Buenos Aires hotel recommendations

[Northern Aurora]

We will be in Buenos Aires in February 2015 for several days pre-cruise. I am interested in hotel recommendations from those who have recently been to BA.

 

Thanks in advance for any information.

[t60]

WE stayed at Feirs Park

 

Sandy in Spain

[dr__dawggy]

There are five neighborhoods that are home to most of the hotels in Buenos Aires: El Centro (Retiro, Montserrat, Congresso), Recoleta, San Telmo and Palermo (Soho, Hollywood, Chico, Botanico) and Puerto Madero. Each of these neighborhoods offers distinctive environment. Neighborhood is at least as important as the specific hotel in determining whether you have an enjoyable time in Buenos Aires.

 

El Centro is the downtown business, government and commercial area. Many of the major chain hotels are located here and cater primarily to business travelers and tour groups. The area nearest Plaza San Martin is considered the nicest part of this zone and there is a small residential area in addition to businesses. There has been an effort in recent years to make the area more "people friendly" by converting streets to pedestrian walkways. Florida is the oldest and best developed of these pedestrian walkways. Florida is now flanked by both Suipacha in one direction and Reconquista on the other. Lots of restaurants, bars and shops line these streets. Montserrat is the "seediest" downtown area. Most of the hotels here are older two star properties or smaller b and b/boutique establishments. Congresso is not as upscale as the

Retiro area but there are a few nice hotels in the area.

 

Puerto Madero is adjacent to the downtown. It is the newest neighborhood in

Buenos Aires, teeming with new high rises and a few luxury hotels such as the Hilton and Faena. It is a very safe area, guarded by both the local police and the Merchant Marine but many believe it lacks the vibrant "soul" or life found in more established neighborhoods. As such, it really isn't an area where you can immerse yourself in local culture.

 

San Telmo is adjacent to Montserrat. It is a very old neighborhood with lots of historic buildings and a few hotels. Tourists flock here during the day but parts of San Telmo can be forlorn at night and downright dangerous.

San Telmo was the main residential area of Buenos Aires early on, until an epidemic of Yellow Fever hit the area and many residents fled to the then countryside of Recoleta.

 

Recoleta is a mix of upscale residential and tourists. The finest hotels in the city are found here (Four Seasons, Hyatt and the locally owned Alvear Palace), along with several newer boutique and smaller hotels. A very nice area to spend a couple of days, conveniently located between downtown and Palermo.

 

Palermo is the largest area of Buenos Aires and is made up of several distinctive neighborhoods. Palermo Hollywood and Soho are in the oldest part of Palermo (Palermo Viejo). The area has been gentrified in recent years and has tons of small hotels, trendy designer shops, bars, and restaurants. So many expats live here along with tourists that the area is sometimes called "gringolandia." Palermo Chico and Botanico are newer areas of Palermo and primarily residential.

[Christine Frances]

If you are there for 3+ days I would recommend getting an apartment through VRBO or Airbnb. 10 of us rented a 5brm house which was in an excellent location to walk everywhere for way less than a hotel. It was so much fun as a group, to shop locally for things for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Much more personal, intimate and local experience of BA than a hotel room. We have also had apts in Paris, Rome, and Barcelona.

[Northern Aurora]

Thanks to all who replied. A few minutes ago I booked our hotel for four nights pre-cruise.

[dr__dawggy]

Thanks to all who replied. A few minutes ago I booked our hotel for four nights pre-cruise.

 

Where will you be staying and what convinced you to stay there?

[catergirl]

we loved the Dazzler hotel in the Recolata area. eve perons cemetery is right behind it, was able to walk over, asked where and went to it myself. lovely new hotel. staff excellent. got a great rate on hotwire

[GoldieJ]

We stayed at Urban Suites in the Recoleta area. It's a small boutique hotel with free breakfast. Across the street from the cemetery. Easy walks to restaurants and shops.

We had an enjoyable stay. The staff was very helpful.

[4774Papa]

If you are interested in a Bed and Breakfast, I recommend Jardin Del Tango. Rachel

will assist you with discounted Tango shows, tips on touring the city and guides. Also, you can get an entire apartment with three bedrooms for $80 a night.

 

http://www.jardindeltango.com