VOYA Boutique Hotel is entering a fresh phase in Havana, expanding its restored mansion to 17 individually designed rooms and suites while opening VOYA Café. The Santos Suarez property has also completed a solar energy system with battery storage, giving guests a more dependable stay grounded in heritage, thoughtful design, and sustainability.
Key takeaways
- VOYA Boutique Hotel now offers 17 rooms and suites.
- VOYA Café serves coffee, pastries, and light cuisine to guests and local residents.
- A fully integrated solar system supports the hotel’s operations, including air conditioning, lighting, hot water, and internet.
- The expansion builds on the property’s restoration of a 1925 Havana mansion.
A larger stay in a historic setting
VOYA opened in 2022 inside a restored 1925 mansion in Santos Suarez, a residential heritage neighborhood known for its historic homes. The latest additions increase the property’s capacity while preserving the building’s architectural character, an approach that gives travelers a more intimate alternative to large-scale lodging.
Each room and suite is individually designed to reflect the mansion’s heritage while offering contemporary amenities. The result is a stay that feels personal rather than standardized, well suited to visitors who want to explore Havana and return to a quieter retreat.
VOYA Café adds a local gathering place
The new VOYA Café broadens the hotel’s appeal beyond overnight accommodations. Its menu includes premium coffee, artisanal pastries, and light cuisine, with a setting designed for hotel guests and Havana residents alike.
The café complements Brasserie 255, the property’s existing restaurant serving contemporary Cuban and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Together, the two venues give visitors more opportunities to enjoy the hotel at an unhurried pace, whether they are starting a day of sightseeing or settling in after an excursion.
Solar power supports reliable hospitality
A major part of the development is VOYA’s completed solar energy system, backed by substantial battery storage. The hotel says the infrastructure now powers its operations and reduces reliance on Cuba’s public electricity grid.
For travelers, the environmental benefit comes with a practical advantage. Core services such as cooling, lighting, hot water, and internet can continue operating through the renewable energy system. In a destination where dependable infrastructure matters, that combination of sustainability and comfort is a meaningful part of the guest experience.
A base for exploring Havana
VOYA continues to follow its “Explore & Retreat” philosophy, pairing access to Havana’s cultural and architectural attractions with a private place to recharge. Its concierge team can help arrange airport transfers, drivers, classic-car experiences, specialist guides, restaurant reservations, and customized excursions.
The expansion also reflects the promise of adaptive reuse in Havana. By protecting the identity of a historic mansion while adding modern hospitality systems, VOYA offers a positive example of how private investment can support both heritage preservation and the city’s evolving visitor economy.
