Hotel Ambos Mundos 
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Destination: Havana, Cuba
Address: Calle Obispo No. 153 esq. a Mercaderes. Habana Vieja. Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba.
Phone: (537) 8609530
Fax: (537) 8609532
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Hotel Ambos Mundos Description
The Ambos Mundos hotel was built towards the end of the 1920´s. The famous Nobel Prize laureate and American writer, Ernest Hemingway, was a regular patron of this hospitable hotel, where he wrote the first chapters of his famous novel “For Whom the Bells Toll”. Besides the elegant Plaza the Arms restaurant, which as a tribute to this author serves his favorite dishes, guests can also savor an exquisite paella at its Roof Garden , as they enjoy one of the best views of Old Havana. The property is conveniently located in the heart of the historical center of the city and houses 52 comfortable rooms, which makes it a favorite among sightseers.
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About Hotel Ambos Mundos
- Located at: Ciudad
- Build in: 1923
- Rebuilt in: 1997
- Buildings: 1
- Total Rooms: 52
- Floors: 6
- Lifts: 1
- Children & Kids welcomed
Hotel Ambos Mundos Features
- Voltaje 110 V / 60 Hz & 220 V / 60 Hz
- Check In: 16:00 hrs.
- Check Out: 12:00 hrs.
- Late Check Out: Until 18 hours, according to disponibilities with extra charges.
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Attractions near the Hotel Ambos Mundos
Tropicana Nightclub
After more than fifty years of existence, this famous Cuban nightclub is internationally renowned for the virtuosity of its dancers, experience of its artistic directors and skill of its cast (made up by more than 200 professionals) and also because the performance is not presented in a theatre but rather, and true to its slogan, in a "Paradise under the Stars". Numerous prominent Cuban and American artists as well as countless of famed actors, actresses, businessmen and politician were regulars at this cabaret. Its show has toured the leading capitals of the Caribbean, Europe and the Americas.Place: Ciudad de La Habana
San Francisco de Asis Square
The origin of this beautiful popular square, situated between San Pedro, Oficios y Amargura streets, goes back to 1628. Two buildings of significant importance flank its large cobbled space: the Convent and the Lesser Basilica, whose tower for many years was considered the highest point of the town. Given its location very close to the bay, it soon became a commercial square and a source of livelihood for the people of Havana. The Covent and the Basilica are now a concert hall and the Museum of Religious Art.Place: Ciudad de La Habana. Old Havana.
Malecón
The Malecón is the largest bench in the world and also one of the most popular sites of Havana. The first project for the construction of this magnificent seawall dates back to the beginning of the 19th Century. The wall borders 7 Km of the northern coastline of the city, from the entrance to the bay (Castillo de La Punta) all the way to La Chorrera fort at the entrance to the Almendares River.Place: Ciudad de La Habana
Real Fuerza Castle
The castle is located in Old Havana, in an attractive area of important architectural, urban, cultural and social values. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is also the oldest fortress of the former fortification system of Havana. A replica of the La Giraldilla, the symbol of the city, can be seen on the highest tower of the castle (the original is in the Museum of the City).Place: Ciudad de La Habana. Old Havana.
Capitolio Nacional
The National Capitol, one of the most emblematic buildings of the Havana skyline, occupies an area of 38 875 m² It was the seat of the legislative body of the Republic since its inauguration on May 20, 1929. At the moment, it is the venue of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment.Inside is the diamond that marks kilometer zero of the Central Highway, at the entrance to the majestic Salon de los Pasos Perdidos (Hall of the Lost Steps) and directly in front of the colossal Statue of the Republic (17,54 m) by the Italian sculptor Angelo Zanelli, which is considered the third highest indoor statute in the world.
Place: Ciudad de La Habana
Capitanes Generales Palace
Currently the venue of the Office of the Historian of Havana, the palace was built in 1776 and has been given several functions: official residence of the Spanish governors, Presidential Palace and Municipal Palace of Havana. The City Museum currently occupies part of the sumptuous halls that exhibit valuable treasures such as: the first Cuban flag, personal effects of the heroes of Cuba: Jose Martí, Máximo Gómez and Antonio Maceo together with a priceless collection of colonial furniture, carriages and other works of art.Place: Ciudad de La Habana. Old Havana.