206 Best Hotels in Argentina

This "wellness hotel" in the heart of downtown Buenos Aires takes the concept of in-house spa seriously, equipping each of its 17 rooms with jetted tubs—six deluxe rooms also have saunas where you can relax after a day of exploring the city. The vibe throughout this boutique property is eco-chic, with lounge chairs crafted from recycled fabrics and wood floors made from sustainable pine. Sleek bathrooms feature all-natural soaps, bath oils, and gels, as well as towel-warming machines and plenty of room for candles, chocolate, and champagne. An "honesty bar" lets you help yourself to juice, wine, and sweets; you can also borrow bikes.

Secluded adobe guesthouses have their own plunge pool, star-gazing roof terrace (with a fireplace), living room, and walk-in shower—a romantic setting that's made this one of the top honeymoon destinations in Mendoza. Inside a gracious colonial villa, the reception hall is washed in sunlight from high windows, and the common areas are decorated in a luxurious bohemian style. Every evening there is a wine tasting held in their private cellar after which the restaurant offers indulgent Argentine cuisine. An on-site spa offers aromatherapy and vinotherapy treatments and a dedicated tourism team can organize horseback-riding, rafting, biking, and visits to local wineries. Mendoza's only Relais & Châteaux property. 

Argentine fashion impresario Alan Faena and famed French architect Philippe Starck have created a universe unto itself with this hotel: rooms are feng-shui perfect, with rich reds and crisp whites, sporting velvet curtains and blinds opening electronically to river or city views. "Experience managers" are basically personal assistants, tending to your every whim. Other highlights are two excellent restaurants and an elaborate spa with a Turkish bath. In El Cabaret, a blood-red music box of a room, dotted with red-leather couches, you can swig champagne and watch the contemporary and sensual Rojo Tango show. Next door in the Library Lounge you never know who might show up: Coldplay and local rock legend Charly Garcia once held an impromptu jam session around the piano.  Nearby is Faena Arts Center, home to contemporary art exhibitions.

A choice lodging for travelers looking for a boutique package, all rooms boast top-of-the-line beds, spacious living areas with chaise lounges, and flat-screen TVs. Staff delivers each guest a welcome tray of treats like macarons from the hotel's restaurant, UCO. The chef's menu changes seasonally and includes legendary breakfasts and homemade charcuterie.

At Hub Porteño, nestled in an especially posh pocket of Recoleta, luxury is about more than its 11 elegant, high-ceilinged rooms—though they are replete with touches like 600-thread-count sheets, jetted tubs, and artisan-crafted furnishings like spectacular detailed mirrors, cowhide rugs, and crystal chandeliers. For owner Gonzalo Robredo, the hotel is all about his guests' full experience, both inside and out. Drawing on his background operating high-end lodges, Robredo offers prêt-a-porter experiences centered on subjects like gastronomy, modern art, and the gaucho lifestyle that connect you with city insiders like university professors, art designers, and polo stars. Hub Porteño is one of the best hotels in Buenos Aires, and the highly professional hotel staff ensures that you encounter the best of the city and its environs. Start the day with a delectable breakfast at the on-site restaurant Tarquino.

Accessible only by boat or a three-hour trek, Aguas Arriba has a privileged location right on the Lago del Desierto, with a glimmer of Mt. Fitzroy in the distance. There are only five rooms in this wooden, country-style lodge. A large living room with an open fireplace and mountains of books make it a peaceful and relaxing stay where you can immerse yourself in the wilderness and quiet of Patagonia.

Country casual meets luxury at the Algodón Wine Resort, which combines a remodeled 1920s farmhouse and a modern lodge offering rooms with their own patio and woodstove. Guests can gather for a drink or enjoy a good read in the living room or throw a blanket down in the ancient olive grove at siesta time. Golf and tennis are both available, plus there’s a vineyard with a bodega for wine tastings.

This former state-owned hotel, a short ride out of town, has comfortable rooms and recreational facilities that invite you to linger; the view from the swimming pool takes in most of the city and the mountains beyond. Altos de la Viña's 12-acre property also includes a spa and tennis court, plus reasonably priced restaurant Olaroz.

Choose between six guesthouses right on the beach (food and activities included), or one of the simpler five guesthouses off the beach on an accommodation-only basis; each of the beach guesthouses includes twin bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen. There's electricity only between sunset and 11:30 pm. Activities include bird-watching, visits to a local petrified forest and archaeological sites, and boat excursions to the Malaspina cove, where there are sea lion colonies, plus penguin and seabird rookeries. Bahía Bustamante currently operates between September and March, with other months available but check in advance.

