I went to Havana two years ago (last February) for a month and again last February for three weeks to study Spanish at the University. Both times I stayed at the Colina, although I have usually stayed at much grander properties. Although the first time I was quite nervous at a 2 star in Havana, I went with the mindset... more

Due to the unavailability of the nearby Hotel Vedado I tried the Colina, now part of the Islazul chain, for a one night stay in the Cuban capital.. It is a basic 2* hotel in the Vedado area of the city, not far from the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, the Havana Libre and Calle 23 shopping district. Check in was... more

I stayed here for two weeks while studying Spanish at the University of Havana (across the street from the hotel). Having been to Cuba many times before, I realized not to expect anything from a two-star hotel -- and my expectations were realized. The hotel, while well-located (near the university and close to La Rampa), was dismal. The staff tried... more

I actually stayed here in October of 1996 for an official visit with the University of Havana. Since U.S. Tresaury Department rules stated that you cannot spend more than $100 a day total for authorized travel to Cuba, I didn't have all that much in the way of choices for lodging. For me, the great part was that it was... more

Colina is drab dirty and not a place to saty for more than a night the rooms are dirty the plae is not properly lept and it has a smell more

Lamentable, la habitacion como de ultima categoria, el ascensor no funcionaba y yo estaba en el 5to. piso, el baño... more

Es un lugar tranquilo, comodo, su gente es amable, es general la estancia alli es buena. more