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, Avenida Alvear 1891 (tel
011/4804 7777; alvear@satlink.com). Once the choice of wealthy estancieros
visiting the capital, the Alvear is located in Buenos
Aires’ most aristocratic neighbourhood, Recoleta. Probably the
most stylish and traditional of Buenos Aires’ hotels, as well as
one of the most expensive.
Chile,
Avenida de Mayo 1297. Recently refurbished, friendly Art-Deco hotel
with some balconies over a side street. Breakfast, TV and air
conditioning.
Claridge,
Tucumán 535. Recently refurbished, this very centrally located hotel
is rather lacking in character, despite the promise of its elegant
entrance. There’s an outside pool and sunbathing area, slightly
marred by the view of the backs of crumbling buildings.
Hotel
de los Dos Congresos, Rivadavia 1777.
This hotel runs some promotions which make its stunning suites (with
spiral staircase and windows overlooking Congreso) an excellent deal.
Los
Tres Reyes, Brasil 425 (tel
011/4300-9456). In a great location just half a block from Parque
Lezama, this new and fancily decorated hotel offers spotless private
bathrooms and breakfast.
Marriott
Plaza Hotel, Florida 1005. The best
rooms have a stunning view over Plaza San Martín and there’s a
elegant 1930s-style bar and good restaurant.
Normandie,
Rodriguez Peña 320. Slightly characterless but well-located and with
good facilities, including parking for US$7 a day.
Nuevo
Hotel Callao, Callao 292. Recently
refurbished, this has an unassuming lobby but light, clean and
attractive rooms with great balconies.
Nuevo
Mundial, Avenida de Mayo 1298. A
classic and beautifully old-fashioned hotel (vertigo sufferers beware
of the impressive stairwell) with some of the biggest and best
balconies in Buenos Aires. Serves "tropical" breakfast and
has air conditioning.
Phoenix,
San Martín 780. A pretty and quiet hotel in an elegant building with
antique furniture and spacious rooms, located a block from the
wealthier end of the Florida strip. Buffet breakfast.
Premier,
Corrientes 1455. Corrientes might not quite be the "street that
never sleeps" these days, but it’s still the place to be if you
fancy popping out to buy new book or a cup of coffee in the early
hours. With breakfast, air-conditioning and TV, high-ceilinged rooms.
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