Buenos Aires: Sofitel Buenos Aires (4 Star Hotel)

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Address: Arroyo 841/849 , Buenos aires 1007, Argentina
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Lonely Planet review

  • Danny Palmerlee
  • Lonely Planet author
Occupying the historic Torre Bencich (built in 1929, it was the city's first skyscraper), this converted landmark has been regarded one of the city's prize hotels since it opened in 2000. From the sharply designed rooms, to the library, to the jockey club style of the downstairs cafe, the Sofitel is pure luxury.

Entering the hotel, you're threatened with a Las Vegas experience; a giant Art Deco, pillared wall and an outrageously huge chandelier loom over the reception area. But it's far too classy to be Vegas. To give you an idea of the theme they're shootin' for, the hotel's cafe was modelled after Buenos Aires' prestigious jockey clubs of the early 1900s. The 'Bibliothéque' is filled with French and Argentine literature and a smattering of design and architecture books. Even the fitness centre is done up in style, with hardwood floors and crown moulding. While it's hard to imagine anyone spending too much time in the tiny lap pool, the fitness centre provides refreshment after a hard day pounding the city. Finally, one of the city's most renowned restaurants - the Mediterranean Le Sud - is located right off the lobby.

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