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It’s the Paris of—let’s not go there. But Buenos Aires really is one of the most architecturally stunning cities in the world, and, yes, there is a heavy French influence, mostly thanks to the European architects and landscape designers who arrived in Argentina in the early 1900s. Thanks to a few key players instrumental in the city’s design—especially Charles Thays, the Frenchman who either created or expanded most of the city’s public squares and promenades—there’s European influence in nearly every stretch of Buenos Aires, from its expansive parks and botanical gardens to its jacaranda-lined boulevards with opulent palaces and grand theaters.
Vogue’s Favorite Hotels in Buenos Aires
- For New & Noteworthy: Hotel Casa Lucía
- For a Royal Experience: Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
- For a Modernist Boutique Retreat: Home Hotel
- For Belle Epoque Grandeur: Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
- For the Ultimate Tango Show: Faena Hotel Buenos Aires
- For Rooftop Hangs & Craft Cocktails: Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires
That’s why some of the city’s best hotels in Buenos Aires are located in former residences within posh Retiro and Recoleta boroughs: mainly mansions with extravagant detailing, from the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, centered around a 1920s Belle Epoque home, to the Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, a prestigious palace designed by French architect León Dourge in the 1930s that still retains its original Italian marble, Russian chandeliers, French oak panels, and Turkish carpets. Then there are the buzzing boroughs of Palermo, where boutique respites like Home Hotel and Legado Mitico Buenos Aires make for an intimate stay, and the waterfront area of Puerto Madero, where the SLS opened its first-ever hotel in South America.
Whether you opt to stay in the more traditional neighborhoods of Recoleta and Retiro, the modern waterfront district of Puerto Madero, or the restaurant- and boutique-heavy boroughs of Palermo, there’s a little something for every type of traveler.
Below, our guide to the best hotels in Buenos Aires.
Hotel Casa Lucía
Located on Calle Arroyo, one of the most idyllic tree-lined streets in the luxurious Recoleta neighborhood, Hotel Casa Lucía is the latest hotel to arrive in Buenos Aires. Located in the former Edificio Mihanovich—a 20-story Neoclassical building first constructed in 1928 and recently renovated by designed by Torrado Arquitectos and Fernanda Schuch Studios—the property and its 142 rooms and suites are evocative of the city’s yesteryear charm. Both Porteños and guests alike congregate in the hotel’s common areas, especially the ground floor, where an impressive glass-encased, white-and-black-tiled courtyard awaits. Here, guests can dine at the Cantina Restaurant for brunch and sip cocktails at the adjacent Le Club Bacan.
Amenities: Restaurant, bar, extensive brunch, spa, gym
Editor’s Tip: Don’t miss brunch, a fanciful affair offering the best spread in Buenos Aires.
Address: Arroyo 841, C1007AAB Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
In a city known for historic mansions, the Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires in Recoleta is one of the finest of them all. For over 50 years, the palace—designed by French architect León Dourge in the 1930s for the prestigious Duhau family—was a private residence until it was converted into a hotel in 2006. Still, the Italian marble, Russian chandeliers, French oak panels, and Turkish carpets of this Neoclassical mansion shine, preserving the city’s golden age of architecture for those eager to stay in one of the 165 luxury rooms and suites split between the original palace and the newer, more modern wing.
Amenities: Multiple restaurants, outdoor garden, spa, indoor pool
Editor’s Tip: Enjoy the Duhau Garden at Five O'clock Tea on the terrace of the Piano Nobile restaurant.
Address: Av. Alvear 1661, C1014AAD Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Home Hotel
Located in the lively Palermo Hollywood district and near some of the city’s top restaurants and shops is Home Hotel, the first boutique property of its kind in the area. Like staying in the home of a well-traveled friend, each of the hotel’s 20 rooms and suites offers a monochromatic palette with modernist-inspired décor, custom wallpaper, and a stacked mini-bar of organic goodies. As hummingbirds fly about in the garden, guests can enjoy breakfast classics like eggs benedict and mimosas. The spa is also not to miss and offers treatments for catering to long-haul travelers arriving with jet-lag.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, curated library, boutique service, organic in-room snacks
Editor’s Tip: Though the best restaurants and shops are at your fingertip, you’ll enjoy relaxing in the hotel’s outdoor pool and garden area.
Address: Honduras 5860, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Faena Hotel Buenos Aires
The quintessential design touches of Philippe Starck are alive and well at this extravagant hotel in Puerto Madero, making it a downright sultry stay. Expect an explosion of red, from the velvet curtains and leather sofas to the cherry sun loungers and umbrellas that flank the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, where a larger-than-life crown forms the central fountain. In the rooms, the royal mood continues with embroidered throws and plush red carpets, while some suites are decked out with crystal candelabras and offer views of the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve. For dinner, guests can enjoy the elegant Bistro Sur or the more relaxed El Mercado.
