The Hotel Nacional de Cuba is a five star luxury hotel in Havana. This historic building has embellished the skyline since 1930, and continues to be one of Havana's most cherished landmarks. Creative artists and other notable people have flocked to this majestic waterside hotel to partake of its many amenities. The guest list at one time or another included Ernest Hemingway, Winston Churchill, Marlene Dietrich, Frank Sinatra, Mickey Mantle and John Wayne. Designed in an eclectic style featuring Art Deco, neoclassic and neocolonial elements, the impressive structure sits on lushly landscaped grounds on the Malecon.

The Moorish-inspired gardens are a treat to behold, and the well-appointed rooms of the hotel offer stunning views of both serene water and vibrant city. The hotel provides luxurious accomodation within 457 rooms, 15 suites and a Presidential Suite. Gourmet food and cocktails can be found just a short distance away in one of the hotel's six bars and two renowned restaurants, the Comedor de Aguiar Restaurant and La Veranda Restaurant.

The Hotel Nacional de Cuba also presents an elegant and professional backdrop for private functions including dinners banquets and receptions. Large gatherings or more intimate affairs are orchestrated smoothly. Business travelers can take advantage of the numerous executive services provided by the hotel. They include bilingual secretarial services, personal computers, cell phone and luxury car rental, and DHL Worldwide courier service. When it is time to relax, the hotel swimming pool is available for lounging where a brilliant water ballet can be enjoyed two days a week. On Sundays, the hotel gardens offer an idyllic setting for a folk show. Such connections between modern living and past ways of life provide a memorable experience. The Hotel Nacional de Cuba remains an enduring and inherent part of Havana's history, its present and its future.

Discover more of Cuba with a multi-centre holiday

Captivating Cuba are specialists in creating tailor-made holidays in Cuba. Why not combine your break at the Nacional Hotel with a short stay in Pinar del Rio? For more options and advice on creating a tailored holiday in Cuba, contact our Cuba experts on 0800 171 2150.