Hotel Riviera en la Habana (Havana, Cuba)

Fans of historic architecture and decor loved Riviera. This iconic mid-century modern gem was a delight to behold, and many guests got a dose of nostalgia that they said was priceless.

One thing that was also untouched by progress were the amazing views. Guests loved the seaside location which provided easy walking access to many of Havana's sights.

If you're interested in staying at a laid back, unpretentious hotel, this could be a good choice. Guests said that staff were friendly and efficient, and seemed to have a genuine concern for keeping everyone happy.

While several guests could appreciate the historic charm of this hotel, many just couldn't get over the antiquated decor. Rooms were clean and spacious, but that was the extent of anything positive for many guests, with a lot of visitors wishing that dark and dingy rooms would be overhauled. Unsubstantiated reports indicate that a restoration is in progress, but until then, rooms might disappoint.

Cuba is a developing country, and as such, standards aren't the same in Western countries. Guests learned this the hard way with things like trickling showers, loss of power, and the absence of hot water on several occasions.

If you want to put a positive spin on spotty Wi-Fi, you could look at it as an opportunity to unplug during your vacation. Guests often struggled to connect to the Internet, which seems to be a common complaint throughout the country.