Belle Époque landmark
Crystal chandeliers, French boiserie, and marble columns frame a grand lobby humming with well-heeled guests and afternoon aperitifs.
“The recently redecorated rooms exude European elegance with a classic French flair.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
White-gloved butler service, bespoke Hermès bath products, and private check-in for upper-floor suites above Recoleta.
Remarkable
A 1932 French neoclassical landmark and designated city monument bringing Parisian Belle Époque glamour to Avenida Alvear.
Remarkable
Recoleta institution serving high tea under winter garden glass since 1932 to generations of Porteño society.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
behind all the surfaces — the gleaming white marble, the Persian rugs, the teardrop chandeliers — there’s an exceedingly comfortable, unfailingly well-run hotel, every bit the match of all the pomp.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Avenida Alvear in Recoleta, the palace sits among Belle Époque embassies, leafy plazas, and luxury fashion houses.
The rooms
Classic rooms feature Louis XV furnishings and Italian marble baths, while upper-floor suites add contemporary lines and skyline terraces.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated stainless-steel pool on the eleventh floor looks over the city, complemented below by hydrotherapy vitality pools and steam baths.
The spa
Sunken whirlpool tubs sit inside travertine suites designed for body scrubs and aromatherapy rituals.
Restaurant
L'Orangerie & Jardín d'Hiver
Natural light fills the glass conservatory, where afternoon tea arrives on Limoges porcelain with the house Alvear Blend.
Old-school luxury takes on new meaning since the refurbishing and renovations that took place here in 2016.
At the table
The 1932 Lobby Bar pours drinks amid original wood paneling, and an open-air terrace serves sushi at sunset.
How it began
Socialite Rafael de Miero conceived the palace in the 1920s to bring Belle Époque Parisian grandeur back to Buenos Aires.
“The lobby bar exudes Belle Epoque elegance, and many of the rooms, while still as picture-perfect as ever, could be mistaken for another century.”
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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.