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Tryp Habana Libre vs Hotel Nacional de Cuba

Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Nacional de Cuba scores significantly higher than Tryp Habana Libre. Hotel Nacional de Cuba comes in at #4 in Havana with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Star Service, Oyster and Lonely Planet.

Tryp Habana Libre
Tryp Habana Libre
8 / 10
Calle L e/ 23 y 25. Vedado. La Habana, Havana, Cuba
From $310 /night
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Business Center
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Originally the Havana Hilton, this high-rise monster is, at least, easy to find. Rooms are functional and modern; some offer astounding sea views, especially on the upper floors." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Rising high above Havana, this hotel provides some of my favorite views of the city and sea from most of its rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Havana's biggest and boldest hotel opened in March 1958 on the eve of Batista's last waltz." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This stylish Vedado landmark, with stunning atrium and exterior mosaic by Amelia Pelaez, has three restaurants, a terrace pool, a business centre and good-quality rooms with all mod cons."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This iconic four-pearl property, originally a Hilton, sits in the thick of Havana's action -- surrounded by shops, bars, and nightlife on Calle 23, and five blocks from from the Malecon." Full review
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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