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for the buffet breakfast, and Mine even attempts to be eco-friendly (reusing towels, low-
energy bulbs, recycling).
DUQUE HOTEL $$$
( 4832-0312;
www.duquehotel.com
;
Guatemala 4364; d US$160-205; ; Línea D Sca-
labrini Ortíz)
More upscale than most boutique hotels is this elegant charmer. All 14 rooms
are lovely and well designed, though some can be a bit small - go for a superior or deluxe
if you need more space. Pluses include a large Jacuzzi, sauna, basement spa, buffet break-
fast, afternoon tea with pastries and great little backyard garden with a tiny pool.
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VAIN BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
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( 4776-8246;
www.vainuniverse.com
; Thames 2226; r US$190-300; ; Línea D Plaza
Italia)
Fifteen elegant rooms, all with high ceilings and wooden floors, live at this nicely
renovated building. All are modern in that white, minimalist way, and boast sofas and
small desks. The highlight, however, is the wonderfully airy, multilevel living room with
attached wooden-decked terrace - a great place to enjoy breakfast. Small bar-restaurant in
the lobby; reserve ahead for discounts.
PALERMITANO $$$
( 4897-2100;
www.palermitano.biz
; Uriarte 1648; d US$160-265; ; 39, 55)
Located in
the middle of Palermo's nightlife, this boutique hotel has 16 tastefully decorated and con-
temporary rooms. The breakfast buffet is served all day, and they'll even bring it to your
door. And pretty unusual for Buenos Aires is the small rooftop terrace with wading pool.
A branch of the excellent Peruvian restaurant Sipan is on the ground floor.
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BA SOHOTEL $$$
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( 4831-1844;
www.basohotel.com
;
Paraguay 4485; r US$170-210; ; Línea D Plaza
Italia)
This 33-room boutique hotel is a good bet, with good service and an attached corner
restaurant. The gorgeous rooms are spacious and come with wooden floors, desk, balcony,
double-paned windows, Jacuzzi tubs and bathroom mirrors that don't fog (it's important!).
There's also a tiny pool and Jacuzzi on the communal terrace. Breakfast buffet included;
reserve ahead for discounts.
248 FINISTERRA $$$
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