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Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski
Havana, Cuba · Kempinski · Core Luxury
The first true luxury hotel to open in Havana since the Revolution occupies the Manzana de Gómez — Cuba's first European-style shopping arcade, built between 1894 and 1917 — in the heart of UNESCO-protected Old Havana; when Kempinski opened here in May 2017, the restored block's retail arcade, rooftop infinity pool, and Constante cocktail bar honouring the daiquiri's creator brought international five-star standards to a city that had been without a comparable address for generations.
- 246 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: Old Havana
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
- Architect: Don Pedro Tomé y Veracruisse; converted by Gaviota Group
About Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski
- The first luxury hotel in the country, Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski is ideally located in the heart of Old Havana, surrounded by the main UNESCO World Heritage buildings of this captivating city.
- Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana opened in May 2017 and was formally introduced by Kempinski that year as the first true luxury property in Havana.
- The property is notable for bringing Kempinski’s luxury positioning to Old Havana’s UNESCO-protected core, with a retail arcade and rooftop hospitality spaces layered into the restored structure.
- It occupies the historic Manzana de Gómez, an early-20th-century commercial block originally designed by architect Don Pedro Tomé y Veracruisse and later completed in stages, before being gutted and converted into a hotel by the Gaviota Group.
- Entry-level rooms start at 409 sq ft (38 m²).
History
Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana opened in May 2017 and was formally introduced by Kempinski that year as the first true luxury property in Havana. It occupies the historic Manzana de Gómez, an early-20th-century commercial block originally designed by architect Don Pedro Tomé y Veracruisse and later completed in stages, before being gutted and converted into a hotel by the Gaviota Group. The property is notable for bringing Kempinski’s luxury positioning to Old Havana’s UNESCO-protected core, with a retail arcade and rooftop hospitality spaces layered into the restored structure. Its heritage appeal comes from the building’s role as Cuba’s first shopping mall and one of the city’s earliest European-style commercial passages.
The setting
The hotel sits in the heart of Old Havana, surrounded by major UNESCO World Heritage buildings. The site is the former Manzana de Gómez block, a landmark commercial development bounded by several central Havana streets and long associated with the city’s early-20th-century modern commercial identity. 10-minute walk to landmark El Capitolio. 22 km from José Martí International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- San Cristobal — Restaurant
- Constante — Restaurant
- Lobby Lounge — Bar
- Tobacco Lounge — Bar
- Confluencias — Restaurant · Cuban and international
Experiences
- Confluencias restaurant — Taste the flavours of Cuba and international classics while enjoying spectacular views of La Habana Vieja.
- San Cristobal Panoramic Restaurant — Restaurant with views over La Habana Vieja.
- Spa Albear by Resense — Relaxing treatments in a calm atmosphere for a rejuvenating experience.
Amenities
- Spa Albear by Resense
- Infinity pool on the panoramic terrace
- Four meeting rooms
- Outdoor terrace for up to 120 guests
- Retail arcade in the restored historic block
- Views over La Habana Vieja
- Cigar-focused Tobacco Lounge
- Cocktail-focused Constante bar
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