The Luxury Hotel in Havana
Hand-picked in Havana: the 5-star hotel Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski. Book through suitespot and breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service come with it – worth over €500 together.
Your guide to the best luxury hotel in Havana
Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana · Old Town of HavanaFor this guide we reviewed the best hotels in Havana and chose one: a luxury hotel in the heart of the old town, with breakfast for two and a 50 US dollar hotel credit from the first night.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
One luxury hotel in Havana – and who it suits
Our luxury hotel in Havana stands in the old town, La Habana Vieja: the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana in the Manzana de Gómez, the arcaded building between Calle San Rafael, Monserrate and Agramonte, right on Parque Central.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comOn the park stand the Gran Teatro de La Habana and, a little further on, the domed Capitolio. On the other side begin the lanes of the old town with Calle Obispo, and along the Paseo del Prado you walk down to the Malecón.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In Havana it pays to ask for the view right away.
The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana fills an entire city block: one side faces Parque Central with the Gran Teatro and the dome of the Capitolio, the others face the streets of the old town.
Why it matters: the upgrade comes on arrival, upon availability. If the view of the park matters to you, mention it when you enquire – our travel advisors will then confirm it with the hotel before you book.
Our advice: tell us as well whether you would rather look out over the park or stay on the quieter side street.
Where to stay in Havana: Old Havana, the Malecón or Vedado
For travelers, Havana comes down to three areas.
The old town, La Habana Vieja, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982: arcades, courtyards and four great squares, from Plaza de Armas and Plaza de la Catedral to Plaza Vieja. Our recommendation: the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana, because from here you reach everything on foot and never have to think about a ride back at night.
Centro Habana and the Malecón are the Havana of the locals: the seafront promenade whose wall the city sits on in the evening, fishing and listening to music. Our recommendation: walk from the hotel along the Paseo del Prado to the Malecón, ideally around sunset.
Vedado to the west is the city of wide avenues, villas and jazz clubs around La Rampa. Our recommendation for an evening of live music: take a car over and come back to the hotel in the old town.
For orientation: from José Martí airport you reach the old town by transfer, and from Havana the classic excursions lead west to Viñales and to Trinidad on the south coast.
Rooms and suites: the best hotel in Havana from the inside
At the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana you stay in a historic landmark: the Manzana de Gómez was built in the early twentieth century as a shopping arcade wrapped in colonnades and fills an entire block. Today it holds the hotel’s rooms and suites, above the city and above Parque Central.
Which categories are available for your dates, our travel advisors will put together for you – with size, floor and view, from room to suite.
The same applies to every category: breakfast for two is included, and the upgrade comes on arrival, upon availability.
If you need a certain size, tell us: our travel advisors confirm it with the hotel before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Havana costs
Your travel advisor will give you the current price for the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana – for your dates and with the suitespot benefits.
They apply from the first night: breakfast for two and a 50 US dollar hotel credit, plus, upon availability, an upgrade on arrival, early check-in and late check-out.
When it is at its best: from December to April, in the dry season: warm days, mild evenings and the best weather for long walks through the old town.
From May to October Havana is warmer and greener, short afternoon showers cool the city, and the squares are quieter. Our recommendation for everyone who wants to enjoy the city without the crowds.
And whatever the date: the suitespot benefits apply in January just as in July.
How long to stay: three to four nights for the city; add Viñales and Trinidad and it becomes a round trip that starts or ends in Havana.
Our travel advisors will brief you on the current travel situation in Cuba before you book.
The hotel belongs to GHA Discovery, the program of the Global Hotel Alliance. If you are a member, give your number when you book – our travel advisors will clarify with the hotel how your stay is credited.
Breakfast, credit and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
What our travel advisors like to arrange for you in Havana is an evening of music and food: a table at one of the paladares, the city’s private restaurants, followed by live music in the old town or in Vedado. The popular tables are often booked early.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comAdd to that: an evening at the Gran Teatro, home of the Cuban National Ballet, right on Parque Central; a ride in a classic car along the Malecón; the airport transfer on arrival; and a day in Viñales among tobacco fields and limestone hills.
And the food: ropa vieja, moros y cristianos and tostones, with a mojito – or a daiquirí at El Floridita on Calle Obispo.
For breakfast, Havana is clear: at the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana it is included daily for two people. Add to that the upgrade on arrival, upon availability, and, also upon availability, early check-in and late check-out – useful when your flight lands early or leaves late.
The hotel also adds a hotel credit: 50 US dollars.
Earn points & use your status in Havana
The most widely represented is GHA Discovery. Booking through suitespot costs you neither points nor an elite night: the rate settles as a direct rate and your status is still recognised. Here is what is available in Havana:
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Havana |
|---|---|---|
| GHA Discovery | 1 hotel | Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Havana
How many luxury hotels in Havana does suitespot offer?
One: the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana in the old town, right on Parque Central.
What does a night at a luxury hotel in Havana cost?
Your travel advisor will give you the current price for your dates. At the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana, breakfast for two and a 50 US dollar hotel credit are included from the first night.
Where should I stay in Havana?
In the old town: from there you reach Plaza Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral, the Capitolio and, along the Paseo del Prado, the Malecón on foot (recommendation: Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana).
What makes the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana special?
The hotel occupies the Manzana de Gómez, an arcaded shopping gallery from the early twentieth century that fills an entire block on Parque Central – with the Gran Teatro and the Capitolio in sight.
Which rooms and suites does the luxury hotel in Havana have?
The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana offers rooms and suites. Our travel advisors will put together the categories available for your dates, with size, floor and a view of Parque Central.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
From December to April for dry, warm weather; from May to October Havana is greener and quieter, ideal for the city without the crowds.
From how many nights do the suitespot benefits apply in Havana?
From the first night: breakfast for two, a 50 US dollar hotel credit and, upon availability, an upgrade, early check-in and late check-out.
Can I earn hotel points in Havana?
The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski Havana belongs to GHA Discovery. Give your membership number when you book: our travel advisors will clarify with the hotel how your stay is credited in the program.
