Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires
Expert reviews
“Alvear Palace Hotel in Recoleta remains one of the city’s most elegant and beautiful hotels, with a rooftop bar that has tremendous panoramic views of Buenos Aires. Nonguests should still visit the bar and order the Malbec Sour, a refreshing cocktail that might remind you of a strong Lambrusco.”
“Alvear Palace Hotel is the gilded grand dame of the ritzy Recoleta district in Buenos Aires. Long a favorite of Argentine high society, the neoclassical 1932 building exudes opulence inside and out, from the ornate lobby to the white-gloved bilingual butlers.”
“The opulent, sedate, and tony belle of the Buenos Aires ball, this hotel will either please you to bits or make you run away in panic from its gilded decadence. Top-hatted bellmen usher you into a golden lobby where a white-gloved butler takes over and attends to your requests.”
“The standard-bearer for upscale sophistication since 1932, the Alvear Palace is undoubtedly the shining star of the city’s hotel scene: scores of dignitaries, celebrities, and VIPs have passed through its doors over the years, and they keep coming back for the world-class service and refined atmosphere.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Indoor swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
The Alvear Palace Hotel is recognized globally as a leading luxury hotel. Its distinctive architecture and interior design are lauded worldwide, and its unique blend of warm hospitality and individualized service is unparalleled.
The hotel boasts 207 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, each adorned in modern French style.
The dining and drinking establishments within the hotel exude an air of opulence, offering guests an extensive selection of exquisite cuisine and sumptuous cocktails. It serves as an ideal venue for a range of events, from corporate meetings and seminars to weddings and other festive occasions.
The Alvear Palace’s function rooms have been the backdrop for some of the city’s most significant events. The hotel’s group booking rates make it a prime choice for vital conventions and business gatherings.
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Recent guest reviews
5 October 2023
Would stay there again, and wouldn't consider another hotel in Buenos Aires.
We loved everything about the property. The breakfast and bar were outstanding. The room was comfortable and the staff were incredibly attentive.
23 July 2023
Old-style glam! Loved it.
Fabulous hotel reminded me of the Ritz in London. Old-style glamour! Very attentive and friendly staff. The beds were so comfy. The location was great.
A little tired in places but it wouldn't stop me from returning.
18 July 2023
Great stay
Liked everything about the hotel, tradition and luxury in Buenos Aires
The absence of taxis outside the hotel and the lack of help/support to get them
28 June 2023
Pleasant.
The service, absolutely exceptional.
They should invest in the Wifi service.
26 June 2023
great week in Buenos Aires!
Guest service is superb. Breakfast is a must!
5 June 2023
First visit to Argentina & loved it. Will come back to do Patagonia
Nearby fantastic restaurants
Coffee shop food could be better
25 May 2023
It's is a good place to stay.
The room was very nice, also I liked fruits were put in the room. Breakfast was good in very nice place. In general the building is very beautiful.
The thing I didn't like - the stain on the head of the bed. And baby's bed I asked was dirty and shabby itself (I mean that sheets very clean and ok).
16 May 2023
excellent
location and service in general everything
nothing
25 April 2023
Exceptional
Wonderful property! Fabulous staff, well appointed and very clean rooms and excellent food and drink options. Would definitely stay again!
18 April 2023
Exceptional
Was made feel very welcome!
I couldn't stay longer.
12 April 2023
súper well located historical hotel with great conceiege for all your travel plans
rich historical building, fabulous breakfast brunch and well amenitied hotel
bar / wait service was slow in cocktail bar. can be seen as part of the charm but became frustrating.
4 April 2023
Sun terrace 1 rest of stay 10
Excellent
No outdoor pool. sun terrace not properly developed. Great space but no cushions for sun loungers, no small tables. No bar service in the day and needs at least a plunge pool and some foliageetc.
19 March 2023
Exceptional
The entire experience was fantastic
Nothing
18 March 2023
Very good
Excellent
Lack of outside pool. Sun terrace bar not manned in the day. Had to fight to get a kettle tea bags and milk in our suite
17 March 2023
Exceptional
Everything was fantastic. Lovely bedroom with huge bathroom. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Excellent brealfast
27 February 2023
Eryenjoyable though a little expensive
Room very good as was breakfast and the 2 dinners we had. Staff excellent. Location was reasonable.
Only real fault was the pool area which was not conducive for relaxing
16 February 2023
Excellent service and installations, bed was amazingly comfortable to sleep in
I got upgraded from Junior Suite to a Deluxe Suite and loved it :) I had a great time with my partner and were able to explore the f&b offerings within the hotel
timing for the spa and pool being closed at 6pm makes it a bit difficult to take advantage of those services, would’ve loved to use the spa but we chose to do the afternoon tea service which ended at the time the spa was already closed.
3 February 2023
an elegant old world style hotel - with excellent staff
the restaurant downstairs was outstanding - best steak in BA the room was big with plenty of space to store our luggage
the only thing that i would have liked is a coffee machine or kettle in the room
2 February 2023
very nice hotel, location was perfect and early check in was greatly appreciated
bed was amazing, I work for linen company, Yves delorme and value luxury bedding and found these to be very good.
roof top bar was closed, rather disappointing
1 February 2023
Fabulous
Breakfast was OK but they charge for making omelets. this is not logical with the prices we have paid.
25 January 2023
Great location and great service
great location, lobby staff always available, good security, concierge was excellent, comfortable places to have drinks, breakfast room was beautiful. Matias at the front desk was super helpful and spoke very good English, rooms were large and had everything we needed, very nice
18 January 2023
Beautiful, elegant and comfortable rooms with great service.
Beautiful and elegant hotel. Large and comfortable room and bathroom.
Nothing
16 January 2023
amazing
the property is beautiful, it’s elegant and there is people everywhere trying to help, food is amazing, spa and gym are amazing and the rooms are old classic
I think it’s one of the nicest places I’ve stayed and since Argentina y devaluarse coin now, it’s also an amazing deal to stay at this place.
1 January 2023
Great place to start travels in Argentina and Latin America
very good location and staff exceptional
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Solarium
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
5 December 2023
Alvear Palace was terrific.
Everything was perfect.
Nothing.