At this tranquil retreat, weeping willows, red rocks, and gardens filled with birdsong are hemmed in by the craggy Quebrada and its utter calm; inside the colonial-style stucco mansion, local artifacts and earth tones make things warm and harmonious throughout. The view from the Jacuzzi is unbeatable. The restaurant offers sophisticated takes on local fare.

A luxury lodge on the road to Perito Moreno, Eolo offers full-board stays in handsome accommodations where you can take in the beauty of Patagonia's vast, empty lands and see Lago Argentino in the distance. The rustic-chic decor reflects the local style, with soft wool throws on the large beds and photos of Patagonian landscapes on the walls. Rates include in-ranch activities such as talks on local legends, horseback riding, guided walks, mountain biking, and bird-watching; excursions outside the estancia—including Perito Moreno and Glaciers National Park—cost extra.

Arriving at Estancia Cristina by catamaran on Lago Argentina past fields of ice and imposing mountains is just the beginning of a remarkable Patagonian adventure: on arrival you'll be treated to cozy accommodations, delicious cuisine, and unbeatable excursions to little-explored corners of the park. Fill your days with trekking, horseback riding, fly-fishing, bird-watching, four-wheel drives to see the glacier from above, and a visit to the lovingly preserved family museum in which you can discover the fascinating history of this remote estancia.

Just a few minutes from San Antonio de Areco takes you from town to the vastness of the Pampas and this absolute charmer of a boutique estancia. Estancia La Madrugada pulls off a magical balance of rusticity and elegance, the worn reflection of the region and its past, and a stylish, comfortable hospitality. An all-inclusive stay will leave you relaxed; the locale, enamored; the expertly prepared food and cocktails, deeply satisfied; and the genuinely warm staff, enchanted. Go for a brisk horse ride or laze by the enormous swimming pool set within an idyllic landscape, and return to a sampling of asado prepared by gauchos. With only three gracefully appointed rooms available, book well in advance.

Behind tall terra-cotta walls hides one of the best-kept secrets in Chacras de Croia: a large, yet intimate estate with regal bedrooms and suites, almost 5 acres of well-kept century-old Malbec vines, a pool set in gardens, and a cozy winery restaurant reserved exclusively for guests to enjoy evening wine tastings and tapas. Finca Adalgisa tastefully combines the Furlotti family history with contemporary style, seamlessly placing 19th-century family heirlooms alongside modern artwork and sculptures. The four suites and seven standard rooms respect the traditional architecture of the house while offering modern hotel amenities, including walk-in showers and air-conditioning. There are several private nooks to discover, from tucked away tables in the garden to comfy sofas. The cooking class, homemade breakfast, and evening tapas menu are delicious treats, and you'll find it hard not to walk away with a bottle of their limited-production Malbec.

One of the city's swankiest lodgings, the Four Seasons is a magnet for the rich and famous. There's an upscale equine theme that runs throughout the property, as evident with the contemporary horse sculptures on the front lawn and the hotel's Pony Line Bar, which always attracts a smart crowd. You'll even find tiny horses in the design of the guest rooms, which are modern, bright, and luxe. Really splash out on a suite in La Mansión, tucked away behind the hotel. 

Attention to detail is key at this small boutique hotel where all of the spacious rooms are stylishly modern and minimalist and equipped with low-slung furnishings, bright wooden floors, and small bar areas. Enormous beds are topped with plush comforters and throw pillows, and bathrooms are stocked with soft bathrobes and slippers. Most rooms have balconies that offer intimate views into the Palermo Soho neighborhood. Guests also can catch fresh air on the hotel's quaint patio or the rooftop terrace, which has recliners and a large hydro-massage tub.

A contemporary offering in the area, Grace Cafayate isn't just a step away from the local style—it's a whole world away. Located within the well-heeled La Estancia de Cafayate residential and recreational complex, its lodging options include suites overlooking vineyards in the main building, as well as stand-alone villas and apartments across the way. Relax by the infinity pool or head to the spa for a grape-based treatment, then watch dinner being prepared in the open kitchen at the gourmet restaurant. Golfers can book a round on the Estancia's 18-hole course. 

