Conde De Villanueva Hotel Havana

Conceived with cigar-lovers in mind , this tastefully restored 18th-century mansion has a rustic colonial charm and intimate feel to it that makes it just as ideal for sightseers and couples seeking a relaxed , quiet atmosphere.The hotel's prime location - quite literally the heart of the Old Town - is somehow spared what some might consider attendant drawbacks , such as hectic traffic or noisy thoroughfares: opposite a small , shaded park.Earthen tones and open , sunny spaces predominate inside , where restoration efforts have left fragments of colonial mosaics and fixtures from the period intact , for an overall effect of authenticity.A mere nine rooms are arranged around the inner courtyard , on two levels. The sense of privacy and calm is heightened by the thick , limestone walls that keep both noise and heat outside the accommodations.Cigar aficionados , tobacco enthusiasts and smokers in general can savour a broad range of brands —and even custom-made habanos—in the cloistered penumbra of a small smoking lounge , located on the mezzanine.The San Diego del Valle meeting room , with capacity for 60 people , may be rented for conferences , cocktail parties and business rendezvous.