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The Glu Hotel vs Alvear Palace Hotel

Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, Alvear Palace Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Glu Hotel. Alvear Palace Hotel is ranked #2 in Buenos Aires with accolades from 16 publications including Concierge, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

The Glu Hotel
The Glu Hotel
8 / 10
Godoy Cruz 1733, Buenos Aires 1414, Argentina
From $116 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"What makes the hotel special, in addition to service, is how quiet it is compared to other boutique hotels in Palermo Soho, which strive to be social centers." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Run with love by the Glusman Family, this boutique hotel has 11 spacious rooms, all stylishly equipped with wood furnishings, bright wooden floors, and a small bar." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Glu Hotel, a small, boutique property in the posh Palermo neighborhood, feels like an urban oasis in bustling Buenos Aires." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Immaculate rosewood furnishings, buff leather sofas, velvet chairs and spotless linen bedclothes are all pleasing to the eye and to the touch." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Modern boutique hotel for travelers seeking upscale digs with less pretense."
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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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