The Hotel Plaza has a rich history
that dates back centuries. Below you will find the landmark
dates that make up the history of our hotel.
Pre Hotel Operations
(1592-1909)
Hotel Operations
(1909-present)
Pre Hotel Operations
1592 - The land on which now stands the Hotel
Plaza, is purchased from the Spanish Crown and becomes property
of Don Gaspar Arteaga.
1895 – The Pedroso family’s mansion
(the present day Hotel Plaza) is constructed on the site once
owned by Don Gasper Areaga.
1898 – The two floor building becomes
the head office for the newspaper ‘ El Diario de la Marina’.
Riots break out against the newspaper by Anit- autonomists.
1901– The building is purchased by Fletcher
Smith, a US citizen who has the property remodeled as a hotel.
1906 – The hotel changes hands and becomes
the property of Leopoldo Carvajal, the Marquis of Pinar del
Rio.
Hotel Operations (1909-present)
1909 – In January of that year the Hotel
plaza is officially inaugurated with a charity Ball.
1920’s – The world famous Russian
ballet dancer Anna Pavlova visits the hotel.
1930’s – Albert Einstein is paid
homage by the local Jewish community, with a rich banquet at
the Plaza Hotel.
– Efforts are made during this decade to turn the hotel
into a casino, but local permits and licenses aren’t granted.
1940’s – The hotel is now operated
by Hotel Plaza S.A., a public company.
1950’s –A casino license is granted
and the Hotel Plaza commence casino operations.
1960’s – The casino is shut down
with the Triumph of the Revolution. The hotel becomes part of
the National Tourism Sector.
1985/1991 – The hotel is closed
for renovations.
1991 – The hotel is newly
inaugurated after a full renovation. The Gran Caribe hotel
group is created. Hotel Plaza becomes member of the group.
2000’s - Throughout the past couple
of years our staff’s dedication, as well as our customer’s
satisfaction has been recognized in the form of several awards.
Click here for an overview of our awards |
