Lovers of history and style
San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The 12 rooms here are conceived as loft suites, each with two levels. Furnishings are sleek, minimal and contemporary, in keeping with Buenos Aires’ rep as an international centre of chic. As you’d expect at such an exclusive property, all the suites have airconditioning, plasma TV, ipod ports and luxurious bathrooms with sumptuous products.
Breakfast and light snacks throughout the day are served in the hotel’s own stylish deli. Before venturing out into Buenos Aires’ dizzying variety of bars, restaurants and boutiques, consult the hotel’s own bilingual concierge for tips on the hottest sights and places. There’s even a personal shopper on hand should you need one. And if it all gets a bit exhausting, book in for a massage in your room.
The hotel can provide guides, personal trainers or shopping advisers to help you get the most out of Buenos Aires’ many and diverse neighbourhoods. Take a stroll or hire a bike and explore San Telmo’s tiny bars, food finds in Puerto Madero, football in La Boca and tango – everywhere.
At some point, jump on one of the city’s subway trains, still fitted out in the art deco style of the early 20th century.