The hotel is very safe with 24-hour security, The Cuban people as a whole are very gentle and nice, but extra security is a good thing to have. We had about ten keys to keep track of that were attached to a big heavy bar, I didn’t really like being responsible for so many keys (especially since we only needed three to get into the room), it weighted things down a bit. It is just outside of the center and where everything is happening, which we thought would mean quiet and sleeping in - no, it’s a community there and people are up early and talking and yelling to each other - so bring ear plugs if you want to sleep in :) There is internet once in the morning at breakfast for three hours, but don’t rely on wifi/internet in Cuba in general, it’s not good whether you buy wifi or get a SIM card or where you are, it’s unreliable everywhere in Cuba. There is a full breakfast, eggs, bread, fresh squeezed justice and coffee, but they will be out of things on the menu and it’s not that great, except for the juice and coffee. The staff goes out of their way to be helpful and accommodating, I can see this hotel really tries, and that was a great feeling. Also, it’s by the water, but it’s not a beach, there is a cement wall called the Malecon that blocks the water, I don’t think it’s swim-able anyway, but I didn’t realize that before I booked. Next time I want to stay in the center, but I did enjoy the loft.