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Boutique Hotels
Boutique hotels are an
increasingly common option
in design-conscious Argentina.
Buenos Aires leads this trend,
especially its fashionable
Palermo Viejo district, where
numerous boutique
establishments have opened,
mostly in converted belle
époque houses. Historic San
Telmo, in the city's south, and
Recoleta, an upscale district
in the city's north, have quickly
followed suit. Boutique hotels
can now also be found in
several destinations across
Argentina, including major
tourist centers such as Salta,
Mendoza, and Patagonia's Lake
District. The Best Boutique
Hotels website covers most of
Argentina, with helpful profiles.
“Chain” boutique hotels
have also entered the market.
The Esplendor chain, run by
Argentina's Fen Group, has
boutique hotels in Buenos
Aires, Mendoza, and El Calafate.
Elegant town house exterior of the A Hotel,
Recoleta (see p279)
much more welcoming and
comfortable alternatives to
equivalently priced hotels.
The lobby of the luxurious Alvear Palace
Hotel, Recoleta (see p279)
Luxury Hotels
Ranging from the palatial to
the chic and Post-Modern,
Argentina's luxury hotels are
comparable to the best and
the most exclusive anywhere
in the world. Besides prime
locations, they offer spacious,
beautifully furnished suites
and rooms, first-rate services,
and a wealth of amenities.
These usually include state-
of-the-art conference facilities,
spas, swimming pools, modern
fitness centers, well-maintained
gardens, boutique shops, and
excellent multicuisine
restaurants. Depending on
location, luxury hotels
may also provide access to a
marina, a golf course, or a
private beach. It is advisable
to make reservations well in
advance, especially during
Argentina's peak season.
Budget Accommodation
One- and two-star hotels are
mostly centrally located within
towns and cities. Most of them
include breakfast in their rate
and access either to a baño
compartido (shared bathroom)
or baño privado (private
bathroom). Many have rooms
with ceiling fans and cable TV.
Bed linen is provided, but in
some cases, guests may have
to bring their own towels.
Other alternatives for cheap
accommodation include
hospedajes and pensiones . The
former is a large family home
with bedrooms to spare, while
the latter is also a family house
offering short-term stays for
visitors and permanent lodgers.
Hosterías
Sometimes known as posadas,
hosterías usually house between
three and 15 rooms. The room
rates vary, depending on the
degree of comfort and style
provided. At the top end, deluxe
hosterías offer exclusive luxury
and charge accordingly; lower
down the scale, one- to three-
star hosterías often provide
Chain Hotels
There are various Argentinian
chain hotels at the mid- and
upper ranges of the market,
as well as the usual big
international names. Local
operator Dazzler Hoteles has
several hotels in the capital and
one in Bariloche. Design Suites ,
emphasizing stylish and
contemporary design, has
hotels in El Calafate, Salta, and
Bariloche, as well as Buenos
Aires. International chains such
as Hilton , Sofitel , and Hyatt
are also well represented in
the country.
Clean contemporary design at the boutique Home Hotel in Buenos Aires (see p279)
 
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