Alvear Palace Hotel

We spent one night at the Alvear Palace in January due to a messed up itinerary (forrest fires near the lodge in Patagonia where we were reserved). The hotel is a beautiful, classic property with a long history. Very nice desk clerk gave us our room at noon after hearing of our travails with our fly-fishing trip. The hotel is a bit “stuffy” but overall very nice. They have a lot of "rules" as to dress codes but the rules are largely ignored. GREAT, huge, room with a spa bathtub with TV (my husband loved sitting in the tub with the TV so he could catch up on some sports). They thought of everything – dimming lights in the bathroom, 110 V outlets all over, lovely ripe fruit to greet each new guest. Very comfortable bed, a/c, shower.... However the food both in the bar area and the breakfast buffet was VERY bland. The weekend breakfast buffet is much acclaimed but the food is just not good. It's beautiful to look at but very lacking in flavor. Croissants, bacon, coffee….nothing was nearly as good as at Fierro Hotel. An early dinner (burger, salad and fries) was also tasteless. Overall, the hotel was one of those special stays that, even though it's fun and luxurious,, it's not worth spending so much money to stay there.

Amazing place! Will def be back! The food, ambiance, amenities, jr suite and the staff. Also, delicious breakfast buffet.

The check-in was uneventful and quick. The representatives at the front desk were amicable. If pomp and circumstances are your thing, then this is for you as long as you do not mind dated furniture and musty rooms. The room I had may once have been a thing of opulence 10-15 years ago, but today, the room is dated and musty. I am not sure, but I had this pesky feeling that I was deliberately GIVEN a room that was older. CONS: The carpets need to be removed or replaced. You can actually see the fade in the carpets and how worn it is. The chair to the desk has outlived its usefulness as it is not safe or comfortable to sit in. The plumbing in the room I had, also has an issue. You cannot turn on the water in the sink without a loud gurgling sound coming from the drain near the toilet. And I mean loud. I suspect parts of the hotel is being renovated as work was occurring under my room, and unfortunately, I was the recipient of an incessant knocking noise during a particular day of my stay. Inattentive and rude bell attendants (outside) Musty curtains in room Bird fecal matter on window sill which is sickening to look at when the blinds are pulled back for natural light. PROS: Great location Large rooms Complimentary daily water Complimentary fruit bowl upon check-in Linen is of great quality and the beds provide an excellent sleep Rooms are cleaned and stocked well Working elevators which are large

This was a lovely hotel with all the amenities we would need at a hotel. In addition, it was well located next to a park, shopping and anything else we might need for exploring Buenos Aires. The hotel had a fantastic restaurant with a beautiful. Breakfast buffet, a fantastic bar with a good wine selection and a rooftop restaurant for dining and enjoying the sunset. Fitness room was quite big and very clean. I would recommend this hotel.

We chose the Alvear Palace Hotel to spend the night before our return flight back to Alaska the next day. We arrived late, and their Alvear Grill accommodated our vegan preferences. The Eggplant dish and the mushroom risotto were delicious. The hotel was conveniently located so that we were able walk around town the next morning. The spa staff were amazing. We had a much-needed massage. The late check-out feature with Amex was much needed as well.