Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski

Cuba's premier luxury hotel

Ideally located in the heart of Old Havana, just a stone's throw from the city's historical sites and heritage treasures, the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski was Cuba's first luxury hotel. Before becoming an iconic Havana address, the building housed the island's very first European-style shopping arcade, inaugurated at the end of the 19th century. The hotel now comprises 246 elegant, spacious rooms and suites with high ceilings, decorated with contemporary furnishings and offering views of the old town or a quiet courtyard. The property also features 2 restaurants – one Caribbean, offering a superb panoramic view of Old Havana, and another serving a variety of international cuisine – and 4 bars, including a rooftop terrace on the sixth floor of the building, alongside the pool and overlooking the city. Cigar aficionados can head to the Evocacion Tobacco Lounge to enjoy the renowned Cuban specialty while sipping on a tasty Cuban rum. After a wonderful day exploring Havana's many UNESCO-listed sites, what could be better than a moment of relaxation in the luxurious 1,000m² spa, where eight treatment rooms, an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room and a solarium await you.

STYLE

An iconic Havana hotel with a contemporary design, which at the beginning of the 20th century was a European-style shopping arcade

SITUATION

In the heart of the historic district of the Cuban capital, Old Havana

CAPACITY

246 rooms including 50 suites

HIGHLIGHTS

As Havana's premier luxury hotel, its ideal location in the old town makes it easy to visit all the historical and UNESCO-listed sites

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Relaxation by the hotel pool or at the spa
  • Gym
  • Cigar and Cuban rum tasting at the Evocacion Tobacco Lounge
  • Tour of the historical centre of Havana with a private guide (El Morro Fortress, Christ statue, Christopher Columbus Cemetery, San Cristóbal Cathedral, etc.)
  • Exploring Havana in a vintage car
  • Shopping in the luxury boutiques at the bottom of the hotel

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Guests will appreciate relaxing by the pool perched atop the historic building, on the rooftop terrace, whilst savouring a signature Cuban cocktail. The modern lighting and contemporary furniture on the terrace offer a charming contrast to the ancient buildings of the Cuban capital's city centre. At any time of day, one can admire from this strategic vantage point of the Gran Hotel Manzana a magnificent panorama of the old city of Havana, by day and by night!

ETHICS

The hotel group Kempinski has opened its first hotel on the American continent with the Gran Hotel Manzana, a symbol of the opening up of the island of Cuba to the Western world. Kempinski hotels are implementing eco-friendly practices with the aim of reducing their environmental impact: favouring local produce for catering, waste recycling programmes, efficient wastewater treatment systems, and energy-saving lighting. Kempinski is also a partner of BE Health, an organisation committed to the fight against infectious diseases.