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Words such as "resurgence" "reemergence" "renaissance" "reawakening" enthusiastically come to mind when asked to describe the Hotel Raquel. This small art deco Hotel Raquel is an architectural gem, situated in the heart of old Havana, just two blocks from the Plaza Vieja. The Cuban government is discerningly choosing unique colonial buildings for restoration. Profits from one success leads to funding the resurrection of another. There is more than music and dancing in the streets. Cuba is rising out of the rubble and proudly rebuilding it's finest attributes. Hotel Raquel is an exquisite example of this metamorphosis. It is indeed a beautiful butterfly spreading its' wings to be admired by the world.