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Hotel Telegrafo      
Telegrafo, Old Havana
Telegrafo, Old Havana
Hotel Description
Cuba’s oldest hotel, the establishment first opened its doors to the public around 1860, some years after the first telegraphic station was created in the country (the property’s name may in fact have been inspired by this). Moved to its present location in 1888, by around 1914 the hotel rooms and restaurant boasted telephones that afforded guests both national and international services, at a time when even public restrooms were a rare and novel luxury.

The creation of a third floor in 2001, when the hotel officially re-opened for business, marks the culmination not only of restoration efforts begun in the late 90s but also of the vertical expansion of the building, which was originally one-storey high.

Standing at the intersection of Prado and Neptuno, the hotel is a short walk away from the seawall, close to several and renowned places of interest in Old Havana – the Capitolio is practically next door – and well located for an exploration of the colonial part of the city.

Inside, only the high ceilings and supporting arches offer an inkling of the establishment’s past: the lobby, re-done in a colorful, eclectic style and tastefully appointed with modern furnishings, has the feel of modish art gallery. The style carries over to the large snack bar, where the remains of tall, brick arches (retained from the original structure) contrast artfully with the newer décor.

The spacious rooms, too, have been modernized and are comfortably appointed (only some have the preserved remains of original walls). Though the hotel guest list includes a number of interesting personalities and figures (such as archeologist Heinrich Schliemann, credited with the discovery of the city of Troy), the privileged location and robust facilities (including a classy restaurant) will likely be more appealing to guests than the establishment’s history.

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Secure-HotelBookings.com user rating: 4 based on 15 reviews
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Hotel Details
Address: Prado 408 esq Neptuno, Habana Vieja. Ciudad de La Habana. Cuba. Number of Rooms: 63
Distance to Airport: 30 Km
Meal Plan: Room & Breakfast
General Hotel Facilities:
- Bar - Medical Services - Tour Booking Desk - Lifts
- Restaurant  
** Some services require local payment.
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Room & Rates
Standard Room ... from €75
- Air Conditioning - Phone - Satellite TV - Safety Deposit Box
- Hair Dryer - Minibar - Private Bathroom - Power 110V/60Hz
- Cold & hot water    
Mini-Suite Room ... from €105
- Phone - Satellite TV - Safety Deposit Box - Private Bathroom
- Cold & hot water    
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Location
Across from Parque Central, the hotel stands on the wide, tree-lined Paseo del Prado, next door to Havana’s National Theatre and Capitolio and within walking distance of the city’s colonial centre. A short walk down Prado takes you to the seawall and a magnificent view of the lighthouse. On Neptuno, there’s no shortage of taxis bound for Vedado and beyond.
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Reception Desk Room Room's Inner View Inner View of the Hotel
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Customer Reviews 1 to 3 of 12
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Telegrafo Hotel Reviews:"Una maravilla de hotel"
user: a secure-hotelbookings.com user, spain - date: May 21, 2010
Estuve en Septiembre de 2009, la estancia fue una maravilla, habitación en la primera planta (las únicas con balcón) La atención del personal era maravillosa, el desayuno, como en todo Cuba, justo, pero todo recién hecho, algo que...
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Telegrafo Hotel Reviews:"El mejor o el primero en servicio"
user: a secure-hotelbookings.com user, cuba - date: March 9, 2010
Es un hotel de Excelencia y sus trabajadores son lo maximo en profesionalismo y humano,siempre lo visito y cuando viajen a cuba,le recomiendo que lo visiten,no se arrepentiran nunca de haberlo visitado,servicio,atencion 100% garan...
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Telegrafo Hotel Reviews:"Excellent Stay"
user: a secure-hotelbookings.com user, canada - date: October 29, 2009
I had an excellent stay at the Hotel Telegrafo in October, 2009. The room was clean and spacious. and everything worked. The air-conditioned was glorious. Staff was helpful and friendly. There was enough of a selection at the ...
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Terms & Conditions
Check In Time: 2:30 PM Check Out Time: 12:00 PM
Cancellation Policy:
Once you have paid for your reservation, the following cancellation policy applies:

-   If you cancel the reservation 48 hours or more before your intended arrival date, we will refund you the total amount that you paid minus an administration fee equivalent to 3% of paid amount, with a minimum of EUR 15.

-   If you cancel the reservation less than 48 hours of your expected check-in date, we will refund you the total amount paid minus the amount of the first night of your intended stay.

-   If you do not arrive at the hotel on the date of your expected check-in, we will refund you the total amount paid for the reservation minus the amount of the first night of your intended stay for no-show charges. Refunds must be requested in writing within 60 days of the date of your intended stay at the hotel. Once this period has passed, no refunds will be made.

We will not make refunds to credit cards, other than the credit card that was used for your booking. We may process refunds via wire transfer, in which case we will deduct any bank charges from the refundable amount. We aim to process refund within 72 hours after receiving your refund request and required information.
Payment Policy:
Reservations require payment in advance. Your credit card will be debited within 24 hours after making your reservation.  Accepted credit cards - VISA, MASTERCARD. Your bill will state: www.ctnres.com. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

Hotels will provide accommodation to the person under whose name the reservation was made (“lead passenger”), and to accompanying persons as per the exact amount of adults and children booked into each room. The lead passenger must be present at the time of check-in.

Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed. Your reservation is guaranteed for late arrival.
Accommodation is usually available from 16:00hrs on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 11:00hrs on the day of departure. The number of guests in each room is limited to the number of beds provided by the hotel. If the number of persons arriving at the hotel is different to the one selected during the reservation process, or children are not of the age required to classify as such in terms of rates/discounts (see "Children Policy"), additional charges will apply, payable directly to the hotel.
Child Policy:
 Infants up to 1 year 11 months: free of charge.
Children rates will be confirmed during the online reservation process.
Children rates apply for ages 2 - 11 years, and only when sharing room with two adults.
Children 2-11 years sharing room with 1 adult must be booked as adults (double/twin room).
Children 12 years and older must always be booked as adults.

Disclaimer:
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and availability, some errors might still occur. Once aware of such incidents we will make all reasonable effort to advise you within 48 business hours of the booking being made. We reserve the right to cancel the reservation and refund all monies paid, but this of course will be without any liability to you.
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