Retiro Buenos Aires, Argentina
Opened
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
PulitzerEclectic rooftop rendezvous
The ground floor pairs a book-lined lounge with deep leather armchairs, while the rooftop terrace draws an energetic evening crowd.
“Hardwood floors, round mirrors on the walls, and well placed furnishings in leather and suede lend the lounge a welcoming vibe.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Lázaro Rosa-Violán composed the interiors with bold graphic lines, dark woods, rich leather, and vibrant retro accents.
Notable
The thirteenth-floor Visit Sky Bar pours evening cocktails against skyline views alongside an intimate ground-floor library lounge.
Listed
Set in Retiro near Plaza San Martín, featuring a curated collection of Argentine art and history books.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
its monochromatic palette and understated contemporary lines give it a look that’s not so very far from that of its Art Deco relation.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in Retiro, the hotel sits a short walk from Plaza San Martín and the grand shopping arcades of Galerías Pacífico.
The rooms
Bright rooms feature a nautical palette of blue, white, and tan, with select upper-level spaces opening onto private balconies.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An eighth-floor timber deck holds an outdoor plunge pool, where sun loungers look out across downtown rooftops.
The gym
Stationary bikes and essential exercise equipment sit in front of large windows overlooking the city.
Restaurant
Boca de Toro Restaurante
The ground-floor restaurant serves Spanish tapas beneath fringe pendant lamps and framed vintage posters.
Inside, Rosa-Violán took his cues from the art deco heritage of Argentina's Golden Age, with steel-trimmed modular furniture, mirrors and signature graphic lines...
At the table
Breakfast is served beneath oversized floral lampshades, and BdT Club pours cocktails along a tufted velvet banquette.
How it began
Opened in 2011, the property marked the first expansion outside Europe for its Barcelona-based family hotel group.
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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.