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Art and architecture enthusiasts can base themselves in Recoleta, with museums, grand avenues and historic mansions close to the hotel.

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Reserve afternoon tea at L'Orangerie and try the Alvear Blend, a house black tea flavored with almonds, citrus and rose petals.

Room to consider

The Deluxe Lounge Suite adds a living room for relaxing away from the bedroom, with its location in the hotel's interior wing.

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Head to Alvear Roof Bar before sunset for an aperitif, then stay for sushi and light dishes if you prefer a lighter dinner.

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Alvear Palace Hotel

Alvear Palace Hotel is a French-style grand hotel in Buenos Aires' Recoleta district. It opened in 1932 on Avenida Alvear, at the corner of Ayacucho Street. Crystal chandeliers, gold-leaf walls and period furniture give the public rooms their formal character, with works of art adding to the interiors. Outside, the avenue belongs to a neighborhood of mansions, parks, antique shops and cafés. The hotel remains closely tied to this setting, with afternoon tea, a wood-paneled bar and rooms overlooking Recoleta's parks.

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Rooms

  • 207 207

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Alvear Palace Hotel

Palace Classic Room
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Palace Classic Room

323 sqft
From 488 USD

Classic French furniture is paired with modern details. Floral curtains and a fabric-covered headboard bring pattern to the room, set against pale walls with decorative...

Premier Palace Room
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Premier Palace Room

398 sqft
From 514 USD

Pale walls with decorative moldings set off the French-style furniture. An upholstered bench sits at the foot of the bed, with an armchair beside the...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

517 sqft
From 635 USD

Classic furniture and modern French details share a single open space for sleeping and sitting. The seating area is part of the room, with a...

Premier Junior Suite
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Premier Junior Suite

517 sqft
From 744 USD

The sitting area shares the main room with the bed, furnished with classic pieces and modern French details. Most suites have an outward-facing view and...

Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite

646 sqft
From 925 USD

A separate living room keeps the sitting area apart from the bedroom. Louis XVI furniture, layered fabrics and patterned carpets give the interior its French...

Premier Deluxe Suite
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Premier Deluxe Suite

646 sqft
From 986 USD

The bedroom and living room are separate, with classic furniture, modern accents and varied fabric textures running through both. The suite has its own work...

Prestige Junior Suite
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Prestige Junior Suite

517 sqft
From 1’046 USD

Large windows look over Recoleta and toward the Rio de la Plata from the upper floors. The sitting area is integrated into the main room,...

Studio Lounge Suite
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Studio Lounge Suite

484–538 sqft
From 1’125 USD

Silk and velvet fabrics contrast with pure wool carpets in this upper-floor suite. Modern furniture is set within the building's French architectural style, with a...

Prestige Deluxe Suite
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Prestige Deluxe Suite

646 sqft
From 1’167 USD

The view reaches across Recoleta toward the Rio de la Plata from this high-floor suite. A separate lounge sits beyond the bedroom, allowing the two...

Deluxe Lounge Suite
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Deluxe Lounge Suite

592–646 sqft
From 1’210 USD

The bedroom and living room occupy separate spaces in the upper part of the hotel. Set in the inner wing, the suite combines modern furniture...

Le Mirador Junior Suite
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Le Mirador Junior Suite

484–538 sqft
From 1’464 USD

Silks, velvets and pure wool carpets bring texture to a room furnished with modern pieces. Large windows look across Recoleta's parks toward the Rio de...

2 Bedroom Diplomatic Suite
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2 Bedroom Diplomatic Suite

753 sqft
From 1’694 USD

Classic French furniture fills the shared living room, with modern details mixed into the design. A sofa and armchairs face a glass-topped coffee table beneath...

Le Mirador Deluxe Suite
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Le Mirador Deluxe Suite

592–646 sqft
From 1’827 USD

Large windows frame the parks of Recoleta and the Rio de la Plata from the top of the building. The bedroom is separate from the...

Governor Suite
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Governor Suite

786 sqft
From 1’936 USD

French fabrics in gold tones frame the oval living room, which looks over Recoleta. Bronze-and-glass chandeliers hang above the sitting area. The corner setting brings...

