The 176-room NH Buenos Aires 9 de Julio is a mid-range hotel conveniently located in the center of downtown Buenos Aires and close to a host of financial institutions, government buildings, restaurants, shops, and sights. Decor is unassuming and modern, if somewhat generic, but rooms are tastefully decorated and feature attractive hardwood floors, minibars, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a lovely rooftop pool (open in the summer) and an attractive outdoor terrace with great views. Other features include a bar, meeting rooms, small fitness area, and sauna, as well as a restaurant that serves breakfast (for a fee), lunch, and dinner. Travelers might also want to consider the Exe Hotel Colon, which offers a wider range of room sizes, but no rooftop pool.
The 176-room NH Buenos Aires 9 de Julio is a mid-range hotel conveniently located in the center of downtown Buenos Aires and close to a host of financial institutions, government buildings, restaurants, shops, and sights. Decor is unassuming and modern, if somewhat generic, but rooms are tastefully decorated and feature attractive hardwood floors, minibars, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a lovely rooftop pool (open in the summer) and an attractive outdoor terrace with great views. Other features include a bar, meeting rooms, small fitness area, and sauna, as well as a restaurant that serves breakfast (for a fee), lunch, and dinner. Travelers might also want to consider the Exe Hotel Colon, which offers a wider range of room sizes, but no rooftop pool.
This mid-range hotel is a smart, stylish option in a good location for both business travelers and tourists as it’s near many banks and office buildings, and lots of Buenos Aires’ major sights, including Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo. Some of the 147 rooms feel rather cramped and look onto a brick wall, but they all have a sleek and modern look, and are equipped with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and powerful showers. The hotel also offers a free breakfast, 24-hour fitness center, and underground car parking (for a small daily fee), making it a good value for short stays. Nearby Room Mate Carlos costs more, but has apartment-style rooms and a sexy lobby bar.
This mid-range hotel is a smart, stylish option in a good location for both business travelers and tourists as it’s near many banks and office buildings, and lots of Buenos Aires’ major sights, including Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo. Some of the 147 rooms feel rather cramped and look onto a brick wall, but they all have a sleek and modern look, and are equipped with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and powerful showers. The hotel also offers a free breakfast, 24-hour fitness center, and underground car parking (for a small daily fee), making it a good value for short stays. Nearby Room Mate Carlos costs more, but has apartment-style rooms and a sexy lobby bar.
This 15-room, three-and-a-half pearl boutique property is located on a quiet tree-lined street in the trendy neighborhood of Palermo Soho. Though slightly outside the city center, the BoBo Hotel, in a pleasant three-story neoclassical town house, is near lots of cafes, shops, and restaurants, and is within an eight-minute walk of the Plaza Italia metro station. Guest rooms are bright and tastefully stylish, and most have balconies or terraces that face the street or inner courtyard. Travelers might want to also check out the Aspen Square, which has a rooftop pool and a fitness center, at slightly higher rates. The Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, with an outdoor pool in a garden setting, is another option.
This 15-room, three-and-a-half pearl boutique property is located on a quiet tree-lined street in the trendy neighborhood of Palermo Soho. Though slightly outside the city center, the BoBo Hotel, in a pleasant three-story neoclassical town house, is near lots of cafes, shops, and restaurants, and is within an eight-minute walk of the Plaza Italia metro station. Guest rooms are bright and tastefully stylish, and most have balconies or terraces that face the street or inner courtyard. Travelers might want to also check out the Aspen Square, which has a rooftop pool and a fitness center, at slightly higher rates. The Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, with an outdoor pool in a garden setting, is another option.
Located in the heart of Buenos Aires, trendy Rochester Hotel Classic is just two blocks from Florida Street’s shopping, dining, and entertainment. The cool, contemporary style of the hotel’s public areas is reflected in its 119 guest rooms, which are equipped with minibars and flat-screen TVs. The upper-middle-range hotel offers a restaurant with international cuisine, a sleek cocktail bar, room service, and a spacious fitness center. However, breakfast and Wi-Fi are not included in room rates, and some of the guest rooms have noisy air-conditioners or get street noise. For free breakfast, check rates at the neighboring sister hotel, Rochester Hotel Concept, but except smaller guest rooms.
