The height of luxury, sophistication and Belle Époque elegance in what is often dubbed Argentina’s finest hotel. La Grande Dame of Buenos Aires , Alvear Palace exceeds all expectations. Set in an imposing 1930s French building, on the grandest of Avenues. At the Alvear you know you’re somewhere exceptional.

Elegance is everywhere: from the foyers marble splendor to the darkened lobby bar of antique wood and period lamps - ideal for cocktails and romantic encounters. Then there’s L'Orangerie - all cream marble and shimmering silver - the perfect setting for the tea ritual, a Buenos Aires hallmark. Breakfast is the most lavish buffet imaginable, served in a palatial ballroom. And the bedrooms and suites continue the grand style, with Louis XVI furniture, crystal chandeliers, fresh fruit and flowers, butlers and really sumptuous bathrooms. The 'Cigar Bar' is an art decor delight. Alvear Palace is simply the best place to stay in Buenos Aires if you want old style luxury. Inspected 1/2012.

BOBO

Bo Bo stands for Bourgeois Bohemian and this hotel known as the Bo Bo is situated in a quiet area of cobbled streets, while all the shops and restaurants of the lively Palermo district are within close walking distance. It is a small and charming boutique hotel with contemporary furnishings and an excellent restaurant.

Each of the fifteen rooms is decorated with a different theme. The rooms are cosy and have TV, safe and Internet access. The Techno and Minimalist rooms have a small terrace each. For Palermo chic at affordable prices it's a great boutique hotel. Inspected 1/2012.

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LEGADO MITICO

A most sophisticated boutique hotel in fashionable Palermo: elegant in style, with excellent service.

This 1920’s townhouse in central Palermo has a restrained façade, but from the moment the smiling staff open the door, you’ll feel welcome. An intimate lobby opens into a spacious bar and lounge, beautifully designed to combine classic and modern in equal measure, and all very Argentine. Leather chesterfields and Mies van der Rohe chairs are given a gaucho twist; chic cushions in indigenous textiles sit on minimalist sofas. There is no restaurant here but breakfast is served and there is an astonishing choice of places to eat on your doorstep. This elegant retreat feels like a smart private club, hard to get into and a few rooms at the front can be noisy. There are only 11 rooms here, but listening to our clients comments from 2012 this is our choice in Buenos Aires. Inspected 6/2011.

Located in the exclusive La Recoleta district, close to business, shopping and cultural pursuits, Four Seasons service as always is in a class of its own– featuring modern comforts in a contemporary tower and in the period beauty of an early 20th-century, French-style mansion. Incredible location and wonderful pool area. We would take the Alvear over this hotel, as it does not scream Buenos Aires, it says Four Seasons, but once bitten by there service levels its hard to give up. Wi fi paid apart! Inspected 6/2012.

Design heavy and appealing to a younger clientele, Mio is a welcome departure from Buenos Aires’s epidemic of bland boutique hotels. The location is ideal, just steps from Recoletas heart. This hotel has a wine theme and is owned by the most important wine dynasty in Argentina. We love the bathtubs, sculpted out of trees that had been in a fire on their estate, truly innovative. There is wine on tap, which for us completes a great new concept in wine enjoyment. Superb Breakfast and wonderful bar area. We love the hotel but not everybody will.. Inspected 1/2012.

Great position, right next to all you need on Avenida Callao. Rooms are small but well priced so we should get you into one of the higher categories. Its a very busy street but great sound insulation and the back rooms would be favoured. Lovely bar area, I am sure we can open some lovely wines and enjoy here. Seems to us the staff will go that extra mile and you will not get lost as there are very few rooms 36. Spa And gym Miniature. Bengal one of B.A's best Indian restaurants have a franchise here. Everything is intimate (small) here. Will certainly suit some of our clients. Inspected March 2012

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The reason we like this hotel is the size of the suites, the best value in town, nearly 50m2 of space and it is close to the action of Recoleta. Loi offers stylish, comprehensively equipped suites in this 4-star hotel in central Buenos Aires. Located just steps away from main restaurants, cultural attractions and the famed Recoleta cemetery. Loi offers 112 guest rooms and all rooms are decorated in a modern style using a combination of white and pastel colours, breakfast and pool area. inspected 2/2011.

The hotel is located in a privileged residential area at the intersection of the traditional avenida Sarmiento and avenida Belgrano, a few blocks from the main commercial and tourist areas. Therefore, its strategic location offers guests the best view of both the Andes and the city itself.

