Argentina didn’t have a lot to cheer about the past few years before they won the World Cup and became football champions of the world. Their bi-level currency has been in a downspin, the country was closed to visitors for nearly two years, and their former president is facing six years in jail on corruption charges. But hey, we were thrilled to be back in the country this year and it’s at the top of our recommendation list for next year too. If you’re trying to figure out where to stay in Buenos Aires for your own visit, we’ve got some detailed reviews so you can find the perfect luxury hotel for you.

Where to stay in Buenos Aires

Argentina has a lot going for it and it’s a large country, so you may be tempted to jet off to Iguazu Falls, the Salta Region, Mendoza, or Patagonia upon arrival, but that would be a mistake. Take some time to explore the biggest city in the country, the one that’s the heart of the nation and its political capital. There you can eat at some of the country’s best restaurants, walk the interesting neighborhoods, and see the sights.

There are plenty of ways to immerse yourself in the culture here. It helps to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires, though they speak it with a Castillian twist, so you might want to sign up with a company like Expanish Buenos Aires to get a better handle on communication. That’ll help you out if you’re trying to learn tango dancing, reading menus in restaurants for locals, or attempting to socialize at a local’s parilla (barbecue).

Then when it’s time to put your feet up and relax, come back to one of the best places to stay in Buenos Aires, the top luxury hotels that we have personally stayed at and reviewed in detail here on Luxury Latin America. We have been immersed in the scene here since before our launch a decade and a half ago and know which properties are worth the premium and which are just puffed up by hype.

Here’s where to stay in Buenos Aires if you want to be pampered and experience the city at its best. First the large, full-service Buenos Aires hotels, then some more intimate boutique ones that will provide a memorable stay.

Where to Stay in Buenos Aires: Large Luxury Hotels

If you want a large hotel with dozens of staffers buzzing around, multiple restaurants and bars to choose from, and plenty of space to spread out, the Buenos Aires luxury hotels with 100 rooms or more are the best choices. Three of them are part of international chains where you might get an upgrade if you have the right loyalty status, while others are home-grown affairs.

Alvear Art Hotel
This is the younger sibling to the original Alvear property below, a newer and more modern offering that’s in the heart of the Retiro district, walking distance to multiple parks and shopping street Calle Florida. This high-rise has close to 140 rooms and a rooftop swimming pool with terrific views.

best hotels in Buenos Aires - Alvear Palace

Alvear Palace rooftop cafe

Alvear Palace Hotel
This is the city’s place to see and be seen for the old money crowd. The lobby, restaurant and bar on the ground floor feel like something out of a historic movie where power players are discussing how they will change the course of history or where to move their millions. It’s all gilded, elegant, and antique-filled at Alvear Palace, a luxury hotel for the traditionalists who want a prestige address to impress their local contacts. If you dream of staying in a luxury hotel fit for heads of state, where a concierge can work minor miracles, this is your spot.

Faena Hotel and Universe
The rock star choice in Buenos Aires since the first week it opened, Faena Hotel is the kind of cool kids’ club that makes you wonder if they vetted your social media profile before letting you make a reservation. Our reviewer summed it up well with this intro: “Unrestricted sensuality pairs up with decadent artistic abandon for an unforgettable fantasyland experience that makes you truly feel like reality is flexible and that anything is possible.”

Four Seasons Buenos Aires
You’ll get everything you’d expect from a Four Seasons property when you stay here at the only one in South America. This 166-room property is in the same Recoleta neighborhood as many others on this list, but over the years it has dispensed with history and its last $40-million renovation took it in a much more modern direction. It has a few other superlatives that have attracted a long list of celebrities, such as a great view from every room, the only heated outdoor hotel pool in Recoleta, and a stunning mansion that houses seven of the top suites.

Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt
This luxury Buenos Aires Hyatt hotel is a palace in the front, a more modern wing in the back, with art gallery space in the tunnel under the gardens connecting them. Luxury Latin America has a special history with this hotel since we were actually the very first guest to check in on opening day back in 2006, dodging reporters and city politicians to get in the front door. Located in a prime area of historic Recoleta, this 147-room hotel has an 80-meter indoor pool long enough for laps, a notable restaurant, and some of the city’s most interesting suites in the original palace building.

