June 08, 2010
Sugar cane Cokes, fresh mint mojitos, all the historic touches intact… Everything’s authentic at the Hotel Havana on the River Walk.
Our friends at San Antonio Tidbits are buzzing about the newly launched boutique hotel. Austin hipster Liz Lambert (famous for her Austin and Marfa hotels) bought the historic digs to put her signature quirky cool in a top-to-bottom redo. Think bright red patent furniture that mixes with mod pops of color throughout the 27 rooms. Bust out your straw hat and linen camp shirt and order beachy-chic local snacks – the new palm-trees-meet-patio atmosphere asks guests to step back in time to the exotic flavor of 1950s Cuba. Then head for the downstairs bar, still the hotel’s gem, and ask for a cigar.
Maybe if you’re lucky, you’ll get the real thing.
Hotel Havana
1015 Navarro Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210.222.2008
www.havanasanantonio.com
Mention Houston Tidbits when you book, and get a free picnic breakfast delivered to your room ($35 value). The Hotel Havana Breakfast Basket serves two and includes loads of traditional goodies like Mexican pan dulces, cinnamon butter, homemade mango jelly, sliced fruit, Cuban-style coffee and fresh juice.
