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GRAN CARIBE HABANA RIVIERA
Cuba, Caribbean

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The hotel has seen more than 40 years of history and was built and decorated in the 50?s. Many celebrities in the spheres of politics and the arts have stayed at the hotel such as Salvador Allende, Johnny Weismüller, Ginger Rogers and many others. The architecture offers an eastern atmosphere of rare exoticism and novelty. A total of 352 rooms are on offer on 20 floors of which 309 are double rooms, 26 are triple rooms, 16 are junior suites and 1 is a presidential suite. Facilities include a foyer, a currency exchange desk, a bar, a restaurant, medical assistance, a tourist information centre, a selection of shops, taxi, room, postal and laundry services. Moreover, guests may pay a visit to the Primavera buffet restaurant where breakfast and the evening meal are on offer, as well as L?Aiglon à la carte restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner, and the Mirador Habana where an array of international à la carte dishes and breakfast specialities may be sampled. All rooms afford unique views out over the keys, an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a minibar, a double bed and a hire safe. The air conditioning is centrally controlled. There is a daily cleaning service, as well daily clean towels and bed sheets.

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Leisure options include a swimming pool (included in the room price), a beauty salon, a gym and a massage service.

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About Cuba
Visas
British nationals must have a valid passport. A visa is also required if the visitor does not have a Tourist Card. A Tourist Visa Card, costing US$25 or equivalent, may be issued by tour operators, travel agents or airlines for a single entry holiday trip of up to 30 days.
Timezone
GMT -5
Language
The official language is Spanish, but English is also spoken by some in the main tourist spots.
Jabs
As UK, Courses or boosters usually advised: tetanus; hepatitis A. Vaccines sometimes advised: diphtheria; hepatitis B; tuberculosis. Vaccines sometimes advised: tuberculosis; hepatitis B; rabies; diphtheria.
Electricity
Most older hotels use 110-volt power, while newer hotels use 220 volts. A variety of outlets are in use, but the flat and round two-pin plugs are most common.
Currency
The official currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP), divided into 100 centavos, but the 'tourist' currency is the Peso Convertible (CUC), which replaces the US Dollar as currency in tourist related establishments.