We used this hotel as “home base” during our honeymoon in Argentina – checking in and out during domestic travel getaways.
We stayed in Room 1001 which was clean and had all the comforts of home. Our room had a double bed, kitchenette, and bathroom. We also had a balcony with a built-in BBQ grill and view of the Recoleta cemetery and the Plazaleta de Recoleta. A couple cons – the shower door did not cover the entire span of the tub thereby water tended to splash all over the place whenever my 6 foot tall hubby showered. The balcony wall was too high, so if seated on the deck chairs, you had a wonderful view of a cement wall. Not to worry, as there are plenty of towels to soak up the water. And, Buenos Aires has so much to do that we almost never sat in the deck chairs. The floor above contained a sauna and gym that was hardly ever used; therefore we didn’t have any noisy neighbors. The main floor contained a small pool and Jacuzzi and 2 computers with free internet access. The bilingual bell boys were very friendly, and did their best to help whenever possible.
Breakfast was included from 7:00 to 11:00am, and available at Tea Connection – a tea house 1 block away from the hotel. The spread was decent – coffee/tea, juices, breads, jams/jellies (of course dulce de leche), fruits, meats and cheeses. We quickly learned that people in Buenos Aires just pick an empty table and sit down – so don’t wait to be seated or you might be waiting a long time! Also, brush-up on some basic Spanish as the staff here does not speak English. Lastly, and this might sound a little weird, place a napkin over your plate before serving yourself. The plates are made of wood and have a peculiar smell that drove me crazy!
The area itself has a lot to do. The main attraction being the Cemetery – home to many angel statues and hundreds of live cats! You must pay a visit to the tomb of Evita. There are also lots of restaurants and shops. Make sure you get some gelato from Freddo’s. There is a flea market on Saturday on the grounds outside the cemetery where you can haggle for touristy take home items. If you prefer name brand shopping, check out Patio Bullrich. The neighborhood of Palermo is walking distance away. There are also several gardens and museums in the vicinity.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Other