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Hotel Nacional de Cuba vs Melia Habana

Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Melia Habana ranks marginally better than Hotel Nacional de Cuba. Melia Habana scores 89 with praise from 6 publications including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Star Service.

Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
8 / 10
Calle 21 y O, Vedado, Plaza, Havana 10400, Cuba
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Sitting on a high bluff overlooking the Malecón, this is Havana's signature hotel, and it's loaded with atmosphere." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Billed as the country's flagship hotel, the Nacional is a stand-out in more ways than one." Full review
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The overpriced, tasteless dinner option at the hotel cabaret is best avoided.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of Havana’s best-looking hotels, with the air of an Arabian palace."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Memorabilia of such famous (and infamous) guests as Winston Churchill, Ava Gardner, Frank Sinatra, and Meyer Lansky, the Nacional still buzzes... though rooms are disappointing." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The common spaces, including the lobby and the ocean-view gardens, are gorgeous, and the food impresses. Rooms are charmingly traditional." Full review
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Melia Habana
Melia Habana
8 / 10
Ave 3era, e/ 76 y 80, Miramar.Playa, Havana 11300, Cuba
From $275 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This modern luxury hotel is set on a coral ledge on the edge of the Caribbean." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Most staffers are courteous and conscientious, and above-average service (at least for Cuba) is the norm. " Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Very professional hotel in the heart of the business district."
Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the city's stellar, modern properties frequented by business and leisure travelers." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale, 397-room Melia Habana has a firm place as one of the top handful of hotels in Havana, along with the Parque Central, Melia Cohiba, and Hotel Nacional." Full review
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