Inside Cuba's Only Five-Star Boutique Hotel

Banish all of your preconceived notions about what it might be like to visit Cuba. And more specifically, do away with any ideas you might have about hotel accommodations on a Caribbean island that's currently grappling with a commercial, economic, and financial embargo imposed by the United States. Why? Because with its incredibly chic and stylish decor; very modern, upscale amenities and outstanding food offerings, Paseo 206 defies all expectations of Cuban hospitality that have been bandied about in the American media.

This sophisticated hotel could quite literally be anywhere in the world. Yet at the same time, it oozes distinctly Cuban warmth and character. From its location on a tree-lined street in Vedado, (the economic and cultural heart of La Havana), to the building itself, a Cuban family home dating back to 1933, Paseo 206 represents Cuba at its finest and most charming.