Buenos Aires, ArgentinaRetiro
Alvear Art Hotel
Art-filled glass tower
Retiro Buenos Aires, Argentina
Opened
2013
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
Alvear HotelsArt-filled glass tower
This is a gallery-minded business hotel, matching curated Argentine art with the formal service of its classic Alvear sibling.
“the hotel features round-the-clock room service, a help desk, valet service, and transportation to and from the airport.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Egyptian cotton sheets dress beds alongside heated marble bathroom floors and Hermès toiletries.
Listed
A Carlos Regazzoni lobby mural anchors public spaces beside modern Argentine paintings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
its airy, free-flowing public spaces all happy conspiracies of fine art, sunlight and gleaming marble
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Plaza San Martín sits just down the street, and the historic Teatro Colón opera house is a short walk away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out across the skyline. Bathrooms are finished in marble, with heated floors and walk-in rain showers.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Floor-to-ceiling windows surround the heated penthouse pool and whirlpool, looking out across the city skyline.
The spa
The gym
Life Fitness cardio machines and weight stations face wide skyline views through panoramic windows on the top floor.
Contraluz Restaurant
Seasonal Argentine dishes are served under a soaring glass atrium, beside walls of artistically engraved glass panels.
Artesano Bar
Bartender Renato Giovannoni designed the cocktail list, using Argentine spirits, Torrontés wine, and infusions of yerba mate.
At the table
Breakfast is served along patterned banquettes and parquet floors, set beneath colorful modern Argentine paintings.
How it began
The family behind the historic Alvear Palace built this tower as a modern counterpart, acquiring its Argentine art collection at auction.
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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.