Montevideo, UruguayCiudad Vieja
Alma Historica Boutique Hotel
Art Nouveau townhouse
Ciudad Vieja Montevideo, Uruguay
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Art Nouveau townhouse
The restored 1920s townhouse operates like a cultured private residence, centered on quiet parlor conversations and local Tannat.
“the Alma Histórica, a 15-room property in a restored 1920s-era town house, is a welcome addition on Zabalá Square in the heart of the historic center”
What it’s good at
Notable
Individually styled rooms carry antique furnishings and tango scores beside French doors.
Listed
Ciudad Vieja streetscapes unfold outside, with local Tannat wine served in the library.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Alma Histórica is located inside a restored colonial building, just blocks from the port.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Plaza Zabala sits directly outside, and the ornate salons of Palacio Taranco are just a short stroll away.
The rooms
Each room honors a prominent Uruguayan figure, dressed with antique furniture, vintage curiosities, and tall French doors.
Hot tub and massage
A wood-decked hot tub sits on the rooftop terrace, and a quiet room is set aside for massages.
Restaurant
Tea Room & Lounge Bar
Afternoon tea arrives on vintage English china beneath crystal chandeliers, beside a glass courtyard wall of potted herbs.
the chic 15-room Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel, a renovated 1920s mansion filled with art and antique furniture, and capped off with a rooftop hot tub.
How it began
A single family occupied the Art Nouveau residence for nearly a century before an Italian family revived it in 2015.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.