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Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires

Av. Alvear 1891, Recoleta, C1129AAA Buenos Aires, Argentina. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.”

 

Forbes review:

“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.”

Frommers review:

“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.”

Fodors review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 6th in Buenos Aires

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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

5.0
Elizabeth

10 June 2024

Exceptional

Beautiful hotel!!! Wonderful staff!!!

5.0
Hartmut

9 June 2024

Great experience ! would like to stay at the Alvear again.

The room was very spacious and comfortable. The location is perfect to walk around and also to get to other places of interest .

The temperature at the breakfast room was too cold the first two days of our stay.

5.0
Sally

27 May 2024

Palace in BA

Great room Great breakfast Friendly staff Rooftop bar

Na

4.0
Urs

1 April 2024

Very good

Arrival from overseas flight and not finding room available and having to upgrade. Felt like being cheated

5.0
Gina

24 February 2024

The Alvear Palace is the hotel to stay in when in Buenos Aires

The elegance of it. Location and staff

I liked everything about it

4.5
Kevin

5 February 2024

Fabulous

Elegenct clean. Helpuln

Cost

4.5
Wayne

28 January 2024

A beautiful place to stay, very close to Recoleta and great restaurants by foot.

Some of the housekeeping could have been better….

4.0
Aditya

18 January 2024

Very good

Fantastic location, amazing areas to walk to close by and some very good restaurants around as well. Staff was super helpful - the concierge made very very good recommendations and helped us make reservations to all the places.

The rooms and toilets could be better. Felt a bit dated and the shower despite fixing once didn't run properly.

4.5
Morag

10 January 2024

Perfect start to our time in South America and Antarctica

Luxurious and comfortable Rooftop bar Pool and gym

4.5
Peter

8 January 2024

it was our base for BA and the whole family just loved this great hotel

just about everything

nothing

4.0
Walker

23 December 2023

Very comfortable but over priced

Very comfortable

They over charged us and could not agree booking.com price. We will be in touch on our return

4.5
Neal

18 December 2023

Nice location for an overnight stay though other properties may provide better value for money.

Very elegant property with traditional feel.

5.0
Elaine

14 December 2023

Great stay in a beautiful hotel

I loved the location. The staff was extremely pleasant to work with. The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous.

The breakfast was very good and had nice variety. However, the hot protein options were limited. they offered scrambled eggs every morning, which I like, but would prefer some other options such as eggs Benedict.

5.0
Glen

5 December 2023

Alvear Palace Hotel is terrific.

Everything. The staff was exceptional, friendly and helpful. The Alvear Grill is one of the best restaurants in Buenos Aires.

Nothing.

5.0
Glen

5 December 2023

Alvear Palace Hotel was terrific.

Everything was perfect.

Nothing.

5.0
Glen

5 December 2023

Alvear Palace was terrific.

Everything was perfect.

Nothing.

4.0
Frederick

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.

4.5
Karyn

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.

4.5
Carlos

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

4.5
Felipe

28 June 2023

Pleasant.

The service, absolutely exceptional.

They should invest in the Wifi service.

5.0
Liana

26 June 2023

great week in Buenos Aires!

Guest service is superb. Breakfast is a must!

4.0
Dev

5 June 2023

First visit to Argentina & loved it. Will come back to do Patagonia

Nearby fantastic restaurants

Coffee shop food could be better

4.0
Sasha

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).

4.5
Natasha

16 May 2023

excellent

location and service in general everything

nothing

5.0
Charlie

25 April 2023

Exceptional

Wonderful property! Fabulous staff, well appointed and very clean rooms and excellent food and drink options. Would definitely stay again!

5.0
Philip

18 April 2023

Exceptional

Was made feel very welcome!

I couldn't stay longer.

5.0
Matt

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.

5.0
Michael

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.

5.0
Colin

19 March 2023

Exceptional

The entire experience was fantastic

Nothing

5.0
Michael

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

5.0
Bertram

17 March 2023

Exceptional

Everything was fantastic. Lovely bedroom with huge bathroom. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Excellent brealfast

4.0
Bradley

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

4.5
Natalia

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.

5.0
Gregory

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

4.0
Carole

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

4.5
Tovy

1 February 2023

Fabulous

Breakfast was OK but they charge for making omelets. this is not logical with the prices we have paid.

5.0
Susan

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

5.0
Arturo

18 January 2023

Beautiful, elegant and comfortable rooms with great service.

Beautiful and elegant hotel. Large and comfortable room and bathroom.

Nothing

5.0
Guillermo

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.

5.0
Robert

1 January 2023

Great place to start travels in Argentina and Latin America

very good location and staff exceptional

5.0
Gina

27 December 2022

It was the most wonderful stay during a most wonderful time of the year.

The staff were top quality in all areas of the hotel as would be expected — friendly, courteous, and quick to respond to one’s needs. The management has anticipated travelers’ needs so that one does not need to ask for anything missing. We felt at home.

There is absolutely nothing to complain about this hotel.

4.5
Peter

10 December 2022

5 Star Mansion experience

architecture/ period fittings

limited range of restaurants for dinner

5.0
Lopez

19 November 2022

REALLY HAPPY

Breakfast service and Ford was excellent

Facilites to early check-in

5.0
Victor

18 November 2022

excellent as usual

service

5.0
Glenn

14 November 2022

Exquisite grand hotel in the heart of the most luxe neighborhood of BA - well worth a stay!

Extremely grand top of the line hotel that did not disappoint in any respect. The hotel itself is modeled after an 18th century European grand hotel and is flawlessly maintained. The entire first floor is fabulous anywhere you look, from the elegant bar to the exquisite restaurant - potentially the best breakfast set up in terms of ambiance we've ever been. Grand, natural light with a fantastic breakfast spread - something for everyone, with impeccably attentive service at every level of staff interaction. Martin the bellman gave us some great tips, the concierge knew what they were doing and worked hard to help us, the massage at the spa was great as were the gym facilities. Typically hotel gyms outside the US are subpar despite the quality of the hotel but this one was great - two nice rooms, very clean and pleasant with all the equipment you need. Our room was a junior suite and was an extremely good value for our money. Lastly the location was perfect. The grandest part of BA replete with cultural institutions a stone's throw away, beautiful parks and plenty of shopping and great restaurants. We will be back.

Wifi was the only subpar experience we had with this hotel.

4.0
Vincent

7 November 2022

disappointed and flustrated.

cleanliness, friendly staff, breakfast, size of room, location.

Having booked through booking.com and agreed a price which clearly stated "including taxes and charges" and then to be charged an extra 21% vat on top plus 4% charge for paying by cash, I am very disappointed and flustrated to have been taken advantage of.

5.0
Wendy

11 October 2022

A fabulous luxury hotel with grand decor, fine architectural design and excellent customer service

excellent customer service

5.0
Deborah

19 September 2022

excellent roof bar with views

spacious and elegant

n/a

4.5
Danella

28 July 2022

Wonderful hotel

Beautiful building and decor. The lobby bar served amazing cocktails in a gorgeous setting. Very helpful concierge who made great recommendations

Nothing to complain about it was great

4.0
Bernard

22 May 2022

Excellent

Kitchen quality

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
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