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The Hotel 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 Operations1592 - 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 c ...
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