House of Jasmines
Salta, Argentina
La Merced Chica
Vibe
The century-old estancia unfolds across jasmine gardens, where guests gather by the living room fireplace or sip wine in the sunlit winter garden.
“Andean estancia hideaway”
Attentive estancia hospitality paired with four-hundred-thread-count hand-embroidered linens, canopy beds, and evening drink receptions.
A century-old country posada lovingly preserved with original terracotta floor tiles, timber shutters, and sweeping verandas.
Open-air garden asados, clay-oven roasted lamb, and trail rides through century-old eucalyptus groves and foothills.
On a private estate in the Lerma Valley, beneath the foothills of the Andes.
“The interiors of the hundred-year-old posada have been restored and redone with a light, contemporary touch…”
Rooms
Canopied king beds dressed in hand-embroidered linens join crisp neutral palettes, warm timber accents, and fresh-cut garden roses.
“Everything smells deliciously of, yes, flowering jasmine, and there are roses in every room.”
Wellness
A heated outdoor pool gazes toward the Andes foothills, while the dedicated spa features a traditional hammam and sauna.
Backstory
Actor Robert Duvall and his wife Luciana Pedraza originally restored the hundred-year-old ranch before passing it to Maison Fenestraz.
Eat & drink
At La Table, dining centers on an open hearth and clay oven, pairing Salteño braises with garden produce and high-altitude Torrontes.
The neighborhood
Set across hundred-hectare grounds in the Lerma Valley, trails wind through century-old eucalyptus groves beneath the red-clay Andes foothills.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.