Hotel Nacional

[Houndfish]

In checking the State Dept. restricted list I noticed that Hotel Nacional was not mentioned. It was my understanding that it is on the list.

Can someone clarify that for me?

[MrMarc]

I don't know if I would trust me, but I do not see it on any banned list and I see articles saying that it specifically was NOT on the 2017 list.

[Houndfish]

Thanks.

[vakamalua]

Don't miss the Hotel Nacional; It's a beautiful historic building.  Be sure to--

• Visit the Salon, a wonderful bar with an old jukebox and pictures of all the celebrities that have stayed there during the 30s, 40s & 50s
• Visit the Cigar Shop in the basement with a big selection at good prices and a man rolling cigars
• Linger over a drink--Cuba Libre, Mojito-- on the back lawn with views over the water
• Check out the missile tunnels where they were pointed at the US during the Missile Crisis

We had our private car tour drop us there after the tour and we took a readily available cab back to the cruise terminal (about $15 CUC + tip)

[princeton123211]

From what I understand its sort of in exempt status because of the need to house staff and diplomats from the US Embassy which is very close by. You cant ban every hotel and expect to have places for people to stay when you need it. 

 

That being said, I've stayed there twice and the rooms leave a lot to be desired. Very tired furniture, rock hard beds, sheets that smelled funny, and a bathroom out of a train station. 
 

Its a lovely place to mill about and go for drinks, cigar, etc, but dont feel like you're missing out for not staying the night. 

[Houndfish]

Thanks to all