Palacio Duhau - Park Hyat
t Hotel
Avenida Alvear 1661, Recoleta. Ph. 5171 1234. http://www.buenoaires.park.hyatt.com/att.com/
The long-awaited Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt has broken the five-star mould of other Recoleta hotels. It´s refined, but also rigorously contemporary, and resists the extravagant flourishes that others have built their reputation on -there´s not a stick on Empire furniture in sight. Interior architects Caparra-Entelman-Petrocchi and Conte Grand were responsible for both the conversion of the existing palace, built in 1934 and formerly the home of the aristocratic Duhau family, and the design of the new building, which includes the Park Deluxe Room. On the whole, the typical Hyatt colour palette has been used, but there are added flashes of pumpkin and crimson. The hotel´s huge swimming pool features Barrisol lighting system that simulates daylight.
4 Seasons
Posadas 1086-88, Recoleta. Ph. 4321 1200. www.fourseasons.com/buenosaires
With the competition hotting up around it, the Four Seasons finally had a refit, albeit a low-key one, directed by San Francisco-based studio Cheryl Rowley design. The furniture, fabrics, curtains and carpets where all custom-made and the new look is classically elegant with the oddcontemporary touch. Further upgrades include double-glazed soundproofed windows and flat-screen televiisions. The separate seven-suite belle époque Alazaga Unzué Mansion, situated in the manicured gardens of the main hotel, has its followers among the international celebrity set and Sunday brunch in the mansion´s shuttered dining room is a BA institution.
Faena Hotel + Universe
Martha Salotti 445, Puerto Madero. Ph. 4010 9000. www.faenahotelanduniverse.com
This is the hottest place to rest your head when in town. Opened at the end of 2004, the buzz that surrounded the conversion of this turn-of-the-century Manchester brick grain store into a playground for BA´s beau monde is still resounding. The vision of Alan faena, a charismatic young veteran of the fashion industry, the Faena supplements the usual design-hotel offerings with a cabaret and a designated "experience manager", who will act as a PA and guide during your stay. Faena collaborated with Phillippe Starck on the interior design, producing rooms that are pure theatre, with swathes of red velvet, cut-glass mirrors, Baccarat glassware and white little armchairs.
Alvear Palace
Av. Alvear 1891, Recoleta.
Ph 4808 2100. http://www.alvearpalace.com/
The Alvear Palace is the grandest of BA´s old hotels, and has retained its standing since 1930´s. Those who feel that a sprinkling of 17th-century Paris denotes luxury, but who also demand technology and service levels that are unmistakably 21st century, will love it. Situated close to Plaza Francia and the main museums, this small hotel is venerated by locals and out-of-towners alike. And is is one of the few five-star establishments in the city that is Argentine-owned. If you can reserve the Royal Suite, which is filled with European antiques and art by Argentine artists such as Pio Collivadino and Fray Guillermo Butler. Or simply visit the charming Orangeriefor breakfast. lunch or afternoon tea.
Sofitel Bueno
s Aires
Arroyo 841, Retiro. Ph. 4131 0000. http://www.sofitelbuenosaires.com/
Housed in the flawlessly restored Torre Bencich (an Art Deco tower built in the
1920´s), the Sofitel was opened in 2003 by French hotel group Accor. The impressive glass-roofed lobby with its black and white floor and huge chandelier sets the tone. Rooms are quite small, though the upper floors offer views of the river, and furnishings have a French twist. The area around the hotel has a simpilarly Parisian vibe, with smart cafés and hidden art galleries. But you must prefer to eat in: the hotel has one of the best French restaurants in the city, Le Sud.
t HotelAvenida Alvear 1661, Recoleta. Ph. 5171 1234. http://www.buenoaires.park.hyatt.com/att.com/
The long-awaited Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt has broken the five-star mould of other Recoleta hotels. It´s refined, but also rigorously contemporary, and resists the extravagant flourishes that others have built their reputation on -there´s not a stick on Empire furniture in sight. Interior architects Caparra-Entelman-Petrocchi and Conte Grand were responsible for both the conversion of the existing palace, built in 1934 and formerly the home of the aristocratic Duhau family, and the design of the new building, which includes the Park Deluxe Room. On the whole, the typical Hyatt colour palette has been used, but there are added flashes of pumpkin and crimson. The hotel´s huge swimming pool features Barrisol lighting system that simulates daylight.
4 Seasons
Posadas 1086-88, Recoleta. Ph. 4321 1200. www.fourseasons.com/buenosaires
With the competition hotting up around it, the Four Seasons finally had a refit, albeit a low-key one, directed by San Francisco-based studio Cheryl Rowley design. The furniture, fabrics, curtains and carpets where all custom-made and the new look is classically elegant with the oddcontemporary touch. Further upgrades include double-glazed soundproofed windows and flat-screen televiisions. The separate seven-suite belle époque Alazaga Unzué Mansion, situated in the manicured gardens of the main hotel, has its followers among the international celebrity set and Sunday brunch in the mansion´s shuttered dining room is a BA institution.
