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The handsome lobby offers free tea, coffee and cakes all day, while the rooms are pleas-
ingly and flawlessly modern.
Plaza Real
HOTEL $$$
( 440-8800;
www.plazarealhotel.com
;
Santa Fe 1632; r standard/superior/luxury AR$677/800/
883; )
Luxurious rooms, apartments and suites are to be had in this business
hotel with rooftop pool. Fine facilities, a cracking breakfast and polite friendly service
make it a reliable choice.
Roberta Rosa de Fontana
Suites
APARTMENT $$$
( 449-6767;
www.rrdfsuites.com.ar
; Entre Ríos 914; s/d AR$450/500; )
Situated very
centrally above a colorful cafe, these rooms are modern and commodious, with brushed
concrete ceiling, black floors and a small kitchenette. They come in various sizes, mak-
ing it a good family option.
Ros Tower
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 529-9000;
www.rostower.com.ar
;
Mitre 295; r from AR$1020; )
Great service
and facilities in this sleek business-spa hotel with top river views from many rooms.
Eating
Central Rosario seems empty come supper time. That's because half the city is out on Av
Carlos Pellegrini. Between Buenos Aires and Moreno there is a vast number of family-
friendly eateries, including barnlike
parrillas
(steak restaurants), dozens of pizza places,
several all-you-can-eat buffet joints, plus bars and a number of excellent ice-creameries.
Just stroll along and take your pick. Most places have terraces facing onto the street.
La Marina
SPANISH $
(1 de Mayo 890; mains AR$30-60; noon-4pm & 8pm-midnight Mon-Sat)
Just above the flag
monument, this basement place, which is decorated with faded Spanish tourism posters,
is a top spot for inexpensive and really delicious seafood, like
rabas
(calamari) or succu-
