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Plaza Hotel Buenos AiresvsEsplendor by Wyndham Buenos Aires
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires is the choice of most reviewers compared to Esplendor Buenos Aires. Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires comes in at #26 in Buenos Aires with praise from 7 publications such as Concierge, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Florida 1005, Buenos Aires C1005AAU , Argentina
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The intimate lobby, decorated in Italian marble, crystal, and Persian carpets, is a virtual revolving door for Argentine politicians, foreign diplomats, and business executives." Full review
Concierge "Marriott snapped up the legendary luxury establishment in 1994 and has astutely combined modern amenities... with classic, white-glove sophistication, all at pretty reasonable prices."
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Be sure to log some time at the handsome Plaza Bar, a favorite Art-Deco haunt of B.A.'s movers and shakers.
Fodor's "The elegant lobby, crystal chandeliers, and swanky bar evoke Argentina's opulent, if distant, past. Rooms are comfortable and clean, if not particularly spacious." Full review
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Make time to explore the myriad nooks and crannies of this grand old hotel.
DK Eyewitness "A stunning beaux-arts building on Plaza San Martín, this is one of the capital’s few grand old hotels."
Time Out "The location, overlooking Plaza San Martín, is arguably the best in the city, and the entire place oozes old-world charm." Full review
Star Service "Occupying a fine beaux-arts building designed by Alfred Zucker (who was also responsible for St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York), this 1909 monument is one of the most graceful..." Full review
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Formerly a Marriott, this establishment attempts to reach the lofty heights of the Alvear Palace, but it misses the mark on service, as specific requests can sometimes be ignored.
Gayot "This landmark hotel boasts a prime spot next to Plaza San Martin in the thriving, downtown business district. "
Esplendor by Wyndham Buenos Aires Frommer's Fodor's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
National Geographic
Condé Nast Traveler
San Martin 780, Buenos Aires C1004AAP, Argentina
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "If you want a stylish boutique hotel and don't want to sacrifice a convenient location, this is the place for you." Full review
Fodor's "This is one of the few downtown hotels that make a bold modernist statement, all the while gazing fondly back at Argentina's storied past." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in a Neoclassical building near the Borges Cultural Center, Esplendor has the vibe of a modern- art museum." Full review
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If street noise bothers you, request a room facing the unadorned but quiet inner patio.
DK Eyewitness "Rooms are stylishly designed, with abstract paintings and large, comfortable beds."
Rough Guide "In this boutique hotel 52 rooms... are arranged around a luminous atrium, on a corner of the beautiful late-nineteenth-century building mostly occupied by Galerías Pacífico."
National Geographic "Classic French facade with a newly remodeled avant-garde interior; softly illuminated walls highlight local artists’ renderings of famous Argentines such as Evita Perón and Che Guevara." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This mid-range hotel is worth checking in, thanks to a good location close to various shopping options, great service and fresh decor." Full review