Located in the heart of Buenos Aires, trendy Rochester Hotel Classic is just two blocks from Florida Street’s shopping, dining, and entertainment. The cool, contemporary style of the hotel’s public areas is reflected in its 119 guest rooms, which are equipped with minibars and flat-screen TVs. The upper-middle-range hotel offers a restaurant with international cuisine, a sleek cocktail bar, room service, and a spacious fitness center. However, breakfast and Wi-Fi are not included in room rates, and some of the guest rooms have noisy air-conditioners or get street noise. For free breakfast, check rates at the neighboring sister hotel, Rochester Hotel Concept, but except smaller guest rooms.
The 24-room upper-middle-range Rochester M Hotel in Buenos Aires’s central business district offer stylish, minimalist rooms and can be a great value in an area filled with competitor hotels. There is a disparity in room size and quality, but Deluxe Double Rooms are chic, with kitchenettes, separate bedrooms, and small terraces. The hotel serves an excellent free breakfast with made-to-order items and fresh pastries, and there is a fitness center on-site as well. Guests looking to stay in the upscale Recoleta neighborhood should try Art Suites for simple, inviting rooms at a slightly higher price point.
The 24-room upper-middle-range Rochester M Hotel in Buenos Aires’s central business district offer stylish, minimalist rooms and can be a great value in an area filled with competitor hotels. There is a disparity in room size and quality, but Deluxe Double Rooms are chic, with kitchenettes, separate bedrooms, and small terraces. The hotel serves an excellent free breakfast with made-to-order items and fresh pastries, and there is a fitness center on-site as well. Guests looking to stay in the upscale Recoleta neighborhood should try Art Suites for simple, inviting rooms at a slightly higher price point.
The 76-room two-and-a-half pearl Rochester Hotel Concept offers a good value for its location on a semi-pedestrian street in the middle of Buenos Aires’ bustling El Centro business district. Brightly painted minimalist guest rooms are small and there isn’t much space for guests to unpack their luggage in Standard Rooms. This hotel is basic on every level, and though its excellent free breakfast with made-to-order eggs is a nice touch, having to pay for Wi-Fi in guest rooms is not. Guests looking to stay in the historic San Telmo area should try Arribo Buenos Aires Hotel Boutique, which has a charming old-world vibe as well as a garden and free Wi-Fi for about the same price.
The 76-room two-and-a-half pearl Rochester Hotel Concept offers a good value for its location on a semi-pedestrian street in the middle of Buenos Aires’ bustling El Centro business district. Brightly painted minimalist guest rooms are small and there isn’t much space for guests to unpack their luggage in Standard Rooms. This hotel is basic on every level, and though its excellent free breakfast with made-to-order eggs is a nice touch, having to pay for Wi-Fi in guest rooms is not. Guests looking to stay in the historic San Telmo area should try Arribo Buenos Aires Hotel Boutique, which has a charming old-world vibe as well as a garden and free Wi-Fi for about the same price.
The 33-room budget Circus Hotel & Hostel offers basic hostel-style and private guest rooms in Buenos Aires’ historic San Telmo neighborhood. The up-and-coming district is a blend of trendy boutiques and nightclubs alongside traditional parillas and lots of graffiti. The famous Sunday market is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. This laid-back hotel has several features found at higher-rated properties, including a small outdoor pool, a billiard room, and free breakfast, while keeping its price point low. Guests looking to stay in Palermo may want to try Art Factory Palermo, which has similarly priced rooms and a more lively backpacker vibe.
