The Authentique Casa Granda Hotel, built in 1914, is undoubtedly the best option for those wanting to be direct witness of cultural and historical charms of Santiago de Cuba, heart of Eastern Cuba. At first sight, highlights the wide second-floor terrace under the red-and-green-striped front awning, fabulous royal box facing Parque Céspedes, the Cathedral and Colonial Museum, former house of Governor Diego Velázquez. Rooms are wide with high ceilings and view to Parque Céspedes, Heredia street or inside the hotel. The upstairs terrace is an obligatory photo stop for foreign tourists on the lookout for bird’s-eye city views, in the middle of Santiago´s hustle and bustle. Spectacular views over the Bay, the Sierra Maestra and the streets are special gifts of the hotel.