Gran Hotel Bristol Kempinski is a short distance from the National Capitol Building, in Havana. The building where the hotel is set is over 100 years old that housed a quite popular hotel from the 1930s to the 1950s. Nowadays, the construction has been completely renovated, although preserving its original facade. Facilities include a pool on the terrace with panoramic views of the city, a fitness center, a parking area, a boardroom, and 4 gastronomic experiences. The 162 guest rooms and suites at the property are elegantly decorated with bright accents, clean lines, and contemporary-style furniture. All accommodations are fitted with flat-screen TV, work desk, internet, minibar, coffeemaker, and private bathroom. The hotel is near major attractions, squares, and museums, only 750 meters (2,461 ft) from La Bodeguita Del Medio, the famous restaurant; and 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) from San Salvador de la Punta Fortress. José Martí International Airport (HAV) is 20 kilometers (12.4 mi) away. ***Credit cards issued by United States banks are not accepted. ***Please specify your estimated arrival time in the Special Requests section of your reservation, in order to prepare your guest room. Before your trip, please check directly with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the traveler to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country.