As 'The Luxury Hotel in Mendoza', it was designed in exquisite detail involving elegance and class, Lovely pool decked area overlooking the Andes which includes a full spa, large function rooms. This is a 5 star hotel with 4 star prices, there have been a few small service issues over the years but we keep them on their feet, 178 rooms on 19 floors. We really like the hotel. Inspected 8/2012.

Positioned directly adjacent to the Plaza Italia in the Plaza Independencia, the Executive Hotel Park Suites in Mendoza is one of the most convenient hotels in terms of location in Mendoza. This hotel is run by the same group of the Diplomatic hotel, this is the older of the hotels, Each of the bedrooms in the Executive is outfitted with high-speed Internet access, a full-sized bathroom, TV, a personal safe, dryer, uninterrupted dial phone service, a mini bar, and room service. Amenities include a rooftop swimming pool, (dipping) and a fitness room, laundry and dry cleaning services.

We stay at this hotel often and although not awe inspiring it works and it works very well. Staff are extremely reliable and able and sometimes that makes all the difference. Inspected 5/2012.

Sophisticated cool in the foothills of Lujan de Cuyo. This is an extraordinary Swiss Venture and we are backing them totally, they have taken onboard our comments and integrated our complaints and we like this. The rooms are extraordinary and it makes this a totally viable contender to the best lodging in Mendoza next to Cavas Wine lodge. Design is the name of the game here, Quiet breathtaking rooms, full of all the gadgets, Nespresso and Plasma. You can have rooms which are a low key, with a quiet deck but with no view to talk of; or you can look on to the pool area which is great if you are fine with people watching while you read a book or chillax. Pool area is just without equal. Guests staying at Entre Cielos can enjoy the hotel’s wellness centre and Hammam, practice yoga and work out with a personal trainer, all this is included and the Hammam is really wonderful.

This is the only hotel which could top Cavas and its great that they finally have some competition. But not now, Recent service levels and issues with our clients mean that we have to say lets see and hope that the teething problems get resolved.

A full buffet breakfast is served daily and is of a very high level. Although not so close to the services of Chacras de Coria it is set in the vineyards of Vistalba. Inspected 12/1/2012.

The definitive boutique hotel and glorious spa designed in charming modern style, in the heart of Mendoza wine country.

Cavas is unquestionably one of the most stylish places to stay in all of Argentina; Cavas is luxurious and hip without being pretentious. The rooms are set in the vines against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, we love the little terrace on the roof of the each of the houses, wonderful way to enjoy another glass of wine! The airy entrance lounge is filled with striking sculpture and modern paintings. There's an intimate Moorish spa with wine-inspired therapies. The rooms are enormous and very well thought out, swirling organic walls, immense beds, roll-top baths with views; outside, your private deck and plunge pool, if you want to be totally alone there is no reason to leave your little hideout. Cavas offers cuisine to match its sumptuous surroundings. Sip a cool Torrontes under the pergola as you choose from a menu of exquisite modern Latin American cuisine. You are miles from anything, slightly captive but; if you can afford it do it. It's worth it. Inspected October 2012.

UCO VALLEY

Intercontinental Mendoza is part of the city’s burgeoning entertainment, business and hospitality centre. Its contemporary architecture, although not unusual in other cities around the world, defies the traditional, simple style of most buildings in the area.

This is a our choice in Mendoza. Why well its all about the staff and training. Our clients are treated like gold, whether they are in for one night or 7. The service levels are beyond any other in a hotel of this size in Mendoza. First and foremost and has all the amenities one would expect from a 5 star Intercontinental. The hotel is home to Argentina’s largest conference /meeting space outside of Buenos Aires. We like the hotel for its size, huge corridors and of course Intercontinental service levels. The upper level rooms and suites are a must for views and comfort.

The only disadvantage of this hotel is the location; only a 5 minute taxi to the centre of town but if you are only here for a few nights you might regret not being at the heart of the action. Inspected 8/2012.

The Park Hyatt Mendoza, with its beautifully restored 19th-century Spanish colonial building, Without doubt it is one of the most prestigious hotels in Mendoza.  Apart from all the facilities you would expect from a 5 star hotel it enjoys the best position imaginable sitting on western side of the most important square in Mendoza Plaza de la Independencia, The hotel amenities include a fully equipped spa and gymnasium, an outdoor pool and a garden sun deck. 186 rooms and suites. There are plenty of bars, and two restaurants to enjoy as well as a deck overlooking the square. Inspected 6/2012.

