Corrientes, ArgentinaFray Jose de la Quintana
La Alondra Casa de Huéspedes
Provincial pulpería guesthouse
Fray Jose de la Quintana Corrientes, Argentina
Renovated
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local HeritageOutside the door
Provincial pulpería guesthouse
Modeled on Argentina's historic frontier waystations, the property welcomes travelers with an easy living-room rhythm and a leafy garden courtyard.
What it’s good at
Listed
Restored early-twentieth-century neocolonial living quarters beside a converted butcher shop warehouse.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The look is simple and refined, typical of any upper-class country house in provincial Argentina — think rich leather armchairs, exposed brick, classic dark wood, gilded antique mirrors — but there’s a sense of playfulness, too.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Paraná riverfront and the historic city center are both an easy walk from the front door.
The rooms
Bedrooms across the two wings have exposed brick and dark timber floors, and several look directly onto the courtyard pool.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The narrow outdoor pool runs through a gravel courtyard, shaded by native mango trees and flanked by iron chairs.
The gym
The El Salvador wing holds a compact fitness room with dark hardwood floors, sage paneling, and cardio equipment.
Restaurant
El Bistró
Tables sit beneath crystal chandeliers and salvaged railway columns, with a kitchen preparing handmade pastas and regional Correntino fare.
At the table
El Galpón is a guest-only retreat in the converted warehouse, with melted taper candles and a dark timber bar.
How it began
Valeria Rolón and Porfirio Aquino restored a derelict neocolonial house in 2008, later expanding into an adjacent butcher shop warehouse.
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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.