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larly liberal chur ch.) Some rooms are on the small side, but they 're larger in the hotel 's
new wing. Many come with hydro-massage tubs or Jacuzzis in the bathrooms, and a few
two-bedroom apartments have kitchens. Breakfast, included in the rates, is served in the
lobby. The hotel added a spa in late 2008. Ask about spa packages with special higher
room rates.
Avenida Z erboni (on the w est c orner, at the int ersection of Zapiola), 2760 San Ant onio de Ar eco.
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2326/456-119.
www.hotel-sancarlos.com.ar. 30 units (25 doubles , 5 apts). F rom $41 (£28) double;
from $74 (£50) apt. R ates include breakfast. Higher prices for all-day use of spa. AE, MC, V. Free covered
parking.
Amenities:
2 heat ed outdoor pools; health club; spa; Jacuzzi; fr ee bic ycle rental; concierge;
24-hr. room service; laundry service;
asado;
high-speed Internet station; Wi-Fi in lobby.
In room:
A/C, TV,
Wi-Fi, minibar, hair dryer.
Los Abuelos
Alberto Cesar R eyes is y our grandfather at this pr operty overlooking
Parque San Martín and the Río Ar eco—the hotel's name literally means the grandpar-
ents. The hotel is basic, with a lot of white metal and F ormica furnishings in the tile-
floored r oom. The beds ar e co vered with sea-foam gr een chenille bedspr eads. S ome
bathrooms are tub/shower combinations, while others are only showers. Every room has
newly installed air conditioners along with ceiling fans. An abo veground pool is sur-
rounded by a small deck in the back of the pr operty, where the parking lot is located. A
nice warm touch is a gas fireplace in the front lobby, which is surrounded by simple pine
chairs and tables where breakfast is served.
Avenida Zerboni on the corner at the intersection of Zapiola. 2760 San Antonio de Areco.
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02326/456-
390.
www.sanantoniodeareco.com/losabuelos. 9 units. From $42 (£28) double. Rates include breakfast.
No cr edit car ds. Free park ing.
Amenities:
Out door abo veground pool; fr ee bic ycle loans; c oncierge;
24-hr. room service; laundry service.
In room:
A/C, ceiling fan, TV, Wi-Fi, hair dryer.
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WHERE TO DINE
Almacén de R amos G erelos
AR GENTINE/SPANISH/PARRILLA This r estau-
rant, housed in a turn-of-the-20th-century building, is one of the best-known restaurants
in San Antonio de Areco. It has a
parrilla
and international items on the menu, and also
offers a br oad selection of paellas. I ts interior, with rich wooden details, will take y ou
back in time.
Zapiola 143, at Segundo Sombra. No phone. Main courses $4-$8 (£2.70-£5.40). AE. Daily noon-3pm and
8-11pm.
Corner Pizza
ARGENTINE/INTERNATIONAL This simple place o verlooks the
Parque San Martín and the Río Ar eco. You'll find a selection of fast-food items on the
menu, from hot dogs and hamburgers to pizza. M any people just come her e to down a
beer and look at the par k. It's ideal if you're on a budget.
Av. Zerboni at Alsina, o verlooking Parque San M artín. No phone . Main courses $1-$4 (70p -£2.70). No
credit cards. Daily 10am-11pm.
La Esquina de Mer ti
P ARRILLA/ARGENTINE This r estaurant has an old-
fashioned feel to it, with exposed brick walls, an ancient copper coffeemaker on the bar ,
wooden tables o verlaid with black-and-white-checker ed tablecloths, and shelv es full of
apothecary jars. But it's all a trick: La Esquina de Merti opened in late 2005, in the loca-
tion of an old
almacén,
or Argentine general stor e. In any case, the food, concentrating
on the beef the region is famous for, is great. You'll find a beef and chicken
parrilla,
and
a selection of pastas and empanadas. The house specialty is
mollejas
with cream, lemon,
and champagne (
mollejas
are the softly grilled, melt-in-y our-mouth pancreas or thymus
