Information for: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is on the the comeback trail after some tough times. One of the most European cities in Latin America, its a great twenty-four-hour capital. You can expect the Argentinian capital (and third largest city in South America) to offer classy hotels, lively bars and very good shopping. Dining is very steak-biased – as you’d expect! However, don’t let that put you off, there are some great restaurants here.
Hotels located in: Buenos Aires
Design Suites & Towers
Buenos Aires’ Design Suites & Towers are two high-rise towers containingforty stylish loft-style hotel suites. In a good central location these are a great alternative to a ‘normal’ hotel room. Design’s the thing here – as the name suggests cool and minimalist. And there are also includes the leisure and dining facilities you’d expect from [...]
Marcelo T de Alvear 1683Barrio Norte
Buenos AiresTel No: +54 11 4814 8700
725 Continental Hotel
Buenos Aires’ 725 Continental Hotel is an upmarket offering that was formerly the Hotel Continental. Situated in a good central location this boutique option has all the five-star style and facilities you’d expect. In fact it’s laden with great amenities such as the spa solarium and outdoor pool. The rooms are gorgeous too and there’s [...]
Av. Pte. Roque Saenz Pena 725Buenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 4131 8000
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
The Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires is a quality offering from this upmarket chain in a good central-ish location in the exclusive La Recoleta district. From the moment you walk in here you’ll be impressed and the rooms fitness club and dining (including the high-end Le Mistral restaurant) just keep that great impression going. Expect [...]
Posadas 1086/88Buenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 4321 1200
Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Palace
A premier luxury hotel located in the heart of the business district Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Palace is just five minutes away from the Taipei World Trade Centre. And here you’ll find award-winning Japanese Cantonese Asian& Western cuisine the lively Li Bai Lounge and the gorgeous Horizon Spa. Delightful.
201 Tun Hwa South RoadSection 2
TaipeiTel No: +886 2 2378 8888
Sofitel Buenos Aires
The Sofitel Buenos Aires Hotel occupies the city&rsquos first skyscraper dating back to the late 1920′s. In a good location inthe downtown neighbourhood of Retiro this isa genuine five-star -more like Paris than South America. The facilities are actually a little light but you’ll hardly notice. The traditional eleganceof the whole hotel is extremely impressive.
Arroyo 841-849Buenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 4131 0000 or +54 11 4131 0001
InterContinental Koln
The InterContinental Koln is one of the best luxury business hotels in Cologne. In a prime locationin the city centre only a few steps away from the old town. The facilities here include a pool saunas sunbeds and a steam bath. Maulbeers Restaurant is the height of modern German cuisine.
Pipinstrasse 1Cologne
Tel No: +49 22 128 060
Alvear Palace Hotel
Widely-regarded as the best hotel in the city the Alvear Palace Hotel is a highly-elegant offering in an excellent location. You can expect a delightful spa & fitness centre impeccable service and high-end French dining smongst so many other fantastic features. In fact this place is the high society heart of South America&primes most sophisticated [...]
Av Alvear 1891Buenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 4808 2100
Faena Hotel And Universe
Faena Hotel And Universe is a new-ish design hotel that’s already racked up plenty of awards. A stand-out boutique offering – without the silly price tag – it’s located wway from the city centre but only a short taxi ride. And a little travelling would be a small price to pay. This is a gorgeous [...]
445 Martha Salotti StreetBuenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 4010 9000
Copthorne Hotel Wellington
The Copthorne Hotel Wellington is located close to the shopping entertainment and commercial centres.It isone of the most luxurious accommodation experiences in Wellington. The One80 Degree Restaurant has amazing cuisine and stunning views of Wellington’s exceptional waterfront. The hotel also offers a heated swimming pool and consierge service and leisure desk.
Oriental Bay100 Oriental Parade
WellingtonTel No: +64 4 385 0279
The Bolton Hotel
This stylish and elegant hotel is locatedwithin Wellington’s Business District. All accommodation rooms have high speed internet access a direct dial telephone and work spaces. The 96 one & two bedroom suites are perfectly suited to function as a private office. For convenienceand luxury why not have a meal at The Bisque Restaurant whichoffers fine [...]
