Will we see luxury chains open up in Cuba?
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Will we see luxury chains open up in Cuba?
With the new changes in United States in regards to it's relations with Cuba, and possibility fully normalizing relations in time, will Cuba become a new destination for the luxury chains to come in and build resorts and hotels in time?
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https://www.kempinski.com/en/havana/...l-information/
Seems pretty nice!
In Miami and getting nothing but rain. Crazy idea for a 2 day trip? Can someone whose an agent that specializes in Cuba PM me
Seems pretty nice!
In Miami and getting nothing but rain. Crazy idea for a 2 day trip? Can someone whose an agent that specializes in Cuba PM me
#5
Indeed, the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana is the first "true" luxury hotel to open in Havana or in Cuba as a whole so far.
This particular hotel sounds interesting:
Please see:
https://www.kempinski.com/en/havana/...ski-la-habana/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
This particular hotel sounds interesting:
Originally built between 1894 and 1917 as the first European style shopping arcade in Cuba, Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana is situated in the heart of the old Havana with a direct view of the Capitol and the Great Theater of Havana and amidst UNESCO World Heritage sites.
https://www.kempinski.com/en/havana/...ski-la-habana/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
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Last edited by Pausanias; Jun 7, 2017 at 12:01 pm
#8
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Agree with @Pausanias - go now before the hordes. It's fabulous and will only be spoiled with more tourists - one of the days we were there in June 2016 the US cruise ship was in port - the difference in the ambiance in the old town was noticible with the cruise passengers waving $$$ to have their photos taken with the 'locals'!
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Speaking Spanish will help tremendously. Cubans are very open and it is easy to gain insights but English is not widely spoken at all. Otherwise, get a guide. It's well worth a visit, but lodgings and food are mostly terrible.
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Any updates perhaps regarding the Cuba hotel scenery?
SLH has this one: https://www.slh.com/paseo-206-boutique-hotel/
Would love to hear recommendations, thanks!
SLH has this one: https://www.slh.com/paseo-206-boutique-hotel/
Would love to hear recommendations, thanks!