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Alvear Palace HotelvsMilhouse Hostel Hipo
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Alvear Palace Hotel ranks significantly higher than Milhouse. Alvear Palace Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 16 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Alvear Palace Hotel
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Av. Alvear 1891, Buenos Aires 1129AAA, Argentina
From $257/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "At the Alvear Palace—widely considered the top hotel in South America—it's still possible to feel as rich, as they used to say, as an Argentine."
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Be sure to have a tipple in the magnificent Lobby Bar.
Fodor's "The Alvear Palace has been the standard-bearer for upscale sophistication since 1932, and is undoubtedly the shining star of Buenos Aires' hotel offerings." Full review
Lonely Planet "Ask any local to name the classiest, most traditional hotel in Buenos Aires, and they’ll surely name the Alvear Palace." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Alvear Palace... is widely regarded as the best hotel in Buenos Aires."
Rough Guide "Once the choice of wealthy landowners and now the favourite of politicians and royalty, the Alvear is still BA’s luxury hotel par excellence, despite the trendy new upstarts."
Time Out "The Alvear, which fills half a block of BA's most exclusive street, Avenida Alvear, reeks of old-school class, and it's perhaps the grandest hotel in all of the capital." Full review
Star Service "A long-standing social pillar in this tony neighborhood of smart shops and embassies, this establishment continues as the choice for visiting heads of state." Full review
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Request one of these units or one of the corner rooms on any floor, especially those that face Alvear Avenue and Ayacucho Street.
BlackBook "Privately-owned luxury hotel in Recoleta where the focus is more on regal afternoon high tea than minimal design and IPod docks."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Alvear Palace Hotel is the gilded grand dame of the ritzy Recoleta district in Buenos Aires." Full review
Frommer's "Among the world's top hotels, this gilded classical confection of marble and bronze combines Empire- and Louis XV-style furniture with exquisite French decorative arts." Full review
Milhouse Hostel Hipo DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Time Out Lonely Planet
Oyster Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Hipolito Irigoyen 959, Buenos Aires 1086AA0, Argentina
From $10/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
DK Eyewitness "One of the liveliest, friendliest hostels in town, the Milhouse was constructed at the end of the 19th century using the best building materials from Europe."
Rough Guide "Large, popular hostel, part of the HI chain, in a three-storey nineteenthcentury house a block from Av de Mayo."
Time Out "Conveniently located between San Telmo and Microcentro, this is the city's liveliest and most popular hostel, so be sure to book well in advance." Full review
Lonely Planet "BA’s premiere party hostel, this popular HI spot offers a plethora of activities and services." Full review
OysterBudget
"Milhouse Hipo! is the party destination for young backpackers looking for budget accommodation with a fun atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet "This popular party hostel offers a plethora of activities and services. Dorms are good and private rooms are pleasant; most surround an open patio. Common spaces include a cafe-bar and a rooftop." Full review
Lonely Planet "This popular party hostel offers a plethora of activities and services. Dorms are good and private rooms are pleasant...common spaces include a cafe-bar and a rooftop terrace" Full review