Governor Executive Suite
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Governor Executive Suite

786 sqft
From 2’178 USD

Art by Argentine artists hangs in the suite, alongside French fabrics in gold tones. Bronze-and-crystal chandeliers light the rooms. From its corner position, the suite...

Alvear Suite
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Alvear Suite

1,119 sqft
From 3’218 USD

A large entrance hall leads to an oval living room. The suite occupies a corner of the hotel, overlooking Alvear Avenue. Artworks, French fabrics and...

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

1,227 sqft
From 4’307 USD

An oval living room follows the curve of the building, with views across Recoleta from this corner position. A reception hall leads into the suite,...

Roof Garden Suite
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Roof Garden Suite

1,023 sqft
From 4’670 USD

A terrace and a balcony open toward the parks of Recoleta, extending the suite beyond its bedroom and separate living room. Inside, automatic curtains allow...

Executive Presidential Suite
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Executive Presidential Suite

1,690 sqft
From 5’396 USD

A round entrance hall with a marble floor leads to the main living room and a dining area for ten. The bedroom is set apart...

Royal Suite
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Royal Suite

1,894 sqft
From 7’211 USD

Slavonian oak floors run through the suite, with Argentine art and French fabrics adding color. Chandeliers made of bronze and glass hang above the living...

The hotel's address, Avenida Alvear 1891, places it among the broad avenues and French-influenced buildings that define Recoleta. The district's cultural stops include La Recoleta Cemetery, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and the Recoleta Cultural Centre. Plaza Francia has a weekend craft fair, while galleries, shops and cafés line the surrounding streets. These neighborhood visits can form an afternoon on foot, with time between the museums for coffee or a look through the antique shops.

L'Orangerie serves breakfast and a cold buffet lunch in a room filled with natural light. Afternoon tea brings warm scones, miniature pastries, fresh fruit tarts and cakes prepared by the pastry team. The tea list includes green and black teas, limited-harvest selections and flavored blends. Its signature Alvear Blend combines black tea with almonds, Mediterranean citrus and rose petals. On Sundays, brunch extends the selection to cheese and charcuterie, sushi, hot and cold dishes, and a dessert buffet.

The Lobby Bar retains its original French-style wood paneling and has been part of the hotel's social life since 1932. Appetizers accompany international cocktails in this formal room.

Café Alvear serves breakfast, light lunches and snacks in a white-and-red room with ash shelves displaying the day's products. The seasonal menu includes pastries, sweet tarts, salads and hot and cold dishes. A takeaway service is available for pastries or a meal away from the hotel.

At Alvear Grill, selected cuts of meat cook over embers of quebracho and espinillo wood. The grill is visible behind glass, bringing the preparation into the dining room. The restaurant takes a contemporary approach to the Argentine steakhouse, with pairings that extend beyond the meat itself. Its cocktail bar serves classics and signature drinks before dinner. The cooking method gives this restaurant a distinctly local foundation within the hotel's French-influenced surroundings.

Alvear Roof Bar serves cocktails on an 11th-floor terrace above the city, with classic drinks and the bartenders' own creations. The rooftop's Alvear Sushi Bar pairs sushi and light dishes with views over Recoleta, in an open-air setting.

The hotel has 207 rooms and suites in total. Palace Classic Rooms measure 30 square meters, Palace Premier Rooms 37, and Junior Suites 48. Modern French styling runs through the main collection, while the Lounge Suites on the 10th and 11th floors introduce more contemporary furniture and fabrics. These upper-floor rooms have several layouts and outlooks, including inward-facing accommodation as well as suites overlooking the parks.

A Deluxe Suite has 60 square meters, with a bedroom and a separate living room in the interior wing. The Botticino marble bathroom contains a whirlpool and a separate shower. A third guest can be accommodated. Connecting rooms are available in selected arrangements, and the hotel lists adapted room categories. Families or guests with access needs should confirm the layout when reserving.

