Hotel Lincoln (Havana, Cuba)

The Lincoln Hotel has a major advantage in its address, being a stone's throw away from the cultural sites of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a few minutes' walk away from the beach and near plenty of nightlife and restaurants as well.

Guest rooms and suites on the hotel's higher floors, the breakfast room on the ninth floor and of course the rooftop terrace offer great views of the city, the beach and the harbour which is a popular feature of the hotel.

A bargain for quality food. The hotel restaurant has long been well known and well liked in the area and this has not changed. Guests appreciate the abundance and variety in the complimentary breakfast (as well as the views which make trying it a must) and meals thereafter are also well done and not too expensive.

Being in a lively and central part of Havana, entertainment spots are nearby which means rooms lower down in the building or those facing out onto the busier streets are susceptible to some disturbances in the evenings, particularly on weekends. Perhaps request a room higher up to avoid this.

Although the hotel building retains some of its impressive old charm, some maintenance issues such as faulty elevators, wall plaster/paint or fixtures needing replacement, etc. are evident. It is however still kept clean and the rooms are comfortable.

Many guests have complained of having little to no hot water to shower for part of or even their entire stay as well as the water pressure not being very strong. Overall, The Lincoln Hotel is a basic but comfortable place well suited to no-frill short stays.