Alvear Palace Hotel

Alvear Palace Hotel is the gilded grand dame of the ritzy Recoleta district in Buenos Aires. Long a favorite of Argentine high society, the neoclassical 1932 building exudes opulence inside and out, from the ornate lobby to the white-gloved bilingual butlers. Buenos Aires has been referred to as the Paris of South America, and the Alvear exemplifies the city’s past European influences. The opulent décor is pure French Louis XVI — the lobby is covered in plush carpets, crystal chandeliers, rich velvet curtains, gold-detailed furniture, and soaring marble columns and floors. Make your way to the uppermost levels of the stylish property to explore the new heated indoor pool and accompanying bar, stunning solariums and the cozy Alvear Roof Bar, all complete with stunning city views. A highly acclaimed restaurant, Alvear Grill, an intimate spa and fitness center, and a legendary see-and-be-seen lobby bar complete the regal Alvear experience.