Hi. My boyfriend and I will be traveling to Buenos Aires in a few weeks and are considering booking 4 nights in the Grand Boulevard Hotel. It lists itself as a four-star, but it seems awfully cheap, even for these times. Does anyone know anything about it?<BR><BR>Also, we're considering going up to the Falls or to Mendoza for a few days. I've heard that it is best to book these flights once you get to Argentina. Is this true, and if so, how do you go about it?<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR>Olivia

Olivia, I have never heard of the Grand Boulevard Hotel, so I cannot help you there.<BR>But about flights to Mendoza and the Falls, whether you book them in your country or here in BA, hurry up!. Argentina is being discovered, and flights might be full. <BR><BR>Enjoy your trip, and welcome to Argentina.

Hi, Olivia. I have never heard of the Grand Boulevard Hotel either but checked it in Internet and personally I don't think it is in the best location if you just come to Bs As for pleasure and not for business. On the other hand, I wouldn't trust the star classification so much, it is hard to believe we have so many 4 star hotels... Regarding booking flights from Argentina, why don´t you contact a travel agent in advance so that you make sure you get a place? Flight tickets are more expensive the closest to the flight you try to buy them. I can suggest my travel agent whom you might contact at [email protected]. Her name is Ethel and you can mention I reffered her to you. Good luck!

Angie's post is on target. <BR><BR>1. Don't trust that a hotel which bills itself as "4Stars" is in fact 4 stars by U.S. standards....<BR><BR>2. The Grand Boulevard is not in a great location. (as with Angie and the other poster, I never heard of it...but looked it up on the net)<BR><BR>3. If you work through a reputable Argentine travel agency they can book your excursions in advance,probably at a lower price than you could find yourself after you arrive in Argentina.<BR>You will no doubt pay more if you work through a U.S. travel agent and book before your trip.<BR><BR>4. If you work with Angie's travel agent, let her help you find a hotel....and remember the three most important things to know about real estate also apply to hotels...think location, location, location...you will enjoy your stay more if you are in Recoleta or the Plaza San Martin area of downtown.....<BR><BR>5. YOu don't state your price...but you may be able to rent an apartment in a nice area from the earlier poster (apartmentsbuenosaires) for about the same as you had planned to spend for a hotel in a questionable part of town.....<BR><BR>have a great trip....

Hi,<BR>After many trips to BA, I would recommend the following hotels ONLY.<BR>1. Sheraton<BR>2. Marriott Plaza<BR>3. Caeser Park <BR>4. Alvear Plaza<BR>I personally like the Marriott Plaza the best, which is very well located just off the major shopping street and next to a beautiful park. They have a very nice gym and a small pool. The Sheraton has a huge gym and a huge pool, great for swimmers. The Caeser Park has a tiny, old gym and no pool but the hotel itself is very nice and the staff is great. The Alvear Palace is near the Recolleta but much more expensive. The four star hotels in BA, as the other person wrote, are very iffy. The good hotels are worth the money. The two Palaces are old and historic and charming. The Sheraton looks like any hotel in the US as does the Caeser Park. There is also a Hyatt, I believe, but I have never stayed there. That is very expensive but would be okay too. Again, though, I really like the Marriott Plaza best. Ask for a room upgrade, you could get a giant suite with a terrace.

I would add the LOI Suites Recoleta to the list. Probably cheaper than the ones listed above, it is comfortable, more business than leisure oriented (I don't know about a pool or gym), but it is superbly located in Recoleta, half a block from the cemetery. I stayed there for 2 weeks last year. The only drawbacks are small rooms and so-so service...

stayed at grand blvd hotel 4 nights 1st nov excellent value great location.Hotel has just been modernised excellent service staff fluent in english.Free internet svc on 1st floor.Dont underestimate a great value in argentina right now.

Upscale Hotel
by travelteacher
Written Mon, Jan 03, 2005

Description:
The staff was excellent in meeting the needs of their multi-national guests. Many of them spoke multiple languages. The hotel is also located across the street from the subway.

Unique Qualities:
The room was beautiful, and I had a balcony overlooking Avenia 9 de Julio. Although the strret can be loud, the double doors with double paned glass blocked out all of the noise. It was great to be able to open the doors in the morning, and watch the world go by

Grand Boulevard Hotel


The Grand Boulevard offers a location similar to the InterContinental at a much lower price in a Historic Town Santelmo over the principal avenue of buenos aires , while still offering a convenient set of services for both business and leisure travelers. Double-glazed German-made windows lock out noise from Avenida 9 de Julio while offering incredible views of that street and the river from higher floors. The restaurant/bar is open 24 hours, and it offers both international cuisine and a special spa menu of light, nutritious foods, detailing caloric content for health-conscious travelers. All rooms offer desks and vanities of varying sizes, and a single bedside panel that controls all room lights. The Argentine Queen beds are slightly larger than an American full, and are comfortable but not the firmest, and all rooms have large closets. High-speed Internet access is free in all rooms, as well as in the 24-hour business center. Subway access is easy, and with the autopista (highway) nearby, this is also the city's closest four-star hotel to the airport. A small, glassed-in meeting-room space sits on the roof of the building.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; small health club w/personal trainer; sauna; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; massage service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning

