Old Havana Havana, Cuba
Renovated
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Axel HotelsRestored telegraph hotel
The nineteenth-century telegraph landmark reopened in 2022 as Havana's first dedicated LGBTQ-friendly hotel, bringing a lively, inclusive energy to the Prado.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Parque Central is right across the street, and the dome of the Capitolio rises just a block to the south.
The rooms
Vivid pop art enlivens the rooms, and first-floor quarters keep exposed patches of the building's original brick masonry.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
Sun loungers line the rooftop plunge pool on the terrace, and the fitness room sits beneath wide archways.
At the table
The ground-floor restaurant serves Cuban and international dishes beneath classical columns and high ceilings.
How it began
The hotel took its name from Cuba's early telegraph network and once displayed the submarine cable connecting Havana to the United States.
Havana
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.