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Villa Vicuña
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
( 432-1579;
www.villavicuna.com.ar
; Caseros 266; r from AR$835; )
Beautifully real-
ized in modern antique style, this is a welcome newcomer in a central location that boasts
luminous, easy-on-the-eye rooms in a typical, elegant Salta house. There's a feeling of
light and space throughout; the back garden with pool is a highlight, as are numerous
decorative details and pleasant service.
Finca Valentina
ESTANCIA $$$
( 15-415-3490;
www.finca-valentina.com.ar
;
RN51 Km6; s/d standard US$125/155, s/d superior
US$138/165; )
Only the chirping of birds and cicadas breaks the silence at this fab-
ulously peaceful ranch a few kilometers beyond the airport and a twenty-minute drive
from the center. The comfortable, homey elegance focuses on cool white spaces and
plenty of lounging potential on verandas. An excellent breakfast is included and other
meals are available.
Hotel del Antiguo Convento
HOTEL $$$
( 422-7267;
www.hoteldelconvento.com.ar
;
Case ros 113; s/d standard AR$392/490, d superior
AR$565; )
Rooms are modern and sunny at this central hotel and there's a
great little pool area out the back. A duplex apartment next to it sleeps four and goes for
AR$690. Superiors on the top floor are excellent, with extra facilities.
Posada de las Farolas
HOTEL $$$
( 421-3463;
www.posadalasfarolas.com.ar
;
Córdoba 246; s/d AR$280/450; )
Good
value for neat, clean air-con rooms in the center, some of which look onto tiny garden
patios. It's run by decent people, is spotless and is a pleasingly reliable choice. They
make the effort at breakfast time, too.
Hotel Salta
HOTEL $$$
( 426-7500;
www.hotelsalta.com
; Buenos Aires 1; s/d standard AR$600/875, s/d superior
AR$845/1180; )
You pay extra for location here (but what a location) on a
corner of the postcard-pretty central plaza, in a stately, traditional hotel. Facilities are
good and service excellent, but the rooms are a tad disappointing. Try to grab one with a