This lovely 18th-century hacienda belonged to the last Spanish governor, its fantastic open courtyard, white adobe walls, and racing green doorways denoting the colonial era. Rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with king-size beds and large bathtubs. Kick back with afternoon tea under the pink pepper tree or laze about next to the swimming pool. Its location opposite the church ensures you can soak up Molinos’ atmosphere easily; the in-house restaurant is ideal for lunch stop-offs (the beef empanadas are widely touted as the best in the region) if you can't stay.

Resembling the old-money mansions of San Telmo, this hotel's rooms open onto a central patio where many guests choose to take their breakfast. From the balcony ringing the patio, the San Carlos Basílica—where Pope Francis was baptized—is visible and the chiming bells audible. The colorful, quiet rooms incorporate elements of an original building dating from 1904, including exposed brick ceilings and stained glass. The working-class neighborhood of Almagro where the owner was born and raised is a taste of "real" Buenos Aires.

Perched on a hill where the Correntoso River flows into Lago Nahuel Huapi, this local landmark is at once cozy and contemporary; from your plate-glass bedroom window you can see the fish jumping. The hotel was originally a fisherman's refuge, and today old photos, light fixtures made from colihue branches, handwoven Mapuche fabrics, and artisans' furnishings reflect its hundred-plus-year history. A somewhat pricey restaurant overlooking the lake serves Patagonian specialties such as hare, wild boar, lamb, and, of course, fish from local waters.

This hotel, on the main road in the heart of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, is a stunning colonial-style property, complete with a spa, an outdoor swimming pool, and spacious, well-appointed guest rooms. Design and simplicity combine for a comfortable stay. 

This well-designed boutique hotel on the outskirts of town, on the beach, is a good find if you want peace and quiet and don't mind being away from the city center. The prices are outstanding value for the quality of the rooms (all with sea views), breakfast, service, and decor. 

Impressive lake views from the upper floors make this waterfront lodging a standout in its price category. The property also boasts an outdoor terrace, Alpine accents in the pine roofbeams and floors, and a friendly, professional staff. The location—right behind the Centro Cívico—is unbeatable for those looking to stay in town.

This elegant 10-room abode represents Salta, right down to the cardon cactus door panels and hand-stitched headboards depicting Andean landscapes. Comfortable en suite guest rooms, each named after a national park, have terraces and some boast a poolside view. You can lounge in the living room with a glass of Torrontés after a long day of sightseeing.

Although this stately white-adobe building looks like it's been here forever, it was in fact built in 2006. Inside, rooms are huge and comfortable with tasteful wood and iron furniture. Communal areas include an enormous reading room, a well-stocked bar, a wine cellar, and a lovely restaurant. In a separate building there's a fully equipped spa with outdoor Jacuzzi, and hotel staff can arrange trekking, horseback riding, and visits to archaeological sites. The hotel sits between two streams, with the Nevada de Cachi on one side, the Parque Los Cardones on the other, and the town spread out below.

Sister to the Buenos Aires hotel of the same name, the family-run Legado Mítico attends to every detail—from the gorgeous guest rooms named after notable figures from the city's past and individually decorated to suit the titular person right down to the welcome glass of wine. Shared areas, hung with artworks by the owners' mother, Norma Adamo, are extremely inviting.

Ringed by cerulean lakes and looking out to cliffs and snow-dusted mountains, this masterpiece by noted architect Alejandro Bustillo is ranked as one of the Leading Hotels of the World by industry associations. Rooms in the historic main building are all Victorian chintz and overstuffed poshness, while the newer, Lake Moreno wing reflects a more contemporary, hunting-lodge aesthetic. Local woods—alerce, cypress, hemlock—line the walls along a 91-meter (300-foot) passageway, and the reading room, bridge room, Llao Llao Salon, and other public areas are correspondingly lavish. Even if you're not staying here, it pays to make a lunch or dinner reservation, or to invest in one of the spa packages, just to see one of the world's most beautiful hotels.

Right on the shore of the Beagle Channel about 8 km (5 miles) west of town, this resort is in a private community with privileged beach access and a nature hike that starts right outside your room. As well as an excellent spa, they have the only private boat excursions in Ushuaia, where you can enjoy the Beagle Channel from the comfort of a small luxury boat for hotel guests only. Pay the extra cost for a higher floor, sea-view room, as the sunrise and sunset are both a real pleasure to watch from your warm bed. Another fantastic viewpoint is from the heated pool, which flows from inside to outside and has an outdoor Jacuzzi, a rare treat in this part of the world. On the relatively cheap menu of the restaurant Reinamora, you will find the standard Patagonian lamb, rainbow trout, and a delicious king crab, and the extensive breakfast even includes a glass of bubbly.