Caracas Cumberland

“Normal”

Nice hotel, cool view. Responsible people. The breakfast wasn't that good. Comfortable beds and good price. The location is good, you can walk to the subway easily. It's according the staff words a bit dangerous at night

“Better than expected”

Like most travellers wary of Latin Amarican vagaries, I was very cautious about visiting Caracas, post Chavez and the rigged political campaign that put his party back in power. I was heartenend by the inspirational,athletic looking posters of their opposition leader on the way to and from the air… lisää

Like most travellers wary of Latin Amarican vagaries, I was very cautious about visiting Caracas, post Chavez and the rigged political campaign that put his party back in power. I was heartenend by the inspirational,athletic looking posters of their opposition leader on the way to and from the airport though! As I was on training with the British Council I went straight there and was advised that the safest hotel was right next door. The Cumberland Hotel suited all my needs. Room 901 was spacious, comfortable and contained a luxurious circular bath which unfortunately I did not have the time to utilise. There was internet access as well as television coverage of international as well as local channels. Staff were friendly, if not fluent in English, but as I was keen on using Spanish it made for added value to my trip. The metro is walking distance and there were many fine restaurants nearby, including La Huerta, which serves the most delicious meats. Food was typically Venezuelan with arepas, frijoles and carne manchada for breakfast, or you could go the usual route with traditional fruit, cereal nad toast. Arrangements to have a taxi back to the airport were easily made and all in all, I can say, that apart from the absence of toothpaste (I did take my own small tube) I wanted for nothing.

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“The hotel is cheap and good alternative in this part of Caracas”

The neighborhood is not safe and I don't recommend anybody to walk in the surroundings during the evening or night. Staff is friendly but don't speak English or other languish than Spanish. Don't forget that there is little food in general, in Caracas, so the breakfast will be very, very simple.