MENDOZA (CLOSE TO THE VINEYARDS)

MENDOZA (CLOSE TO THE VINEYARDS)

A charming little hotel with an excellent restaurant and its own bodega in the wine growing region. Very hard to get into without a lot of anticipation.

Club Tapiz a charming posada surrounded by vineyards. 7 traditional and airy rooms  of the long gallery, with its original slender columns and terra-cotta tiles. Tall doors, wide windows and elegant proportions bring 19th century elegance. Bold design abounds: a minimalist water feature, chic decking and vast picture windows in the relaxing lounge. There’s a glazed panel onto tasting rooms below; specially commissioned contemporary paintings sit well on exposed brick and aubergine walls. There is a nightly wine tasting with the wineries award winning wines.

Club Tapiz has a very small pool and spa area. Relax after all the strenuous wine tasting with a massage in the spa, before moving on to superb picadas in the lounge, then a sophisticated dinner in the restaurant 'Terruno' this restaurant has built up quite a following and is seriously good, we love the tables upstairs as the view if delightful. Remember the prices are much lower than other places, don't expect to snap your fingers and get noticed here, always busy. Inspected March 2011.

The posada has 12 rooms in total and we wish they had 20 more, all with en suite bathrooms and with your own terrace. The posada is set nestled in the Finca (farm) of Salentein estate, an enormous Dutch investment and in fact the biggest so far in the Uco. The Posada has a restaurant overlooking vineyards, a swimming pool and a very relaxed atmosphere. Dinner is normally an Asado with the wines of Salentein.

Activities some included in the cost are to be enjoyed include walking, horse riding, fishing, white water rafting and 4x4 vehicle excursions. There is Kilka an Art and cultural centre, your stay includes a VIP tour of the Salentein winery and entrance to a gallery displaying a range of modern and contemporary art and pictures by local artists. Half or full board. Inspected in January 2012.

Hotel Solar de la Plaza is in the Argentinian Northwest, in the province of Salta, two hours flight from Buenos Aires City. It is located in 669 Juan M. Leguizamon Street, opposite General Guemes Square, also called the Legislature Square and nearly four blocks from the commercial and banking center and the traditional 9 de Julio Square where we also find The Cathedral and the Cabildo at the square’s sides. The hotel is only nine kilometers far from “Martin M. de Guemes” international airport.

In the Old House with iron gates the guest will find old style furniture, boisserie, wooden floors with different designs in each place in wood typical of the Saltenian North such as Lapacho( American timber tree), Walnut tree, Palo Blanco ( White Pole tree), Quina (Red wood tree), tipa colorada (Yellow flowered hard red wood tree). The glass showcase with regional articles made of alpaca and the fireplaces stand out in the place where the two hotel suites and the two superior rooms are located. Inspected in February 2011

Located in the Calchaqués Valley, in the heart of the Salta mountains, the elegant La Merced Del Alto Hotel offers a wine cellar with tastings and outdoor swimming pool. Rooms at La Merced are tastefully decorated with plenty of natural light. Some rooms have a mountain view and a separate lounge area. Guests at the Hotel Merced Del Alto can enjoy a massage at the spa or relax in the jacuzzi. The outdoor swimming pool offers a spectacular mountain view.

The Merced Del Alto features a la carte restaurant, offering international cuisine, and a bar. Breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the valley. Just 2 km from the historical town of Cachi, the Hotel Merced Del Alto is 8 km from the Cardones National Park. Free parking is available at a short distance.. Inspected in January 2012.

In the 1920s, before Bariloche had become a mountaineering heaven for Swiss-German immigrants pining for the Alps, an early pioneer built a simple hotel in a perfect spot on the remote northern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. In the 50s, smart Argentina discovered the lakes and flocked here to ski and walk, and Correntoso was rebuilt in Bariloche Alpine style, all wood and stone, with flickering flames in grand fireplaces, elaborate lamps made of antlers, and big windows onto breathtaking views across the navy blue lake to the unspoiled forested islands. Inspected in January 2012.

