Pristine Beaches Of Sol Cayo Largo Plus Boutique Havana City Break

This four star hotel features 296 rooms and junior suites housed in two storey bungalows set in natural surroundings.  More low key than the alrger All Inclusive hotels found in Varadero, Sol Cayo Largo is the choice for those seeking a quieter all inclusive Cuban holiday with access to a wide range of facilities and activities.

The island is unspoilt and the hotel is set in a natural environment surrounded with palm trees, coconut groves and large tracts of unspoilt beach, part of the beach caters for naturists. The beach extends for several miles to Playa Paraiso and Playa Sirenas, a 1.5 - 2 hour walk away or a complimentary short road train ride away, here you will find sand so soft you sink ankle deep with each step.

You will find a beach bar and cafe (additional cost) and complimentary non motorised watersports at Playa Sirenas. Sol Cayo Largo is a perfect place to relax and enjoy peace and quiet as well as diving and other watersports. Particaularly popular with couples and singles of all nationalities including those from Argentina, Italy, Canada and now the British have found this hidden paradise too. Please note that during unusually high tides the beach at the front of the hotel does become narrow, this normally happens infrequently but there are miles of pristine beach nearby for you to enjoy.

Hotel Raquel, Havana is a spectacular work of architecture, contrasting dramatically with the crumbling buildings in its humble neighborhood. Its redeeming virtue is it’s proximity to the Plaza Vieja and other sites of interest in Old Havana.

The ornate and eclectic façade, dramatic interior of polished marble floors, columns and period furnishings and grand lobby with its breathtakingly beautiful curved stained-glass skylight, crowning the vast atrium makes Hotel Raquel one of the finest examples of restoration in the city.

The hotel comprises 25 rooms and Junior Suites, each individually decorated with local furnishings and wrought iron beds. With most colonial buildings in Old Havana a number of rooms look inwards to the atrium or do not feature windows, this is an architectural feature to ensure the rooms are kept cool during the height of the hot and humid summer months

Hotel Raquel is also known for its references to Jewish tradition and religion, symbolic artifacts can be found throughout the building. Typical Jewish cuisine is served in the elegant restaurant, items such as borscht and latkes can be found on the menu.

The hotel features a state of the art gym can be found below the lobby, for those wishing to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the streets of Old Havana, the hotel has a rooftop terrace where you can view the city from a different perspective.

Hotel Raquel oozes colonial charm and is a personal favorite of the W&O Travel team.