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Last week I completed a six night stay at the Anselmo (Hilton Curio), which was my third stay at this hotel within the past year (including the 2016 Do). Prior to this hotel's opening I had stayed multiple times at the Hilton Puerto Madero. Both are good properties, and both have treated me well as a long time Diamond, but the Anselmo is now my first choice. The rooms are modern/ minimalist design and run a bit smaller than comparable ones at the Puerto Madero location. Staff members are young but well informed and are anxious to please, and the whole place has a hip modern vibe. I find the San Telmo neighborhood much more interesting, and there are lots of restaurants/ bars at various price points in the immediate area. Prices at the Anselmo are generally less than the Hilton Puerto Madero. Both hotels are about the same distance/ cab fare from Do activities in Recoleta, Palermo Soho, etc.

As noted above the Sunday Mercado in Plaza Dorrego and along Defensa shuts down vehicle traffic to the hotel, but walking one block away taxis are readily available. I have never had a problem leaving or returning to the area by cab. There isn't much noise from the market until about 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, but in good weather a milonga sets up in the plaza after the stalls have been removed and dancing goes on until ????. Saturday night can be noisy as well, so it may be a good idea to book a room that does not face the plaza directly.

Gaucho100K

Excellent report, thanks for sharing !!!

Anybody else have an update of their plans for this DO....??

Gaucho100K

Bump !!!

Gaucho100K

List of Participants and Interested just updated, Ive added StartinSanDiego to those interestad and YYZC2 as confirmed !!!

So, anybody else have this on their Radar....?????

kirkwoodj

You can put me down as confirmed.

Gaucho100K

Excellent News !!!! ^

StartinSanDiego

Just booked the flights! Put me down as confirmed +1, but I'm not sure how many days we will be attending. We will be booking additional destinations (Puerto Madryn) and will have to work around that, as well. Looking forward to it!

Gaucho100K

Great News !!!

Will update the list on 1st page.... ^ ^

24left

Thanks so much for the reminder!!!

Still trying to see if schedule works.

GarySTL

I'm about 80% sure I am coming. Looking good.

I booked a place-holder rsv at Hilton Curio San Telmo. With 5th night free on Hilton points, 5 nights = 110,000.

Thinking about getting an apartment for a week instead. About 12 years ago we visited BA and rented an apartment from ByT Argentina. Excellent service, wide selection, great prices. At the time, we got a 3 bedroom in Recoleta for $300/week. Currently there are studios available for ~$300/week, some nice 1 bedrooms available for $400-450. Booking fee $45.

Gaucho110k: In what areas of town are you thinking we will be gathering?

Gaucho100K

The areas will be the usual... Palermo, Recoleta, Belgrano and the surrounding areas. So any of those locations, plus also San Telmo and Puerto Madero are all feasible locations for you to consider staying.

Cheers !!!

StartinSanDiego

Thanks for the tip. I've just booked the Anselmo Saturday- Tuesday. See ya there!

naustin

Hi there, I'd like to join, just moved down to Buenos Aires and will be around for the next couple years!

Gaucho100K

Hello Naustin, welcome to Buenos Aires. You probably know this, but please dont forget to look around the dedicated Argentina Forum here on FT, we could use another resident over there to assist with questions... plus its also an area where you can ask for information and assistance... ^

I will put you down as confirmed, will update the 1st page of this thread.

Look forward to meeting you in person and having you participate in this Master Thread !!!

Cheers,
Alex / Gaucho100K

KayakingNow

Make that 100%. Travel plans confirmed.