Crnr Bolton Street &Mowbray Street
WellingtonTel No: +64 4 472 9966
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Buenos Aires
El Floridita
El Floridita is the most famous bar in Havana and arguably one of the most famous in the world. Classy upmarket andrarely rowdy it continues to be a popular stop for celebs and politicians when visiting Cuba. Acool and refreshing place to stop for a drink – and one to tell your friends about when [...]
Obispo No.557 esq. a MonserrateHabana Vieja
HavanaTel No: +53 7 867 1299
Olsen
Olsen is a chic Sandinavian bar & restaurant housed in a former warehouse. A vast venue that attractstourists and locals alike it’sa bit of Scandinavia- landed in Argentina! Also a popular food destination you’ll quickly see why this is one of the city’s leading lights. Look out for sixty different types of vodka and a [...]
Gorriti 5870Palermo
Buenos AiresTel No: +54 11 4776 7677
Gran Bar Danzon
Contemporary New York meets South America at Buenos Aires’ Gran Bar Danzon. A trendy upmarket and popular venue you can expect an uber-cool crowd and more than a little pretentiousness! But this resto-bar-cocktail lounge is definitely one of the hottest tickets in town – with prices to match the place and the people.
Libertad 1161Buenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 4811 1108
Le Bar
One of the newer hot-spots in town Le Bar is owned by theteam behind popular Scandinavianbar ‘Olsen’. The whole venue also includes a restaurant and a club and you can expect a mega-cool layout – and cool people to go with it. Seen by many as one of the best places to eat drink and [...]
Soul Cafe
Soul Cafe is a hip resto-bar in the Las Canitas area that’s popular with a slightly older and more discerning crowd. We don’t quite know how it manages it but Soul Cafe harks back to the 70′s but still manages to be a cool place. There are two separate bars here and occasional live music. [...]
Baez 246Las Canitas
Buenos AiresTel No: +54 11 4778 3115
Restaurants Located in: Buenos Aires
Piegari
Seen by many as the best formal Italian dining experience in the city Piegari is the new specialist in Argentine barbecued beef and Italian Cuisine. In a good location in the Recoleta la Recova area near the Four Seasons hotel it also offersa less formalparrilla (‘Piegari Vitello e Dolce’) just across the road as an [...]
Posadas 1089Recoleta
Buenos AiresTel No: +54 11 4328 4104
La Bourgogne
La Bourgogne is a fine-dining restaurant within the outstanding Alvear Palace Hotel. Regarded by many as the best French restaurant in Buenos Aires it’s elegant and upmarket and the recipient of numerous awards. It’s also very formal and very expensive. Make sure you book in advance dress up and take your credit cardif you’recoming here!
Ayacucho 2027La Recoleta
Buenos AiresTel No: +54 11 4805 3857 or +54 11 4808 2100
Dora
Dora is a unpretentious seafood spot that rivals the appeal of the steakhouses. Popular with businesspeople and those in the know (for overforty years now) it featuresa creativemenu based on both local and international seafood dishes. And Dora also boasts one of the largest white wine selections in all of Buenos Aires.
Avenida Leandro Alem 1016Buenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 4311 2891
Calle de Angeles
If you’re looking for something a little more Western-leaning (Mainly British-style)when in Buenos Aires Calle de Angeles is worth a look. Opened as far back as the 1930′s Calle de Angeles specializes in lamb and duck dishes as well as good fish beef and reasonably-priced wine. There’s also a pleasant and relaxed vibe here helped [...]
Chile 318Buenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 4361 3633
Lotus Neo Thai
The only Thai restaurant in Buenos Aires Lotus Neo Thai is almost hippie-ish in layout (within a re-designed apartment). It’s a little bit away from the city centre but still worth the trip if you like Thai food (and would like a break from the steakhouses!). A fun andlively option with reasonable prices.
Ortega y Gasset 1782Las Canitas
Buenos AiresTel No: +54 11 4771 4449
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Buenos Aires
Santa Fe Avenue Shopping
Spend a lazy afternoon walking up Avenida Santa Fe and you&rsquoll also end up spending the contents of your bank account. This chic street has many stores shops and boutiques and offer designer clothing as well as high street fashion shoes bags and accessories.
