| The Saratoga Hotel is an elegant eclectic construction with a neoclassic style tendency, located in a busy intersection in Old Havana, on the corner of "Prado" Avenue and "Dragones" Street. Located across from the "Capitolio Nacional" (National Capitol) and "Parque de la Fraternidad" (Fraternity Park), the hotel provides an attractive view to the prestigious "Partagás" Cigar Factory and the "Gran Teatro de La Habana", an important cultural center in the Cuban capital. The hotel, built in the historic place once occupied by the legendary Saratoga Hotel, famous since it opened in the 1930s by its "Aires Libres" (outdoor cafés), its excellent gastronomic offers and performances by popular Cuban orchestras of the time, like the famous "Anacaona", which debuted at the hotel, gained prestige and fame by the frequent visits by well-known personalities of the country's cultural and social life. The present construction, erected from its foundations, except a part of the façade, has reproduced some elements of the original building, such as the lobby, great large windows of French carpentry, an ample vestibule and a magnificent terrace-lookout that provides a view of nearly 270 degrees, including the Bay of Havana and the Fortress of "San Carlos de la Cabaña" to the north, and a panoramic views of distant zones of the capital to the southwest. The building's interior design combines traditional elements with the most modern amenities to guarantee the best service and comfort. The hotel is perfect for the visitors who wish to enjoy both visits to places of historic-cultural interest and Havana's renowned nightlife. |