The Hotel Armadores de Santander (which means 'Shipowners of Santander') overlooks the port af Havana. The Building's facade,with its stone reliefs of the coat of arms of Santander surrounded by maritime motifs, is wonderfully evocative of the city's seagoing past.

Havana's entire reason to be, was the excellence of its natural harbour and its strategic position within the Spanish Empire in the Americas. Nowhere is this easier to appreciate than from a balcony of the Armadores de Santander. The building was commissioned by Don José Cabrero Mier, a native of that city. Many important Havana shipowners maintained offices there, notably Don Ramón Herrera y Sancibrián, Count of Mortera, who after beginning his career as a weaver in the Spanish town of Mortera was driven by poverty to emigrate and try his luck in Cuba. Here he became a hugely successful banker and shipowner. During the Cuban Wars of Independence Don Ramón dedicated a part of his fleet to the service of the Spanish crown, for which he was rewarded with his title.

The Hotel Armandores de Santander was restored and is run by the Office of the City Historian of Havana, so all its profits are reinvested in the restoration of the city's historical centre. Anyone keen on Maritime history and the comings and goings of ships will love it. Fromearly morning until late at night boats pass to and fro in front of the hotel and the views of the twinkling harbour lights in the evening, and the rising sun gleaming on the smooth water before the morning breeze gets up, are impossibly romantic.

39 Rooms
The hotel offers 34 Standard rooms of which 4 have terraces overlooking the harbor, 1 Junior Suite with Jacuzzi and one Master Suite with Jacuzzi and three duplexes, all designed with their own traditional atmosphere and blessed with a wonderful sea breeze which make those fortunate enough to have one of our spacious terraces feel they are truly blessed especially when enjoying evening cocktails or an early morning breakfast.

Safe in Room. HANDICAPPED ROOMS. Satelite TV with 25 chanels. Minibar. Cellular Phone Service. International and National Phone Service. Hair Dryer in Room. Air Conditioned Rooms. Hot and Cold Water. Up Service. 24 Hour Room Service.

The Cantabria - Restaurant offers any style of typical fare from the region of Santander and also International food as well. Our Paella is renowned throughout Havana..

Our roof garden terrace on the 3rd floor can accommodate small wedding parties and dinner parties of approximately 50 guests. A wonderful panoramic view is offered of Bay of Havana as well as a vast assortment of Tropical Drinks to allow you to relax and enjoy the truly Cuban and Caribbean atmosphere we have recreated for your pleasure.

Close your eyes for a moment and drift back to the past and envision the Spanish Armada sailing past your front door.

La Marina Bar - With its own windows resembling French style create the intimacy and atmosphere to assure a comfortable visit which will be enhanced by our wandering minstrels serenading you and your loved ones while you sample one of our Cuba Libre’s, a Rum Punch, Mojito or one of the many international beverages and refreshments we offer.