'Powerful' explosion causes severe damage to five-star hotel in Havana - blast also destroys cars and buses nearby Four were killed and nineteen injured in the blast in the Cuban capital Cars and buses nearby were damaged in the massive beachside explosion By Adam Solomons For Mailonline Published: 17:56 BST, 6 May 2022 | Updated: 17:59 BST, 6 May 2022 Viewcomments A powerful explosion has damaged a five-star hotel in Cuban capital Havana. The beachside Hotel Saratoga was hit by the blast on Friday, government media reported. It tore through several floors. Four have been killed and nineteen injured in the blast. Cuban news agency ACN published photos showing severe damage to the Saratoga in Havana and clouds of dust billowing into the sky. The five-star, 96-room hotel in Old Havana has two bars, two restaurants and a rooftop pool, according to its website. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility