’s most beautiful and historical lodging, set along the tourist-friendly Obispo pedestrian mall." Full review
Hotel Raquel
Hotel Raquel
8 / 10
Calle Amargura 103 esquina a San Ignacio, Havana, Cuba
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This is one of the newer additions to the Habaguanex chain, and yet another stunningly restored old building." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Behind its impressive architecture, the Raquel offers well-presented if noisy rooms, a small gym/sauna, friendly staff and a great central location." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A renovated Art Nouveau stunner, this popular hotel, located close to Plaza Vieja, exudes style and charm."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Handsome and sleek with Art Deco touches, this is an unexpectedly upmarket hotel given its low-key side-street location."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Majestic and regal best describes the hotel's elegant Baroque facade and impressive lobby, with its soaring marble columns and domed stained glass roof." Full review
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