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Serena Hotel vs Castelar Hotel & Spa

Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Serena Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Castelar Hotel & Spa. Serena Hotel scores 76 with accolades from 3 reviewers like Star Service, Fodor's and Oyster.

Serena Hotel
Serena Hotel
7 / 10
Libertad 1617, Buenos Aires, Argentina
From $167 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"What sets Serena apart is a luxurious attention to detail that the other properties lack in favor of minimalist decor, which is more suitable to their Palermo locations anyway. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The name of this design hotel conjures up a feeling of serenity, and the fountains in the lobby, the outdoor patio ringed with greenery, and the sizable indoor swimming pool take it to the next level." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Tucked on a quiet street in the sophisticated Recoleta neighborhood, the upscale Serena Hotel offers a polished, boutique environment." Full review
Castelar Hotel & Spa
Castelar Hotel & Spa
7 / 10
Avenida de Mayo 1152, Buenos Aires 1085, Argentina
From $49 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The 1929 Hotel Castelar was a stopping point for Spanish literary stars during the golden years of the 1930s." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The high-ceilinged lobby is grand but the furniture’s a bit worn, and while the standard rooms are just good enough the superiors are more what you’d expect for a fancy hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A classic in the city’s political hub, the Castelar is a good-value, traditional, mid-range hotel with lovely views of the bustling Avenida de Mayo from many of its rooms."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This pleasant, old-fashioned hotel, where Spanish poet Federico García Lorca stayed when he was in town, offers attractive and soundproof, if slightly over-priced, rooms with big comfortable beds."
Time Out Time Out
"There's an elegant cocktail bar adjacent to the old-school lobby, conference facilities and, in the basement, a Turkish spa with steam rooms, a sauna and massage facilities." Full review