Studio Lounge Suites occupy 37 to 44 square meters in the upper interior wing. Silk, velvet and pure wool carpets accompany contemporary furniture, and most have a dressing room. Their bathrooms combine white Carrara and black Marquina marble, with a bathtub and separate shower. L'Occitane toiletries are provided. There is also a work desk, with Egyptian cotton bed linen and Chromecast on the television. The mix of soft fabrics and contrasting marble carries the hotel's formal style into these newer interiors.

The 95-square-meter Roof Garden Suite has both a terrace and a balcony, with views toward Recoleta's parks. Inside are a bedroom, a spacious living room and a separate guest toilet. The master bathroom uses Carrara and black Marquina marble, with a whirlpool bath and separate shower. Butler service is available with this category.

The Royal Suite has a more extensive residential layout within 176 square meters. A reception hall leads to a living room, a study and a dining room seating eight. There is one bedroom and a small kitchen with a separate service entrance. Two bathrooms are clad in Botticino marble, with a whirlpool and sauna among the facilities. French fabrics, glass-and-bronze chandeliers, Slavonian oak floors and Argentine artworks furnish the suite, which faces the parks of Recoleta.

The heated indoor pool is on the 11th floor and operates year-round, with a separate space for whirlpool bathing. Its Pool Bar serves juices, smoothies and sandwiches. Two terraces on the upper levels provide outdoor solariums with deck chairs and vertical gardens; a solar-heated shower is on the 10th floor. Swimming and sunbathing therefore have their own spaces at the top of the building, apart from the evening rooftop dining.

The Wellness Area has steam baths, saunas, pressure showers, a Jacuzzi and relaxation rooms. A pebble-lined sensations path varies the temperature and pressure of the water as you move through it. These bathing facilities form the spa circuit, with places to sit between sessions.

For couples, the four-hour Moment for Two starts with a salt polish and a side-by-side aromatherapy massage, followed by a bath and a body moisturizing treatment. The Alvear Experience uses a milk and rose-petal bath, a four-hand massage with two therapists, and facial and body care. A 60-minute Shiatsu massage is also available. These are separately arranged spa appointments.

The fitness center separates cardio training from strength work and uses Technogym equipment, with TV screens and staff assistance. Kinesis training uses a cable system for movement in different directions.

Ezeiza Airport is an arrival point for Buenos Aires, followed by a road journey to Recoleta. Allow time for city traffic when planning the transfer. The hotel's address is on Avenida Alvear, with the neighborhood's cafés, parks and cultural buildings close at hand.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Gold-leaf walls and crystal chandeliers let guests experience the hotel's grand historic style simply by spending time in its public rooms.

The heated indoor pool makes swimming a year-round option, with space on the eleventh floor to unwind above the city.

Alvear Grill brings an Argentine steakhouse into the hotel, so guests can enjoy local cooking without traveling elsewhere for dinner.

Location of Alvear Palace Hotel

Avenida Alvear 1891, C1129AAA Buenos Aires, Argentina

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What to Know About Alvear Palace Hotel

Where is Alvear Palace Hotel located?

Alvear Palace Hotel is on Avenida Alvear in Recoleta, one of Buenos Aires' most elegant neighborhoods. The hotel is close to museums, parks, restaurants, shopping, and historic architecture.

Is Alvear Palace Hotel good for first-time visitors?

Yes. Alvear Palace Hotel works well for first-time visitors who want a classic luxury base in Recoleta. The area is polished, walkable, and convenient for culture, dining, and sightseeing.

What room should I book at Alvear Palace Hotel?

Book a Palace Classic or Palace Premier Room for a refined city stay. Choose a suite if you want more space, Recoleta views, a separate living area, or a special-occasion trip.

What makes Alvear Palace Hotel special?

Alvear Palace Hotel is known for old-world Buenos Aires glamour, Recoleta location, marble bathrooms, elegant suites, L'Orangerie, Alvear Roof Bar, spa facilities, and a strong sense of local history.

Is Alvear Palace Hotel good for couples?

Yes. Couples can enjoy classic rooms, afternoon tea, rooftop drinks, spa time, fine dining, and romantic walks through Recoleta. It is one of Buenos Aires' most traditional luxury choices.

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