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cony or patio, but there's also a beautiful common terrace with soaking pool. Amenities
include flat-screen TVs, plus iPod and cell-phone rentals.
PALACIO DUHAU - PARK HYATT $$$
HOTEL
( 5171-1234;
www.buenosaires.park.hyatt.com
; Av Alvear 1661; d from US$655; ;
130)
If it's good enough for presidents, diplomats and Tom Cruise, it's good enough for
you. The luxurious Park Hyatt takes up a city block and consists of two wings, including
the Palacio Duhau, a renovated mansion. There's a gorgeously terraced garden with foun-
tains and patios, plus a fine spa, indoor pool, wine and cheese bar and art gallery. Excel-
lent service.
ALVEAR PALACE HOTEL $$$
( 4808-2100;
www.alvearpalace.com
; Av Alvear 1891; r from US$640; ; 130)
The
classiest, most traditional hotel in BA. Old-world sophistication and superior service will
help erase the trials of your long flight into town, while the bathtub Jacuzzi, Hermès toi-
letries and Egyptian-cotton bed sheets aid your trip into dreamland. There's also an excel-
lent restaurant, elegant tea room, cigar bar, fine spa, indoor swimming pool and butler ser-
vice.
HOTEL
AYRES DE RECOLETA $$$
( 4801-0505;
www.ayresderecoleta.com
; Uriburu 1756; studios US$175; ; 59)
The 37
studio apartments here (plus two penthouses) all come with king-size beds or two twins,
brown-and-white color scheme and classy decoration. There are also simple kitchenettes
great for heating up leftover takeout, plus a small indoor pool with Jacuzzi. And the loca-
tion can't be beat - you're a block from Recoleta cemetery. Reserve ahead.
APARTMENTS
Palermo
Despite being a slight trek from the center, Palermo is the top choice for many travel-
ers. Not only is it full of extensive parklands - which are great for weekend jaunts
and sporting activities - but you'll have heaps of cutting-edge restaurants, designer
boutiques and hip dance clubs at your door. Many of these places are located in the
extensive sub-neighborhoods of Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. Las Cañitas
