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Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires vs Alvear Palace Hotel

Both properties are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Alvear Palace Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires. Alvear Palace Hotel scores 92 with endorsements from 16 publications including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.

Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires
Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires
7 / 10
Florida 1005, Buenos Aires C1005AAU , Argentina
From $123 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The intimate lobby, decorated in Italian marble, crystal, and Persian carpets, is a virtual revolving door for Argentine politicians, foreign diplomats, and business executives." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Marriott snapped up the legendary luxury establishment in 1994 and has astutely combined modern amenities... with classic, white-glove sophistication, all at pretty reasonable prices."
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Be sure to log some time at the handsome Plaza Bar, a favorite Art-Deco haunt of B.A.'s movers and shakers.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The elegant lobby, crystal chandeliers, and swanky bar evoke Argentina's opulent, if distant, past. Rooms are comfortable and clean, if not particularly spacious." Full review
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Make time to explore the myriad nooks and crannies of this grand old hotel.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A stunning beaux-arts building on Plaza San Martín, this is one of the capital’s few grand old hotels."
Time Out Time Out
"The location, overlooking Plaza San Martín, is arguably the best in the city, and the entire place oozes old-world charm." Full review
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Alvear Palace Hotel
Alvear Palace Hotel
9 / 10
Av. Alvear 1891, Buenos Aires 1129AAA, Argentina
From $257 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"At the Alvear Palace—widely considered the top hotel in South America—it's still possible to feel as rich, as they used to say, as an Argentine."
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Be sure to have a tipple in the magnificent Lobby Bar.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Alvear Palace has been the standard-bearer for upscale sophistication since 1932, and is undoubtedly the shining star of Buenos Aires' hotel offerings." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Ask any local to name the classiest, most traditional hotel in Buenos Aires, and they’ll surely name the Alvear Palace." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Alvear Palace... is widely regarded as the best hotel in Buenos Aires."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Once the choice of wealthy landowners and now the favourite of politicians and royalty, the Alvear is still BA’s luxury hotel par excellence, despite the trendy new upstarts."
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