The 33-room budget Circus Hotel & Hostel offers basic hostel-style and private guest rooms in Buenos Aires’ historic San Telmo neighborhood. The up-and-coming district is a blend of trendy boutiques and nightclubs alongside traditional parillas and lots of graffiti. The famous Sunday market is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. This laid-back hotel has several features found at higher-rated properties, including a small outdoor pool, a billiard room, and free breakfast, while keeping its price point low. Guests looking to stay in Palermo may want to try Art Factory Palermo, which has similarly priced rooms and a more lively backpacker vibe.
Located in chic Palermo Soho, this boutique upper-middle-range hotel with 15 rooms occupies a beautiful historic building that has been renovated with an eye on retaining its original charm. Though the guest rooms tend to be small, they're clean, tastefully decorated, and bright thanks to their large windows. The free a la carte breakfasts and weekend brunches are excellent, and the rooftop terrace with a whirlpool is a popular place to relax. Guests are pampered with a welcome drink and free chocolates are part of the turndown service. For similar rates, nearby Aspen Square has extra amenities like a rooftop pool and lofted fitness center, but less character.
Located in chic Palermo Soho, this boutique upper-middle-range hotel with 15 rooms occupies a beautiful historic building that has been renovated with an eye on retaining its original charm. Though the guest rooms tend to be small, they're clean, tastefully decorated, and bright thanks to their large windows. The free a la carte breakfasts and weekend brunches are excellent, and the rooftop terrace with a whirlpool is a popular place to relax. Guests are pampered with a welcome drink and free chocolates are part of the turndown service. For similar rates, nearby Aspen Square has extra amenities like a rooftop pool and lofted fitness center, but less character.
The 139-room luxury Alvear Art Hotel is a stylish retreat in the middle of Buenos Aires’ Retiro, a neighborhood filled with posh restaurants and high-end shopping. The hotel lives up to its name, with artistic details set against contemporary decor and vintage accents throughout, as well as a gallery with monthly exhibits. Guest rooms are spacious, with retro accents, modern amenities, and excellent marble bathrooms. A heated rooftop pool with city views and a popular on-site bar make this a well-rounded choice for tourists and business travelers alike. One of the only downsides is a charge for breakfast that mostly includes baked goods. Guests looking to stay in the trendy Palermo neighborhood may want to try CasaSur Bellini Hotel for similar features at a lower price.
The 139-room luxury Alvear Art Hotel is a stylish retreat in the middle of Buenos Aires’ Retiro, a neighborhood filled with posh restaurants and high-end shopping. The hotel lives up to its name, with artistic details set against contemporary decor and vintage accents throughout, as well as a gallery with monthly exhibits. Guest rooms are spacious, with retro accents, modern amenities, and excellent marble bathrooms. A heated rooftop pool with city views and a popular on-site bar make this a well-rounded choice for tourists and business travelers alike. One of the only downsides is a charge for breakfast that mostly includes baked goods. Guests looking to stay in the trendy Palermo neighborhood may want to try CasaSur Bellini Hotel for similar features at a lower price.
The 143-room upscale Scala Hotel offers a modern take on classically elegant Buenos Aires living. Details throughout the hotel hearken back to the city’s early 20th century golden age, and the hotel retains a bygone sophistication without feeling stuffy. Located at the fringe of the historic San Telmo neighborhood, the hotel is a 15-minute walk from the famous Sunday market, though the immediate area can feel a little shady at night. Upgrades are ongoing here and the hotel will have a pool and sauna sometime in 2015. Guests looking for those amenities may want to try Dazzler Palermo, located in the hip Palermo neighborhood, though rooms come at a higher price point.
The 143-room upscale Scala Hotel offers a modern take on classically elegant Buenos Aires living. Details throughout the hotel hearken back to the city’s early 20th century golden age, and the hotel retains a bygone sophistication without feeling stuffy. Located at the fringe of the historic San Telmo neighborhood, the hotel is a 15-minute walk from the famous Sunday market, though the immediate area can feel a little shady at night. Upgrades are ongoing here and the hotel will have a pool and sauna sometime in 2015. Guests looking for those amenities may want to try Dazzler Palermo, located in the hip Palermo neighborhood, though rooms come at a higher price point.