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on business dealing with the government, or visiting downtown as a tourist, the location
across from city hall is convenient. The lobby is stark and modern, with polished black-
granite panels over white walls in the soaring atrium. Many rooms have views to the Río
de la Plata. Bathrooms are spacious and suite bathr ooms have hydro-massage bathtubs.
All rooms have high-speed Internet access, at a charge of $16 (£11) a day . While small,
the enclosed r ooftop gym and spa has an unparalleled vie w of the city . There is a $5
(£3.40) charge for using these ar eas of the hotel. Breakfast is an additional $16 (£11) in
the lobby's restaurant, which is also open for lunch and dinner
, offering international
cuisine.
Ejido 1275, at Soriano, across from the Intendencia (City Hall), 11000 Montevideo.
&
02/901-7000.
Fax
02/903-2247. www.fourpoints.com/montevideo. 135 units, including 18 suites. From $135 (£91) double;
from $235 (£159) suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking.
Amenities:
Restaurant; bar; indoor pool; health club
w/fitness center; sauna; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry
cleaning.
In room:
A/C, TV, high-speed Internet, minibar, hair dryer, safe.
Inexpensive
Days Inn Obelisco
Value
This modern Days Inn caters to business travelers looking
for good-value accommodations. The hotel is located next to the Tres Cruces bus station,
not far from downtown or the airport. Rooms are comfortable and modern, if not overly
spacious. Free local calls are permitted.
Acevedo Díaz 1821, 11800 Montevideo.
&
02/400-4840.
Fax 02/402-0229. www.daysinn.com. 60 units.
From $65 (£44) double . R ates include buff et breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V.
Amenities:
Coffee shop; small
health club; business center; room service.
In room:
A/C, TV, minibar, hair dryer.
WHERE TO DINE
Restaurants in Montevideo serve steak that's just as high in quality as Argentine beef, and
they usually include a number of ste ws and seafood selections as w ell. You will find the
native barbecue, in which beef and lamb ar e grilled on the fir e, in any of the city 's
par-
rilladas
(the name for
parrillas
in Uruguay). Sales tax on dining in Montevideo is a whop-
ping 23%. There's also usually a table co ver charge
(cubierto)
of about $1 (70p) per
person.
Expensive
Arcadia
Moments
INTERNATIONAL While the food is great, the wraparound
views from this 26th-floor r estaurant outshine the menu. Tables are nestled in semipri-
vate nooks with floor-to-ceiling bay windows. The classic dining room is decorated with
Italian curtains and crystal chandeliers; each table has a fresh rose and sterling silver place
settings. Creative plates, such as terrine of pheasant marinated in cognac, are followed by
grilled rack of lamb glazed with mint and garlic, or duck confit ser ved on a thin str udel
pastry with r ed cabbage. We list general main course prices belo w, but the U ruguayan
caviar menu will set you back about $175 (£118).
Plaza Independencia 759.
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02/902-0111.
Main courses $6-$25 (£4.05-£17). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily noon-
3pm and 7pm-midnight.
Moderate
El Fogón
PARRILLADA/SEAFOOD/URUGUAYAN This brightly lit
parrillada
and seafood r estaurant is popular with M ontevideo's late-night cr owd. The extensiv e
menu includes calamari, salmon, shrimp , and other fish, as w ell as gener ous steak and
pasta dishes. Food here is priced w ell and pr epared with car e. The express lunch menu
comes with steak or chicken, desser t, and a glass of wine.
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