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and shopping, and squeaky-clean private rooms and dorms sleeping a maximum of five
people. There's also a guest kitchen and a pleasant downstairs common area with three
shared computers.
Hotel Sirenuse
HOTEL $$$
( 451-9580;
www.hotelsirenuse.com.ar
;
Mendoza 2240; d AR$550-650; )
Friendly,
family-run and supremely cozy, this place on Stela Maris hill just a few blocks from
Playa Varese is one of Mardel's best values. All rooms have a warm and homey feel,
with a European touch - not a surprise given that the owners are of Italian descent. Vari-
ous languages spoken.
City Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 495-3018;
www.cityhotelmardelplata.com
;
Diagonal JB Alberdi 2561; d AR$660-770, apt
AR$1080-1230; )
This large, worker-owned cooperative hotel has an old-school feel and
pleasant back garden. It's worth paying a bit extra for the larger 'superior' rooms with
bathtubs; the front ones have balconies. There are also six two-room 'apartments' (no
kitchen), perfect for families.
Etoile
HOTEL $$$
( 493-4968;
www.hoteletoilemdq.com.ar
;
Santiago del Estero 1869; d AR$600; )
Its central
location and spacious carpeted rooms (some with long 'entry' space and sofa) make this
place good value. Get a quieter room in the back - they're still bright. Buffet breakfast.
Playa Varese Inn
HOTEL $$$
( 451-1813;
www.playavareseinn.com.ar
; Gascón 715; s AR$320-440, d AR$440-620; )
Fifteen simple, comfortable and good-sized rooms with concrete floors are on offer at
this nice little
hostería
(lodging house). It's just 1½ blocks from the beach and has cable
TV. Reserve ahead; it's popular.
Villa Nuccia
GUESTHOUSE $$$
$$$
( 451-6593;
www.villanuccia.com.ar
; Almirante Brown 1134; d AR$850-1075; )
Run
by affable world travelers José Luis and Paula, this beautiful guesthouse offers nine eleg-
