Telegrafo

One of Havana’s historic hotels, the recently reopened (Dec. 2001) Telegrafo makes a refreshing change for visitors who are up to their ears in colonialism. Founded in 1863, the hotel took its name from the first undersea cable that was laid that year between the United States and Cuba. It is well located between Colonial Old Havana and nineteenth century Central Havana. The hotel’s reopening has now made the intersection of Prado Driveway and Neptuno Street a brisker and more bustling corner than before. The designer has gone for lairy modernity with silver sofas and asymmetrical armchairs in the lobby and a bar to rival any of Europe’s fashionable watering holes dominated by a large mosaic mural. The Telegrafo’s 63 modern, elegantly appointed air-conditioned rooms offer views over the Parque Central all have private bath, satellite TV, national and international telephone access, safe and minibar. The restaurant features an international cuisine. Both the food and the presentation come highly recommened by A. Nash Travel staff. Telegrafo also features an Internet cafe.