Av Santa FeBuenos Aires
Tel No: n/a
Galerias Pacificos
This chic shopping mall is housed in a historical building on Florida Street and the complex itself dates back to the late 19th century. After being abandoned for years it was converted into this shopping haven in the 1990 and is home to many high-end stores such as Tiffany’s Polo Ralph Lauren Christian Lacroix Christian [...]
787 FloridaBuenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 5555 5110
Ahin Spa
A visit to the Ahin Spa would refresh your mind body and soul. The masseurs here are experts and highly professional and guest comfort is top priority. The experience of listening to soft music and sipping various tea blends will be the first thing that gets you into the comfort zone. Try the wide range [...]
Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt HotelAvenida Alvear 1661
Buenos AiresTel No: +54 11 5171 1234
Martina Polo Ranch
Martina Polo Ranch is one of the best-known polo schools in the country located about forty-five minutes drive from the city. Sporting an Impressive clubhouse in amongsttwo-hundred-and-fifty hectares of grounds there arepolo lessons training and matches to enjoy. Tennis swimming and horse riding are also all available herein casepolo isn’t your thing!
a 52 km de Capital FederalArgentina
Tel No: +54 11 4765 0808
Alto Palmero Shopping
Easily the best place in the city for shopping this swanky mall sits in the heart of the Palmero neighbourhood. It contains a number of snazzy boutiques among them Calvin Klein Christian Lacroix Zara Christian Dior Estee Lauder Garbanino Lacoste Mac Maria Vazquez Paddle Watch Rapsodia and more. You can also get your caffeine fix [...]
1425 ArenalesBuenos Aires
Tel No: +54 011 5777 8000
Confiteria Ideal
If you&rsquore a big fan of dancing The Ideal is the ideal place for a tango! The Ideal is one of those old style places with tango dancing on the upper floor. In the afternoons after the tango lessons the place will be filled with a mostly older crowd. Even if you don&rsquot go for [...]
Suipacha 380Buenos Aires
Tel No: +54 11 5265 8069
Entertainment located in: Buenos Aires
Museo de la Ciudad
This quant but comprehensive museum houses temporary exhibits on all aspects trivial or not on domestic and public life in Buenos Aires over history. A very insightful and worthwhile visit.
Alsina 412Plaza de Mayo
Buenos AiresTel No: +54 11 4331 9855
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Housing one of the most important collection of art in Latin America in an imposing red neo classical building this museum is a must see for all art lovers. Works by European masters like Renoir Rodin Monet Toulouse-Lautrec and van Gogh as well as 19th and 20th C Argentine artists can be appreciated here.
Avenida del Libertador 1473Buenos Aires
Tel No: +54 5411 4803 4062
Obelisco
The Obelisk Buenos Aires’ famed monument is on the widest street in the world the Avenida 9 de Julio where among the frantic traffic you’ll get great photos particularly at night if you’re visiting restaurants and nightclubs in the area.
Av 9 de JulioBuenos Aires
Tel No: n/a
Plaza de Mayo
The &lsquoMay Square&rsquo is the main square and focal point in this vibrant city since it was the location of the May 1810 resolution that led to independence. Several of the city&rsquos major landmarks are located around the plaza including the Cathedral the May Pyramid current city hall and other major civic buildings.
800 Av De MayoBuenos Aires
Tel No: n/a
Metropolitan Cathedral
The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic Church in the city and this striking neo classical building over looks the Plaza de Mayo. Once inside you&rsquoll be able to marvel at the precious 18th century statues and alterpieces as well as the spectacular neo-renaissance and neo baroque decoration.
Av RivadaviaBuenos Aires
Tel No: n/a
Teatro Amadeo Roldan
Located within a monumental modern building once home to The Havana Auditorium the venue now consists of the Amadeo Roldán and García Caturla halls offering symphonic orchestras piano recitals and a mixture of classical and contemporary music. This is also home to the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba and prestigious international events are held here [...]
Calzada e/Calle D y Calle E VedadoHavana
Tel No: +53 7 832 1168