Located on the same grounds as the state-of-the-art El Esteco Winery. The vinery and its vineyards are located in the Calchaquíes Valleys, at more than 1,700 meters above sea level. Its strategic location, optimal height, great thermal amplitude (100Fº maximum and 53Fº min. in the summer), stony and sandy ground, and proximity to mountain water generate a unique microclimate which is ideal for growing grapevine.

Antique furniture, artisan carpets, ceramic floors and penny royal baskets decorate each of our thirty guest rooms and suites. Our uniquely designed suites accent traditional culture and offer guests the luxury of a double Jacuzzi in the bathroom. Beautiful views of the vineyard and hills or spectacular garden scenes create long-lasting memories

Close to local attractions such as Calchaqui Valley vineyards, Nearby outdoor sport activities. Inspected in February 2010.

CORRENTOSO ( VILLA LA ANGOSTURA )

A charming traditional lakeside hotel, with a modern spa, fine food and excellent adventure activities.

In the 1920s, before Bariloche had become a mountaineering heaven for Swiss-German immigrants pining for the Alps, an early pioneer built a simple hotel in a perfect spot on the remote northern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. In the 50s, smart Argentina discovered the lakes and flocked here to ski and walk, and Correntoso was rebuilt in Bariloche Alpine style, all wood and stone, with flickering flames in grand fireplaces, elaborate lamps made of antlers, and big windows onto breathtaking views across the navy blue lake to the unspoiled forested islands. A place to just step back from Inspected in March 2011.

Llao Llao is a 160 room property with fantastic facilities for all ages and interests and a stunning setting overlooking Lake Nahuel Huapi. It is a 20 minute drive from the centre of Bariloche but the hotel operate a shuttle bus. Golf course, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, mountain bikes for hire, games room. Once here you have no need to leave. This is a very famous place and for all the right reason. Domestic and overseas tourists mix in a relaxed fashion in a huge Swiss ski chalet crossed with a Scottish hunting lodge, a massive selection of different room classes, Every possible activity is available to you. Inspected March 2010.

The hotel occupies one of the best positions in Calafate high up on the cliffs overlooking Lago Argentino and the mountains. It is modern, stylish and comfortable and the junior and luxury suites all make the most of the spectacular views. There is an excellent indoor pool and spa and the communal areas are relaxed, sociable and funky.  Design Suites have broken the mould of the lodge style accommodation most properties in Calafate seem to favour and it stands out as one of the best places to stay in town as a result. be aware it is not really walking distance to the small town but shuttle buses operate every 30 minutes. Inspected in January 2012.

Iguazu Grand Hotel Resort & Casino invites you to have a totally different experience in the only vacation center in Iguazu that gathers elegance, pleasure and entertainment altogether. 

Its distinguished architectural style, exclusive decoration including authentic paintings of renowned artists, three bars, two luxurious restaurants, international shows in Le Bistro and one of the most important casinos in Latin America. We are not gamblers and this is a little bit of a turn off, but it absolutely does not interfere with the hotel.. With 87 Junior Suites, 8 Garden Suites, 7 Paradise Suites, 1 Panoramic Suite, 4 Master Suites and 1 Presidential Suite. We say the grounds are a total paradise and we love this hotel. Inspected in June 2010.

Set in the midst of the forest, on the edge of the Iguazu river but just 5km from the Argentine/Brazil border and 15 minutes from the Argentine side of the falls. Rooms, with modern, stylish decor, are set in blocks around the gardens connected by floating bridges (there is also a network of paths). Large pool area, spacious lobby and sitting areas and two restaurants. Just over 2 years old and frankly stunning. We prefer the rooms with a deck to enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle. Great Choice but clients have mentioned that front desk seem uncaring and if the hotel is full the pool area its difficult to get a deck chair. Inspected in June 2011.

TIERRA DE LEYENDAS

LOS CAUQUENES

Located at around 5 minutes drive out of the centre of Ushuia , Los Cauquenes Resort and Spa is one of two fantastic hotels/resorts in the area. Designed along the lines of a ski chalet, using plenty of warm yellow Lenga wood in its construction, the hotel offers a great variety of food, activities and overall luxury. Clients have mentioned it is need of refit but the service levels are superb.

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El Cortijo Hotel is a colonial house transformed into a boutique hotel, in the village of Casona, Salta. It offers pleasant rooms with traditional Argentinean décor and a gourmet restaurant. The colorful accommodations at the El Cortijo Hotel feature local stonework architecture, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. Superior rooms have a private balcony and a queen-size bed. Guests at the El Cortijo Hotel Boutique can dine at the Catalino Restaurant, which serves Andean cuisine and features an extensive wine list. A breakfast buffet with fresh fruits, juices and rolls is served daily. The hotel is conveniently located only 5-minutes drive from the main bus terminal. Hotel: Internet wi fi, restaurant with regional food, room service 24 hs . Inspected in January 2012.

