Luxury Hotels in Buenos Aires

Although many other hotels in the city would probably also fit in the luxury, 5-Stars category, the following three are the most representative ones:

Alvear Palace Hotel
Located at the heart of the elegant Recoleta neighbourhood, the Alvear Palace Hotel has been “the” luxury accommodation for the international, as well as argentine high-society, for a long time. Built at the beginnings of the century in Luis XIV and Luis XVI style, the Alvear Palace Hotel is frequently still the choice of residence for Presidents, Members of Royal Families, internationaly renowned artists and businessmen.
What sets the Alvear Palace Hotel apart is its history. Not only are Alvear’s guests able to enjoy its outstanding, personalized service, but also the privilege of enjoying the accommodation that has been pampering Argentina’s high-society and international elite for over 75 years.
The Alvear Palace Hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, an association that groups the 400 best hotels of the world.
Rates start at USD500 per night.

Four Seasons
To the superior service you can expect to find at any Four Seasons’ hotel in the world, add the charm and elegance of a baroque Mansion from the XVIII century.
The Four Seasons Buenos Aires is located towards the end of 9 de Julio Avenue, right next to the Recoleta neighbourhood and closer to downtown that the Alvear Palace Hotel. In order to increase guest capacity, a modern tower was built next to the Alzaga-Unzue Mansion –which only has space for x rooms-, however the elegance of this French-baroque construction remains the highlight that makes the Four Seasons Buenos Aires special. It is said that Mr. Félix Alzaga Unzué asked his finacé in 1919 in which era she would have liked to be born, and then had this Mansion built according to the style of that time.
Rates start at USD350 per night.

Faena Hotel & Universe
Located in the fashionable Puerto Madero neighbourhood, the Faena Hotel and Universe is probably the most representative example of the “new Buenos Aires”.

Designed by French architect Phillipe Starke and inaugurated in October 2004 –three years after Argentina’s worst financial crisis- the Faena is the ultimate expression of abundance and postmodernism. Featuring a distinctive modern design, incorporating elements of the argentine culture and outstanding comfort –every room offers a home theater, velvet curtains, marble bathrooms, and spectacular views!
The Faena Hotel and Universe is all about modern, luxurious excess. It is called Faena Hotel and Universe in reference to the set of cultural offers that encompasses, including a theater, a cabaret with daily tango shows, an exclusive boutique with the finest and newest of the new argentine designs…and much, much more!
In sum, the Faena Hotel and Universe offer its visitors a superb, all-encompassing experience that goes way beyond just accommodation. If you want to indulge yourself with the best of the best, while experiencing first-hand one of the most representative examples of Argentina’s post-2001 renaissance, then the Faena Hotel and Universe is the place to go!
Rates start at USD350 per night.