The content creator Yaraidi Rodríguez, residing in Guanabacoa, posted a video on Facebook reviewing her visit to the Hotel Neptuno-Tritón in Havana. She highlighted the high prices of dining and the difficulties Cubans face in accessing hotels in the capital.
Yaraidi received some money as a gift and decided to spend a day on vacation with her family at a hotel in Havana. However, things were not as simple as she thought.
The journey had several failed attempts. The first place he visited was the Iberostar Parque Central hotel, but it was already fully booked since five in the morning, according to the receptionist. He headed to the Hotel Nacional to see if he had better luck, but found out that it only accommodates Cubans from Monday to Friday with a reservation made at least 48 hours in advance.
The next one on the list was the Paseo del Prado Hotel that required 30 dollars with no minimum consumption. Then, he/she went to the Gran Aston Hotel with the same prices as the previous one, although it included a welcome cocktail. He/she then headed to the Cohiba Hotel, which charged between 14,000 pesos per person up to 100,000 pesos for its most comprehensive packages.
"For Cubans, 14 thousand pesos per person with a welcome cocktail. Some larger offers, with snacks, a beer, a croquette, 100 thousand pesos. I mean, what is this?", Yaraidi wondered.
We finished at the Neptuno-Tritón Hotel. The reception staff treated me very well. There, it costs 4,000 pesos per adult and over 3,000 for children. They accept transfers and cash payments. No food or drinks are allowed. The price of food is steep, said the Cuban.
He explained that prices are around 1,950 Cuban pesos for a plate of two chicken thighs, over 2,000 for pork, 300 pesos for a serving of rice, and 650 for a beer. Despite having paid an initial amount to eat, the money was not enough, and he had to spend more to cover the bill.
Yaraidi claims that the atmosphere at the hotel was pleasant and she had a good day with her family, but the prior search for places to enjoy and the high prices of food were the issues that overshadowed the experience.
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