Just outside Cafayate (South of Salta: Cachi and Cafayate, Argentina). On the outskirts of town, Viñas de Cafayate is a modest, mock hacienda perched at the foot of a hill surrounded by vineyards. The design and décor are rather plain though the atmosphere relaxed and friendly and there is an attractive outdoor pool. The surrounding vines do not belong to the hotel though they do offer wine tasting. Wine-tasting, exploring the surrounding canyons. There are 12 rooms around a central courtyard comprising of 10 standard (five with mountain view, five with garden view) and 2 larger deluxe rooms. Inspected in March 2010.

Originating from a colonial mansion, this city hotel, renovated in 2008, is now a building with its own character and particular design. It is a place for resting and getting together and includes 16 spacious rooms overlooking the mountains, galleries and colourful gardens. Decorated with exclusive design, it invites guests to enjoy its past and present with a unique style of hospitality. The hotel offers private parking, a maid service, room service, baby-sitting service, WLAN Internet access, medical service, fax, wake-up service, a bar and coffee shop. The hotel is air-conditioned and has a lobby, laundry service and bicycle hire service. Inspected in January 2010.

Las Balsas is a small intimate hotel on the northern shore of lake Nahuel Huapi, 100km from Bariloche, in the Lake District. A Relais & Chateaux property. Lots of wood, ample rooms and large windows. The food is fresh and natural and changes with the seasons. The whole area, much of it protected under the National Park system, is one of outstanding natural beauty, with snow-capped volcanoes, cascading rivers emerging into serene lakes, and dense forest.

Activities nearby include fishing, incredible by all accounts, windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, cycling, walking and riding. Speedboats and rubber rafts are also available. In winter skiing is possible at Cerro Bayo, only five minutes away. Picnic lunches can be prepared for adventurous excursions. Inspected March 2010.

Located one-hour drive from the airport at San Carlos de Bariloche .

An incredible fishing lodge that is frankly the best option for option for Avid Fisherman and their long suffering partners. Situated in the middle of the 7 lakes close to San Martin. two night minimum to the Estancia Arroyo Verde located near San Carlos de Bariloche, where the clear green waters of the Traful River flow through this enchanted ranch and river valley. Our clients have nothing but praise for the fishing. Full Board.

The most stylish and luxurious hotel in the Patagonian steppe at the edge of the Glaciers national park. Patagonia is immensely seductive: wind-swept steppe, mountain peaks where condors soar, and vast stretches of nothing where you can dream, and leave civilization behind. This is a converted sheep farm, the conversion has been done incredibly well and Eolo offers luxurious style, stunningly set in a remote valley, within easy glacier reach. Eolo has just 17 suites arranged around a central courtyard. Huge space inside reflects infinite space outside, where windows frame unparalleled views of the valley rimmed by grand mountains, and you can even see 'Torres del Paine' on a clear day. Service is without fault and homely friendly but with all you expect from a Relais and Châteaux member. Inspected in January 2012..

Ideally situated in the heart of the Iguazu National Park, Sheraton Iguazu Resort & Spa combines a beautiful landscape with friendly service, comfortable style, and great quality. You are within walking distance of some of nature's finest creations, from the spectacular Iguazu Falls to the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Gorge). We only recommend this hotel if you are on a tight schedule for its favorable position and as the only hotel in the national park. Waking up and seeing and hearing the falls is a once in a lifetime experience. Incomparable views. We do not like the fact that so many tourists browse around the hotel making it feel a little too public and it is sorely in need of a refit. Inspected in June 2010.

Las Hayas resort hotel known for its personalized attention and superior comfort. A sort of small and luxurious mountain castle among a forest of beeches with the warmth of an English country-style house decor. Its architecture blends in with the landscape and invites you to enjoy Tierra del Fuego with stunning views. located in a privileged site overlooking the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia bay it is surrounded by nature amongst the five hectares of the resort's park. One of the things we love about this hotel is going for walks, horse rides and cross country skiing, nearby rivers and lakes are a fisherman's paradise. trout and salmon are also available.

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