Hundreds of celebrities in the arts, science and politics including Winston Churchill, María Félix, Jorge Negrete and Alexander Fleming, have stayed at this hotel whose air of distinction and modern comfort also make it ideal for conferences, congresses and conventions. In recognition of its historic and patrimonial values, it was declared a National Monument of the Republic of Cuba in 1998. Comprising 8 floors with a total of 426 rooms, which includes 17 junior suites and 2 suites, this hotel's facilities include La Veranda buffet restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the fancy à la carte Aguiar restaurant providing national and international cuisine to a piano accompaniment each evening, and La Barraca, a garden restaurant serving up typical Cuban cuisine to music in a semi-rural ambience. Further amenities include a safe, a currency exchange desk, Internet access and room and laundry services. The majestic hotel offers modern comforts and there are conference facilities, making this the ideal venue for business meets and other events.
