There’s a reason the Alvear Palace is Argentina’s most emblematic hotel and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Located in Buenos Aires’ most stylish neighbourhood, Recoleta, it opened in 1932 as a luxury hotel for ritzy European travellers and diplomats, sparing no expense. And although it has undergone a series of renovations and additions since then, it’s still a model of the highest expression of refinement. We're talking flawlessly-suited bellboys complete with white gloves, Louis XVI style interiors, enormous ballrooms, and high tea fit for royalty. It will come as no surprise that notable guests range from Walt Disney and Nelson Mandela to Orson Welles, Karl Lagerfeld, Sofia Loren, European kings and queens… you get the picture.
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There are more than a few room choices at the hotel, from 30m2 Classic rooms to the decadent 176m2 Royal suite - and everything in between. Regardless of room size, expect sumptuous furnishings: ornate chandeliers hang delicately over Egyptian cotton bedding, picture-perfect fruit bowls sit atop the antique furnishings, and golden quilts match perfectly with the gilt-framed oil paintings. The bathrooms are spacious and all marble, luxuriously appointed with - of course - Hermès products, as well as plush robes and whirlpool tubs. And if you stay in the higher category suites, you even get a private butler to help you unpack and draw a bath. Why not?
If you have an appreciation for tradition and lavishness, staying at the Alvear Palace is well worth the price, and a truly unforgettable experience. And the cherry on top is the team, who are all unbelievably friendly and efficient.
In 2016, a top floor development included the addition of some contemporary designed suites, so if you prefer a toned-down room, ask for one of these.
The Alvear Palace is unapologetically opulent in an understandably old-fashioned way. If you’re after more of a modern, sleek or minimalist style (or don’t like the idea of there being a dress code), you might want to look elsewhere.
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11 nights from $10.2K per person
10 nights from $8.2K per person
16 nights from $13.8K per person
16 nights from $14.9K per person
Alvear Palace Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Argentina trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Argentina trips featuring Alvear Palace Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our Argentina specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Alvear Palace Hotel start from around $270, or US$270, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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