Alvear Palace Hotel - Buenos Aires - Lonely Planet Hotels & Hostels

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Address: Avenida alvear 1891 , Buenos aires C1129AA, Argentina
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Lonely Planet review

Danny Palmerlee
Lonely Planet author

Resplendent, sumptuous, grandiose, historic - no word can really prepare you for the splendor of BA's most famous hotel. But who needs adjectives when there's a plasma-screen TV over your Jacuzzi-style bathtub, Egyptian cotton sheets, Hermès toiletries, plate of fresh fruit and fine silver cutlery?
Alvear Palace opened its doors in 1932, smack in the middle of Argentina's golden years, a time when it was one of the world's richest countries. Alvear Palace was the essence of Argentine opulence, and not a corner was cut in its making. All 10 floors and 210 rooms were designed in a classic French style and feature original works of art. The hotel received a major facelift in 2004, bringing everything up to date, from wi-fi in the bedrooms to 'smart clocks' and plasma-screen TVs over the bathtubs. The place is truly decadent, from the dimly lit bar to the buffet breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas served in L'Orangerie restaurant. Its galleries sell everything from antiques to leather handbags and furs, and you'll encounter all the stereotypes of Argentine high society - face lifts, implants, fur coats - inside their doors.

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Atmosphere: Opulent and Busy

Check-in / Check-out Earliest check-in: 3:00 PM
Latest check-out time: 12:00 AM