This Hilton property is one of the best in their line-up. We were pleasantly surprised to be up-graded to a 5 room suite, although I must say that I am a diamond member. The suite was simply gorgeous and included two 50 inch plasma HDTV's, one in the bedroom and one in the living room. We had one and a half bathrooms and etc... We were extremely pleased with the service provided by our concierge's, Pablo and Claudio. They took care of our every wish and recommended exactly the right venue for our tastes when selecting a steak house, tango show, sightseeing locations (and events). The lobby of the hotel is magnificent!!! Better than the Hilton pictures - trust me on this. The room was kept exceptionally clean by the staff, even though most days we didn't leave the room until noon or so. The beds are the Hilton signature beds with the perfect combination of medium soft mattress and bedding stuff. The executive lounge is one of the highlights. Great views from its wall of windows and it has direct access to the roof top swimming pool.
As for location, the hotel is located in Puerto Medero, next to the coastal channel and in a nicer area of BA. There are many things to see and do (including boarding the old but renovated three mast Argentine sailing ship for a tour - all within a few hundred meters of the hotel. Of course, like everyone has said, everything you want to see in the city of BA is only a $5.00 taxi ride away.
We took the typical tours while there and relied on the assistance of a local travel agent ,Sandra, before we left on our trip. We were in BA for10 days. Sandra can be reached at : sandra@buenosairestravelguide.com. I highly recommend you contact her for ideas on what to do while there and for reservations and just general information you might want to know about BA.
Checking in and out of the hotel was a breeze. However, during your stay, be cautions of the phone calls you make locally and long distance. The costs for local calls are outrageous and long distance costs are out of sight. Buy a calling card and/or have the concierge make local calls for you.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival