Iberostar Parque Central

Havana, Cuba

Lobby
Modern Double Room
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Snack bar
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Modern Double Room
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Snack bar

The hotel

Havana is a fascinating and absorbing city, filled with beautiful architecture, vibrant music and amazing culture — and at this hotel you will be right in the middle of it all! Offering fantastic views over the colonial city; from the rooftop pool area you can enjoy lunch, dinner or drinks overlooking the magnificent Parque Central and el Capitolio building beyond. You're also only a short walk from the Old Town where Ernest Hemingway based himself for a time. Why not walk across to the Floridita Restaurant and try one of his famous daiquiris, meander down the cobbled Obispo Street, or stop at the Bodeguita del Medio, a traditional Havana watering hole for a Mojito or two.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Honeymoon
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Overlooking the magnificent Parque Central square, within walking distance to the Old Town via the cobbled avenues of central Havana. Transfer time from Havana Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

427 rooms in Modern and Colonial buildings, connected by an underground walkway. All rooms and suites are comfortably furnished and have air-conditioning, TV, mini-bar, coffee maker, iron and board, safe and hairdryer. All rooms and suites have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, and sleep maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Double Modern Rooms are located on the upper floors with inside views over the atrium, or an outside view.

Half-Board option: includes dinner in Mediterraneo restaurant, located in the Colonial section.

Please note: Gala Dinner supplement is mandatory over 24 Dec and 31 Dec.

Modern Junior Suites are larger in size with a sitting area.

Modern Suites are located in the Moderna building and have the same facilities as Modern Junior Suites.

Double Colonial Rooms are decorated in traditional colonial style.

Double Park View Rooms have views of Parque Central.

Junior Suite Colonial feature private check-in and luxury amenities, and a separate living area.

Colonial Park View Junior Suites are located in a privileged location and include private check-in, premium toiletries, turn-down service and bathrobes and slippers.

Colonial Suites and Colonial Park View Suites are also available.

3 restaurants: El Paseo (Steakhouse restaurant), El Mediterraneo (extensive breakfast buffet and Cuban and International à la carte dinner), Habana Elegante (breakfast and dinner). 2 lobby bars and 2 pool bars, serving snacks. Lounge bar. 24-hour room service*.

Conveniently located for the National Theatre, local clubs, cafés and cabaret galore.

2 swimming pools and whirlpool. Fitness centre with massage* and gym.

24-hour medical service*. Car parking*. Laundry service*. Gift shop. 24-hour room service*. Business centre*. Money Exchange*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

2 nights minimum stay applies at all times to Modern Double Rooms, Colonial Double Rooms and Colonial Park View Rooms.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages at the property and up to and including 12 years.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent location for touring Havana

Aug 16, 2019 StevefromFrome Frome, United Kingdom

We were booked to stay in the modern part of the hotel but were somehow upgraded to the traditional part and, even better, our room looked out over the park and beyond so we were delighted. We ate in the hotel a few times and the food was all good. Breakfast is a buffet downstairs so plenty of choice but busy at times. Staff are all really… Read more
We were booked to stay in the modern part of the hotel but were somehow upgraded to the traditional part and, even better, our room looked out over the park and beyond so we were delighted. We ate in the hotel a few times and the food was all good. Breakfast is a buffet downstairs so plenty of choice but busy at times. Staff are all really friendly and helpful. We went across to the modern roof terrace for the salsa evening, which was great fun to watch - we weren't quite ready to give it a try though! Good cocktails on the roof terraces. The pool was lovely to return to after a day walking around Havana and a lovely location to watch the daily thunder storm approaching. We were given a voucher for Wifi but struggled to connect from our room, however, we soon found out that it worked best in the lobby bar, which is why there are so many people sat around on their devices! Another tip, we didn't read this anywhere but, if you use the towels by the pool on the roof terrace, there is a 1 CUC charge per towel; not a really big deal but would be nice to know. Also, when checking out, there was a 3% charge to use a credit card. If you would like the American car tour, you can take your pick from right outside the hotel as they are always parked up. The different areas of Havana are all within walking distance of the hotel or an inexpensive taxi journey. Our travel agent advised this was the best hotel for our stay and we totally agree! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic stay

Aug 15, 2019 travel_svh

Excellent location and service and rooftop pool. Concierge was very helpful. Highly recommend for a great stay in Havana. Lots of local taxis and tours. Staff were all very friendly. Only negative was that the hot breakfast was cold
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Just Fabulous, I wouldn't consider anywhere else

Aug 15, 2019 Pebs101

We stayed in the Parque Central Hotel in Habana at around christmas time. The hotel itself, as other people said is a colonial style hotel with a an ideal location and just totally surpassed my expectations. The staff are all very professional and helpful. The Cuba people are lovely, and I cant wait to go back. I wouldnt consider anywhere else.… Read more
We stayed in the Parque Central Hotel in Habana at around christmas time. The hotel itself, as other people said is a colonial style hotel with a an ideal location and just totally surpassed my expectations. The staff are all very professional and helpful. The Cuba people are lovely, and I cant wait to go back. I wouldnt consider anywhere else. This hotel is so very expensive, but it is really worth it. It may not be 5 star by western standards, but you will not find anywhere else la Habana. The location is great, one word of advice we were only given after a few days, stick to Obisbo - this is the main tourist road up and down, and you wont get lost. The highlight of this hotel is the fabulous rooftop pool and bar, what a view! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location

Aug 15, 2019 wwfoodtaster Southampton, United Kingdom

Stayed New Year’s Eve despite extortionate price for the privilege to stay here, we could not eat at the hotel’s restaurant and swimming pool was out of use too. No mention of this on their website when booking. Such a shame but as well as lack of facilities the hotel didn’t make up on guest service either as too distracted setting up for their… Read more
Stayed New Year’s Eve despite extortionate price for the privilege to stay here, we could not eat at the hotel’s restaurant and swimming pool was out of use too. No mention of this on their website when booking. Such a shame but as well as lack of facilities the hotel didn’t make up on guest service either as too distracted setting up for their evening party. Would definitely return to Havana as such a wonderful place, sadly not to this hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great accommodation and location!

Aug 13, 2019 755georgiac

Myself and my partner visited Parque Central for 3 nights in July 2019 as part of our Thomas Cook Signature package. We were pleasantly surprised to find the hotel in an excellent location - everything you need is within a close walking distance, with plenty of taxis and rental vehicles nearby too. The hotel is beautifully decorated in both… Read more
Myself and my partner visited Parque Central for 3 nights in July 2019 as part of our Thomas Cook Signature package. We were pleasantly surprised to find the hotel in an excellent location - everything you need is within a close walking distance, with plenty of taxis and rental vehicles nearby too. The hotel is beautifully decorated in both sections (the old ‘colonial’ section and the ‘modern’ section). The breakfast buffet was lovely, with lots of nice food available in the restaurants too. The shopping facilities were also great for souvenirs with some of the best prices we found anywhere. Our favourite part was the adults-only rooftop pool and bar with its amazing views! Just be aware, when changing money at the on-site exchange, that you can only change £300 at a time and any notes that are not absolutely pristine will be declined. We found most of our £20 notes were unacceptable here (but fine elsewhere) but our new £10 notes were fine. Read less