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Old Sep 26th, 2006 | 08:07 AM
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Buenos Aires Hotel Dilema "NEED HELP"

We are going to be in BA 8 nights. The prices are all over the place. Not how it is in Paris per say! 3, 4,5,Star are somewhat priced accordingly. We were considering 4 seasons, although not so many good reviews.The Alvear and Park hyatt just a little more than we want to spend! We are willing to spend $300 US a night and in a good location. The Recoleta location is always touted, but what about Retiro? The Sofitel gets the best reviews on Tripadvisor. Any experiences? We have already booked Kempinski Park Plaza as a backup, though not to many good reviews. We are young and fun travelers like to stay in a hip boutique hotels. Im 41 and my wife is 35 though we act and feel 25 and like to have a good time while traveling. We tried BOBO, Home, Cocker, Malbai1515, "spelling" all these were booked. So I guess I am looking for two answers. Is the Recoleta the only area? and what hotel would you highly recommend.We are looking for a location we can walk just about anywhere "meaning sights" we obviously understand we will have to take some taxis. A Location close to great shopping, restaurants,nightlife. Thank You
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Old Sep 26th, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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The Sofitel is a fine hotel and priced accordingly. Retiro is centrally located, within walking distance of many sites...particularly for those who are you and in good shape.

Another option that I would recommend....the Regal Pacific....downtown location within walking distance of most everything.....
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Old Sep 26th, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Hi drdawggy i usually agree with you, but for these guys I believe the Sofitel is a much better choice. I found the Regal Pacific v ery nice but more a business hotel.
( By the way I am going to follow your advice and take a taxi from the Ezeiza booth, never done it before...)
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Old Sep 26th, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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May I know your travel dates, scottstig?
It is obviously in high season, since you are finding so many hotels already booked.
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Old Sep 26th, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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We just got home from there, and stayed at the Hilton in Puerto Madero. I thought it was a wonderful hotel, and we walked EVERYWHERE...to San Telmo, Palmero, the Microcenter, Recoleta...but we're big walkers. We probably logged 15 miles a day. The Hilton is beautiful, and has a multi-lingual staff and all the comforts of home, if you like that (we do). We used Hilton Honors points, but I think the hotel goes for about $200/night. There are scadzillions of restaurants in the general vicinity lining the waterfront, but cabs are plentiful and dirt cheap (you can go 15 miles for around $5US), so distance/transportation shouldn't be a big consideration, no matter where you decide to stay.
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