When I was younger I would go to Havana and always wanted to stay in the Presidente, so even though it was a bit far from Old Havana I decided to book a long weekend there. Overall it was pleasant, the staff was very friendly and I felt very safe leaving my belongings there with no fear of having them... More

We stayed here for a couple of nights at the end of our time in Cuba, having spent the rest of our trip staying in casa particulares. The hotel is quite far from Habana Vieja and Habana Centro, but only a block form the Malecon. We walked back and forth from Habana centro (approx 45 mins) but we like to... More

My wife and I spent a week at the El Presidente on a tour that included New Year's Eve. We enjoyed the historic nature of the building (restored Art Nouveau), the view of the Gulf of Mexico (we were given a large, top-floor room on the ocean side of the building), the several architecturally interesting buildings in the vicinity, at... More

My family stayed at The Presidente for New Year, celebrating the Fin de Ano at the hotel. They gave us a marvelous evening with great food, fantastic music and a wonderful atmosphere. When we left to go to Trinidad de Cuba on the coast, they offered to look after two suitcases until we return. I would certainly stay there again. More

All aspects of the Presidente made our stay one to remember and repeat! It may not be walking distance from Havana Vieja, but does offer lovely walks in the Vedado area and therefore an opportunity to see a different side of Havana. The hop on hop off tour bus stops right at the door so there are lots of options... More

Do you want helpful desk service or -- God forbid -- a conceriege. Don't look here. This hotel has the most unhelpful, couldn't care less, it's your problem front desk staff I've encountered. Also walls are very thin so could hear very loud speakers and an over-emphathic love session during our stay in the middle of the night. At least,... More

The Nacional was fully booked and we were allocated Presidente. It has a comfortable feel, staff were pleasant and the veranda at along the front was a nice place to have a cocktail and enjoy the sea breeze. I enjoyed looking out to the Habana Libre and wondering about the history on the 24th floor in 1959 and the fact... More

We were on a tour so had no choice of hotels. Presidente is an old hotel that has been refurbished--perhaps several times--with a nice bathroom and OK furniture. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is just a few blocks from the Malecon but quite a distance from Havana Vieja--I didn't consider it walking distance and I'm a big... More

We stayed at this hotel for a week. For Cuban standards this old hotel with art deco features offered acceptable service with clean but dated facilities. Staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is about a 10 minute taxi ride (Costs 4 to 5 CUC) from the centre of old Havana, and there is not much of interest in the... More