Faena Hotel + Universe
Martha Salotti 445, Puerto Madero. Ph. 4010 9000. www.faenahotelanduniverse.com
This is the hottest place to rest your head when in town. Opened at the end of 2004, the buzz that surrounded the conversion of this turn-of-the-century Manchester brick grain store into a playground for BA´s beau monde is still resounding. The vision of Alan faena, a charismatic young veteran of the fashion industry, the Faena supplements the usual design-hotel offerings with a cabaret and a designated "experience manager", who will act as a PA and guide during your stay. Faena collaborated with Phillippe Starck on the interior design, producing rooms that are pure theatre, with swathes of red velvet, cut-glass mirrors, Baccarat glassware and white little armchairs.
Alvear Palace
Av. Alvear 1891, Recoleta.
Ph 4808 2100. http://www.alvearpalace.com/The Alvear Palace is the grandest of BA´s old hotels, and has retained its standing since 1930´s. Those who feel that a sprinkling of 17th-century Paris denotes luxury, but who also demand technology and service levels that are unmistakably 21st century, will love it. Situated close to Plaza Francia and the main museums, this small hotel is venerated by locals and out-of-towners alike. And is is one of the few five-star establishments in the city that is Argentine-owned. If you can reserve the Royal Suite, which is filled with European antiques and art by Argentine artists such as Pio Collivadino and Fray Guillermo Butler. Or simply visit the charming Orangeriefor breakfast. lunch or afternoon tea.
Sofitel Bueno
s AiresArroyo 841, Retiro. Ph. 4131 0000. http://www.sofitelbuenosaires.com/
Housed in the flawlessly restored Torre Bencich (an Art Deco tower built in the
1920´s), the Sofitel was opened in 2003 by French hotel group Accor. The impressive glass-roofed lobby with its black and white floor and huge chandelier sets the tone. Rooms are quite small, though the upper floors offer views of the river, and furnishings have a French twist. The area around the hotel has a simpilarly Parisian vibe, with smart cafés and hidden art galleries. But you must prefer to eat in: the hotel has one of the best French restaurants in the city, Le Sud.
Caesar Park 
Posadas 1232, Recoleta. 4819 1100. http://www.caesar-park.com/
Directly behind the exclusive Patio Bullrich shopping centre, the 148 rooms (18 of which are suites) of this sumptuous Recoleta hotel make ideal closets for your latest acquisitions. step inside the reception and survey the marble floors, towering pillars and gleaming stairways. Tapestries and paintings by local artists line the corridors that lead to the suites, which are decadently furnished with lavish gold and dark wood. A communal lounge for waltzing and schmaltzing has a resident classical pianist tinkling the ivories. Shops, tha acclaimed Agraz restaurant and a small swimming pool area add to the experience.
Hotel Madero
Boulevard Rosario vera Peñaloza 360, Puerto Madero. Ph. 5776 7777. http://www.hotelmadero.com./
This hotel in Puerto Madero is one of the top choices for a working visit. A neutral colour palette, minimalist furnishings and comprehensive business facilities give it an international air, but contemporary artwork and well-designed lighting lift the interior design out of mediocrity. Perfectly appointed studio rooms allow for comfortable longer-term visits, while other features include the ninth-floor terrace, located next to the pool with retractable roof, and a spa. The hihgly rated in-house restaurant. Red resto, occupies a stylish corner of the ground floor, while the private dining area, La Cave, houses a cellar with 600 bottles of Argentine wines, holding its own in BA´s tradition for hotel-based fine dining.
Posadas 1232, Recoleta. 4819 1100. http://www.caesar-park.com/
Directly behind the exclusive Patio Bullrich shopping centre, the 148 rooms (18 of which are suites) of this sumptuous Recoleta hotel make ideal closets for your latest acquisitions. step inside the reception and survey the marble floors, towering pillars and gleaming stairways. Tapestries and paintings by local artists line the corridors that lead to the suites, which are decadently furnished with lavish gold and dark wood. A communal lounge for waltzing and schmaltzing has a resident classical pianist tinkling the ivories. Shops, tha acclaimed Agraz restaurant and a small swimming pool area add to the experience.
Hotel Madero
Boulevard Rosario vera Peñaloza 360, Puerto Madero. Ph. 5776 7777. http://www.hotelmadero.com./This hotel in Puerto Madero is one of the top choices for a working visit. A neutral colour palette, minimalist furnishings and comprehensive business facilities give it an international air, but contemporary artwork and well-designed lighting lift the interior design out of mediocrity. Perfectly appointed studio rooms allow for comfortable longer-term visits, while other features include the ninth-floor terrace, located next to the pool with retractable roof, and a spa. The hihgly rated in-house restaurant. Red resto, occupies a stylish corner of the ground floor, while the private dining area, La Cave, houses a cellar with 600 bottles of Argentine wines, holding its own in BA´s tradition for hotel-based fine dining.
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