Forgive me for dragging up an old thread - we have a trip down to BA next month (will spend 2-3 nights en route or on return from patagonia) and wondering if any one has any recent or post-pandemic experience.

-PH looks amazing, but hard to swallow at $500+/night or 25k points in a city with so many more affordable options. Worth it? We won't spend too much time in the hotel anyway while out exploring the city...
-Intercontinental is surprisingly affordable ($100-200/ 25k IHG points) -- is this a red flag?
-Alvear is in between in the $300-400 range but no points option. Again, worth it?

Of course there are countless other hotels in BA -- wondering what folks think. Marriott, Hilton, boutiques/independents?