So my review is a bit dated from when we originally stayed here (Nov 2002), but I really liked the hotel. It really was a good value - nice but not huge room, marble bath, very friendly staff. It is a little bit off the tourist circuit which necessitates taking a taxi most places, but taxis are plentiful and cheap in BA. You will still come out ahead by staying here and taking a taxi. We have been checking prices here again recently in anticipation of our return to BA this month, and it still seems reasonably priced. The staff really did go above and beyond the call of duty when we stayed here - we came down with food poisoning after eating at Cafe Tortoni (see my review on the website), but the staff went across town on a Sunday when most pharmacies were closed, picked up some medicine for us at no charge, and brought it back to the hotel for us. How many hotels do that??

Wow¡, there are many nice hotels besides the
1.Sheraton, 2 Marriott,3.Cesar Palace and 4 Alvear,
((those four are four of the most expensive ( however there are others as expensive like the Hotel Faena Universo,the Four Seasons, etc) )......
like the Bel Air Hotel, Argenta Towers Hotel , the America Towers Hotel ...and many , many others probably four or three stars superior.
The hotels in this group are highly recommendable.
Then you have many more that although less fancy would be ok.

I thought the Claridge was great value for the price.

grand boulevard hotel in Buenos Aires:

I am a local and as such i know many hotels and all areas in Buenos Aires.

People who come to Buenos Aires come with a definite idea. They heard of three big areas; Recoleta, Palermo and San Telmo. They already know of the characteristic of each one.
You would never try to take one person who wants the high end holiday, elegant restaurants and nice top shelves clothes shops, downtown

But many people who come to Buenos Aires love staying in the centre of San Telmo, they find it very &quot;porte&ntilde;o&quot; they adore the area. If that is the case, the grand boulevard is an excellent choice. In all the area, no doubt this hotel is the best by far, not only because the price is affordable but also because the facilities, rooms and the service rendered are great same as facilities, rooms and service given in other hotels in more expensive areas.

Regarding flights. Everybody knows that the sooner you book the flights the better. Even for locals booking a flight late means paying more money.
Booking late means sometimes spending a lot of money on Business class.
What is the sense? We dont have many companies and we need more flights. Many people cannot make it. Piece of advice, book your tickets with time and then decide on accommodation according to your budget.

Good luck in ARGENTINA.

I would be willing to bet that the person requesting this information back in 2002 has already made up her mind by now

Ah, 2002, back when hotel prices were soooo much less expensive in Buenos Aires than what one finds today.....

definitely, not an answer to Olivia, just an opinion about the hotel she mentioned.

We stayed at the Americas Tower in the downtown area in January prior to our trip to Iguazu and an Antarctic cruise. I was very very pleased. The hotel was in a good area - we could walk to excellent restaurants etc. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was extremely comfortable, well appointed and clean. I highly recommend it.

In an earlier post in this threa someone mentioned a very short list of acceptable hotels in Buenos Aires. Since the list was poster, Some New Hotels have opened, most of which should be added to the list.....

1. Faena
2. Sofitel Madero
3. Dazzler Tower
4. LoiSuites Recoleta
5. Regal Pacific
6. Home Hotel
7. Bobo
8. Five Cool Rooms
9. Sofitel Retiro

There may be others, but these come to mind....

Just my two-cents worth....

Hi Drdrawwy, thank you for your imput, I am heading again South, fairly soon, and might like to try a new hotel.
Are all the new hotels you mentioned in the most expensive group, or in the group I can afford, that is the group of the Argenta Towers, America Towers, Bel Air and the like&gt;?
I noticed the last time that prices had gone up a little,
nevertheless of course they still are a bargain from the international perspective.
Which one of the new ones would you recommend us?

Graziella,

Some are in the Four Seasons price range, while others are more moderately priced. Some hotels had introductory rates, and have since gone way up....

I don't know about the current prices for several, but the Bobo had rooms for 90 late last year (this hotel only has about 8 rooms and stays full all the time.In Palermo Viejo....The Home Hotel is new and very nice...maybe you could catch a deal there....The Regal Pacific is one of the nicest hotels in Buenos Aires. I stayed there in Dec. for 125. Sofitel Madero....has gone crazy with prices...I paid 85 during their grand opening a little over a year ago, and the most recent quote I got was over 200. I would say the best bets overall for a price of less than 125 or so would be the Home Hotel, Regal Pacific or Bobo.....Cintia should be able to get you a good rate at the Regal and maybe the HOme...I don't think the bobo offers lower rates to local agents.

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