Cuba Hotels - Ambos Mundos, Old Havana, Cuba

Hotel Ambos Mundos

Hotel Description
Though the figure of Ernest Hemingway is immediately and almost invariably invoked in any description of the hotel, the Ambos Mundos' most attractive attribute is doubtless its magnificent location: steps away from the Plaza de Armas, the restored, 1920s establishment stands at one of the liveliest intersections in the Old Town, close to just about all of the most interesting sites of Havana's colonial centre.

Hemingway, who stayed and wrote most of For Whom the Bell Tolls here during the 1930s (his room, 511, is today a much-frequented museum), is not the only famous writer or luminary the hotel welcomed in times past: Federico García Lorca is rumoured to have made a stop here, and Cuban filmmaker Tomás Gutierrez Alea (director of Strawberry and Chocolate) was among the young intellectuals who participated in the festivities once held in its roof garden.

A spacious and tastefully decorated lobby opens to Obispo and Mercaderes, main arteries of the sightseeing circuit often crowded with tourists. The lobby, decorated with an attractive and modern-looking corner fountain, housing art exhibits and featuring a piano bar where jazz and other musicians occasionally perform, is itself often crowded with visitors and is a lively stopover in its own right. The old, 1930s elevator, though said to demand some patience, is a charming detail.

The Del Monte meeting room, with capacity for as many as 100 people, can accommodate conferences, business gatherings and weddings.

Not all of the Ambos Mundos' rooms have views, but those that do overlook the cobbled and picturesque expanse of Obispo and Mercaderes, which benefit from their proximity to the Plaza de Armas: costumed performers, including mulatta florists in colonial attire, old fortune tellers, a squad of soldiers in period English uniforms and a carnivalesque troupe of actors on stilts, are sure to enliven these vistas during your stay at the hotel.

Though close to the action, the Ambos Mundos is not lacking in the quietude and intimacy one will probably seek after a day around town.

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Secure-HotelBookings.com user rating: 5 based on 8 reviews

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Hotel Details

Address: Calle Obispo No. 153 esq. a Mercaderes. Ciudad de La Habana

Number of Rooms: 52

Distance to Airport: 20 km

Meal Plan: Room & Breakfast

General Hotel Facilities:

- Lobby Bar	- Bar	- A la Carte Restaurant	- Laundry
- Tour Booking Desk	- Lifts	- Conference Room	- Roof-top Terrace

** Some services require local payment.

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Room & Rates

Standard Room ... from CA$122

- Air Conditioning	- Phone	- Satellite TV	- Safety Deposit Box
- Room Service	- Hair Dryer	- Minibar	- Private Bathroom
- Twin beds	- Power 110V/60Hz	- Cold & hot water

Junior Suite Room ... from CA$175

- Air Conditioning	- Phone	- Satellite TV	- Safety Deposit Box
- Room Service	- Hair Dryer	- Minibar	- Private Bathroom
- Balcony or terrace	- Power 110V/60Hz	- Cold & hot water	- Living area

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Location

At the vibrant intersection of Obispo and Mercaderes, the Ambos Mundos is just down the street from the Plaza de Armas and close the Old Town's other major squares. Horse-driven carriages, parked outside, offer tours down cobbled thoroughfares and historic sites of interest. The Bodeguita del Medio bar and restaurant is less than three blocks away.

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Customer Reviews

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Ambos Mundos Hotel Reviews:"Ambos Mundos"
user: a secure-hotelbookings.com user, united kingdom - date: February 16, 2010
I recently stayed at the Ambos Mundos Hotel with 3 friends (all female and all over 60)It was a perfect choice for sight -seeing as everything was within walking distance. The hotel itself was slightly past its best but certainly...

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Ambos Mundos Hotel Reviews:"I lived and learned its history"
user: a secure-hotelbookings.com user, united states of america - date: August 25, 2009
I wish all the best to all the staff at this hotel, they are really nice and cook for and attend guests in the very best way. Bye to Yary from Miami, I loved your balcony, from where I looked out over all of Havana. Every time I c...

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Ambos Mundos Hotel Reviews:"El mejor"
user: a secure-hotelbookings.com user, united kingdom - date: February 24, 2009
We stayed at the hotel in February 2009 at the end of a great holiday in Havana. Everything about the hotel and its staff was perfect. Especially the rooftop bar/restaurant and the music of Los Tainos...

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Terms & Conditions

Check In Time: 02:00 PM

Check Out Time: 12:00 M

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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