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race. It's a popular, central and well-tended place, so reserve ahead. Pay in cash for a
10% discount.
Claridge Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 4314-2020;
www.claridge.com.ar
;
Tucumán 535; d US$160; ; Línea B Florida)
One of downtown BA's finest hotels, the Claridge features a relatively grand entrance for
the area, where space is scarce. Standard rooms, with their tiny bathrooms, aren't as
fancy as you'd think, so go for a suite (some with balcony and Jacuzzi) if you want
something special. The spa and pool are highlights. Prices vary widely, so check before-
hand.
Hotel Facón Grande
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 4312-6360;
www.hotelfacongrande.com
;
Reconquista 645; r AR$1270; ; Línea B
Florida)
For those seeking a touch of the country in Buenos Aires, there's this (slightly)
gaucho-themed hotel. The lobby is decorated in rustic furniture and cowhide-covered pil-
lows, and rooms are modern and comfortable. The location on pedestrian Reconquista is
good and there's an intimate vibe that's rare in hotels of this size. Get a top-floor room
for views.
Congreso
Congreso contains many of the city's older theaters, cinemas and cultural centers. Lively
Av Corrientes has many modest shops, services and bookstores. The Plaza del Congreso
area is always moving, sometimes with mostly peaceful public demonstrations. Gener-
ally, this area is not quite as packed as the Microcentro and has a less business and
touristy flavor, but it still bustles day and night.
Sabatico Hostel
HOTEL $
( 4381-1138;
www.sabaticohostel.com.ar
; México 1410; dm AR$100, r AR$400-500; ;
Línea E Independencia)
This well-maintained hostel is located off the beaten path in an
atmospheric neighborhood. Rooms are small but pleasant and the good common areas in-
clude a nice kitchen, dining and living room, airy patio hallways and a pleasant rooftop
terrace with
asado
grill and hammocks in summer. There's occasional live music on
weekends, plus a ping-pong table, foosball and bike rentals.
