Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
As in many countries, Buenos Aires' hotels vary from utilitarian holes-in-the-wall to lux-
urious five-star hotels with all the usual top-tier services. In general, hotels provide a
room with private bathroom, cable TV and sometimes a phone. Cheap hotels might also
have cheaper rooms with shared bathroom. Higher-end hotels may have safe boxes, a re-
frigerator and a desk. Some hotels have a cafe or restaurant. Staff members at tourist-ori-
ented hotels will usually speak some English.
Boutique Hotels & B&Bs
In recent years these types of accommodations have popped up like mushrooms in BA.
The neighborhood of Palermo especially has become home to dozens of boutique hotels;
most are pricey but beautiful, with just a handful of hip, elegant rooms and usually decent
service. In BA, B&Bs are sometimes (but not always) run by the owners, and usually have
fewer rooms than boutique hotels - but often offer a better breakfast.
NEED TO KNOW
Price Ranges
Prices are for a room with private bathroom for two people in high season.
$
under AR$500/US$80
$$
AR$500-1100/US$80-175
$$$
over AR$1100/US$175
Many high-end hotels add a 21% tax to their quoted rates. Most budget and midrange hotels already
have this tax included in their quoted rates. To avoid a surprise at checkout time, ask if this tax is in-
cluded in any price you're quoted. We've included this tax in the prices shown here.
Reservations
It's a good idea to make a reservation during any holidays or the busy summer months of November
through February.
Breakfast
Some kind of breakfast, whether it be continental or buffet, is usually included at most accommoda-
tions. Unless you're staying somewhere fancy, however, don't expect too much - a typical breakfast
will often consist of toast or
medialunas
(croissants), with some jam or butter if you're lucky, plus
coffee or tea.