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Park Tower Buenos Aires luxury hotel

Park Tower, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Not to be confused with the mass-market Sheraton it shares a building complex with, this Luxury Collection property is a 181-room high-rise where you can earn or cash in Marriott Bonvoy points during your visit to Argentina. If you want to have plenty of room for your family or entourage, book the 5,300-square-foot presidential suite here; it takes up the entire top floor of the hotel. Otherwise, there are just 10 rooms on each floor and the Golden Key concierge can set up whatever tour or dinner reservation you had in mind during your visit.

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Best Boutique Hotels in Buenos Aires

When you’re checking where to stay in Buenos Aires, narrowing it down to boutique hotels isn’t going to help you much: they probably number in the hundreds here. Only a few of them will meet the high standards of this award-winning luxury travel blog and the travelers who can afford to stay anywhere they want though. We have focused on hotels with a high standard of service, interesting design, and more offerings than just a room and a lobby.

MIO Buenos Aires
We’re putting this one first because we just stayed there this year while spending a few weeks in Argentina. There are only 30 rooms in this luxury boutique property, but Hotel MIO has made sure that none of those rooms are boring. You’re just a short walk from Recoleta Cemetary and some of the most prized real estate in the city, but there’s nothing traditional about this stylish hotel.

Soak in your free-standing hardwood bathtub, then venture downstairs for a glass of malbec or a good dinner in the courtyard. Relax in the library or have a swim in the attractive indoor pool.

best luxury boutique hotel Recoleta

Algodon Mansion
The Algodon name is best known for appearing on bottles of wine from the Mendoza region, where the company also has another hotel nestled in their vineyard. Their Buenos Aires hotel is indeed housed in a former mansion and while public areas here are limited to a snack room with a bar and charcuterie spread, they get high marks for their spacious rooms, all suites really, which run from 600 to 1,400 square feet. As with many of the best luxury hotels in Buenos Aires, this one is in a Recoleta cluster that’s within walking distance of many of the city’s attractions.

CasaSur Bellini
To explore the Palermo area of Buenos Aires instead of the traditional core, CasaSur Bellini is an excellent choice. It is near Museo Evita, the botanical gardens, and plenty of excellent restaurants and brewpubs filled with locals rather than tourists. This upscale boutique hotel has 80 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and kitchenettes in the room with wine glasses and a corkscrew. The official website is in Spanish only though so you might want to book it through Expedia.

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CasaSur Palermo Hotel
Located in Palermo Viejo, another great neighborhood for strolling and dining, this CasaSur property with 61 rooms is a modern, design-focused hotel aimed at a younger traveler than most of its competitors. The highlight is the top-floor roof deck with a swimming pool, bar, and vertical garden of green along one wall. As with the sister property above, it’s best to head to an online booking site if you want information in English.

Hotel Club Francés
This intimate Recoleta hotel is located in a restored 1866 French mansion that houses 27 guestrooms and suites. This is a glamorous place to stay for those who love history and traditional elegance. The photo below is the boardroom, but the other public spaces are equally impressive, including the cubby cocktail bar with its carved dark wood paneling and original parquet floors. Enjoy breakfast in the light-filled courtyard restaurant that’s surrounded by glass so you can enjoy it all year long.

Frances Hotel Buenos Aires

Fierro Hotel Boutique
Fierro Hotel Boutique in Palermo Hollywood is billed as a place for “open-minded, food-loving travelers” and this 27-room hotel has two great outdoor spaces to enjoy. On the roof is a jetted small swimming pool and sauna, while the leafy courtyard area is where you enjoy breakfast or lunch. Opt for a Terrace Suite to have furnished outdoor space of your own, complete with a hot whirlpool tub. (Alas, you’ll have to ignore outdated mentions of the famed Hernán Gipponi Restaurant being located here: it is permanently closed.)

Hub Porteño
A Porteño is a person from Buenos Aires and this hotel tries to get you into the local groove with a townhouse that doesn’t have a hotel sign out front and a living room space in the entrance without a check-in desk in sight. The La Pecora Nera Grill here is a fine steakhouse and when the weather is nice, most guests gravitate to the rooftop terrace lounge bar when not relaxing in their large, luxurious suite—one of only 11 in the building.

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