Fodor's Expert Review Mansión Dandi Royal
Piedras 922, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1070, Argentina
For a glimpse of early-20th-century high society, look no further than this mansion-turned-hotel, where exquisite rooms are decorated with classic wood furnishings and period murals. Tango legend Héctor Villalba painstakingly transformed this century-old mansion into both a hotel and a tango academy. A stunning chandelier, sweeping staircase, and original artwork lend more authenticity. Dance lessons take place daily in the gorgeous dance hall, and once a week a milonga (an all-night tango party) takes place on-site.
PROS
- a tango junkie's heaven
- stunning interiors
- slice of local history
CONS
- the surrounding streets are often populated with unsavory characters