Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Is Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.4/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: palace grandeur; star concierge Esperanza; lovely rooftop bar. Main complaint: worn creaking floors.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Recoleta palace, glorious but worn”
Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World is Buenos Aires' heritage palace — Hermès faces it, breakfast feels old-money grand, the rooftop bar is very good and rooms are huge with palace character. Service divides: concierge Esperanza is a walking encyclopaedia, waiters excel, and food is praised across dinner, bar and breakfast — yet one arrival found doormen idle and unhelpful, a front desk that felt arrogant, no birthday gesture despite notes, a fridge that froze its water, and a room-service menu that lists no rates. The building shows age: creaking floors and old rooms lag today's luxury, though many still love the ambience.
- Rooms
- Huge, palace-like but visibly worn rooms.
- Service
- Immaculate in parts; doormen once idled.
- Location
- A unique Recoleta address near Hermès.
- Food
- Good breakfast and dinner, not exceptional.
- Facilities
- A very good rooftop bar and a pool.
- Palace grandeur
- Star concierge Esperanza
- Lovely rooftop bar
- Old-money ambience
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Worn creaking floors
- Inconsistent welcome
- Older building (opened 1932)
Best forHistory loversLuxury staysSpecial occasions
How it compares
Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World ranks #8 of 132 hotels Staylist lists in Buenos Aires and #4 of 17 5-star hotels there. At about $511 a night it is 53% above the median for 5-star hotels in Buenos Aires ($333). The closest listed alternative is Mio Buenos Aires, 100 m away (score 8.2).
About the hotel
- Address
- Av. Alvear 1891, C1129AAA Cdad. Autónoma de, Buenos Aires, 1129, Argentina
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)
- Opened
- 1932
- Renovated
- 2012
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.5 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Jorge Newbery Airport (6.11 km) · Train Station: Retiro-Mitre (1.77 km) · Metro: Las Heras (1.08 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Mio Buenos Aires100 m · 8.2 · $366
- CasaSur Recoleta200 m · 7.0 · $332
- Esplendor by Wyndham Buenos Aires Plaza Francia200 m · 5.9 · $128
- Hotel Intersur Recoleta200 m · 6.8 · $221
- Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires300 m · 8.4 · $726
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Pool bar
- Valet parking
- Shuttle service
- Alvear Grill
- Fax/copying service
- Wedding service
- Coworking spaces
- Concierge service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool, pool bar.
- Is there parking at Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym, Coworking spaces.
- How far is Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Jorge Newbery Airport, about 6.11 km away.
- How far is Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World from the centre of Buenos Aires?
- About 1.5 km.
- Is Alvear Palace Hotel - Leading Hotels of the World suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.