Amenities: Outdoor swimming pool, multiple restaurants, spa, tango show
Editor’s Tip: Book a table at El Cabaret, home to one of the best tango shows in town.
Address: Martha Salotti 445, C1107 CMB, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
The pulse of this Recoleta hotel revolves around a 1920s Belle Epoque mansion that was first built as a wedding gift from Felix de Alzaga Unzué to his fiancée, Elena. The former private residence now offers seven luxurious suites and four ballrooms, which host some of the city’s most notable events, with over 150 additional guest rooms set in the hotel’s contemporary tower. The elegance continues at Elena, where charcuterie boards of aged cheddar cheese and cured duck breast are offered before decadent courses of lemony lamb topped with creamy ricotta.
Amenities: Outdoor swimming pool, spa, gym, multiple restaurants
Editor’s Tip: Take to the hotel’s spa or outdoor swimming pool, ideal for passing the city’s steamy summer days.
Address: Posadas 1086 88, C1011ABB Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Alvear Palace Hotel
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Of the three Alvear hotels in Buenos Aires, this is the brand’s classic: opened in 1932, the French Renaissance building debuted as the first luxury hotel in the city and still maintains its opulent features like crystal chandeliers and a spiral marble staircase. While European aristocrats once danced through its gold-leafed halls, today—and after a lengthy renovation in 2016—the historic property is even better. It now features 207 guest rooms and suites, and its mainstay restaurants, including L’Orangerie, ideal for posh afternoon tea, and the Alvear Rooftop Bar, best enjoyed in the evenings for sunset views of the city.
Amenities: Multiple restaurants, cigar bar, rooftop bar, spa, indoor pool and solarium
Editor’s Tip: Save time to visit the Cigar Bar—and be sure to order the chocolates.
Address: Av. Alvear 1891, C1129AAA Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Legado Mitico Buenos Aires
This three-story, ivy-clad townhome in the buzzing Palermo Soho neighborhood is now one of the city’s top boutique hotels. With the feel of a guesthouse and the coziness of your favorite café or library, this hotel delivers an understated charm with a dose of Argentine history. Each of the 11 guest rooms is dedicated to a local legend, from artists to tango dancers, and provides guests an opportunity to learn more about the history of Buenos Aires.
Amenities: Outdoor patio, fireplace, an extensive library
Editor’s Tip: Grab a book from the floor-to-ceiling library to enjoy in the outdoor patio, a verdant space surrounded by living walls.
Address: Gurruchaga 1848, C1414DIL Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Algodon Mansion
This Recoleta gem is a rarity: Algodon Mansion offers the elegance of a large hotel and the intimacy of a boutique property, all wrapped up in a Belle Époque mansion built in 1912. The six-story structure is home to ten luxurious suites that retain original detailing like parquet floors and chandeliers. Some larger suites even offer fireplaces, wine bars, and lavish marble bathrooms with oversized steam showers. During a stay, guests can enjoy dining at the Algodon Wine Bar, offering Argentinean cuisine and the brand’s namesake wines produced in Mendoza.
Amenities: Restaurant and wine bar, rooftop pool and terrace, complimentary access to nearby fitness studio
Editor’s Tip: Take to the rooftop to cool off in the outdoor pool with views of the city.
Address: Montevideo 1647, C1021AAA Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires
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Located in Retiro—an offshoot of the Recoleta neighborhood located near the iconic Obelisco monument and the famed Teatro Colón—Hotel Pulitzer places travelers in the middle of one of the most iconic landmarks in Buenos Aires. Contemporary yet refined, this hotel offers 104 rooms, each with a muted palette of blues, tans, and oranges, and plenty of communal spaces to get a taste of the city’s vibrant culture. There’s the elegant Boca de Toro Restaurant for tapas and South American fare. Then, for travelers interested in the city’s nightlife, there’s Sky Bar, an after-hours institution on the hotel’s 13th floor, and the tucked-away Boca de Toro Club, a swanky lounge with wine, negronis, and martinis.
Amenities: Rooftop bar, cocktail bar, restaurant, pool
Editor’s Tip: Take a quick stroll to the nearby Galerías Pacífico department store and look up—you’ll see one of the best examples of Argentine muralism.
Address: Maipú 907, C1006 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
SLS Puerto Madero
As expected at any SLS property, the Buenos Aires outpost of the brand, located in the waterfront Puerto Madero neighborhood, is built for a good time. The ten-story SLS Puerto Madero immediately impresses guests with its art collection: in the lobby, they enter to find an art installation by Eugenio Cuttica, depicting illuminated figures of women standing on white chairs. The good times continue in the 58 rooms and suites, with interiors curated by Italian designer and architect Piero Lissoni, and at Lynia, the main restaurant inspired by traditional Argentinean dishes with a Japanese twist.
Amenities: Restaurant, gym, pool, spa,
Editor’s Tip: Be sure to recharge at the swimming pool and a treatment at Ciel Spa.
Address: Dique 2, Rosario Vera Peñaloza 360, C1107CLA Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
