imverge

I wouldn't say it's in "Siberia". It's 10 minutes by cab from the Marriott. Besides..the port / waterfront area has some really great restaurants. Plus the taxis are very cheap in BA. Now, tell me have they finished the new Hyatt in Recoleta? Now that place looked very chic, shi shi la la

holtju2

They have completed the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt. Very nice hotel indeed. As a matter of fact last in BA I had such a big problem with the Marriott that I eventually decided that I didn't want to stay there at all and took a taxi to Park Hyatt. You can read rest of the story here.

GUWonder

Not worth it to me. I haven't returned since a few times in the year after it opened.

toadman

We stayed at the Bs. As. Marriott on San Martin Plaza using points. We arrived late (10PM) from SCL but the staff at the front desk as well as the bell hop was first rate. Orginally we were given a room on the second flr. but upon opening the door and the smell of cigarette smoke, we called the front desk and the bell hop took us to the third floor, same floor location as our intial room. The room was nice. The bed was very comfortable, and the bath room with two sinks was more than spacious for us.

We ate at the Plaza Grill downstairs. I had the Bife de Lomo (medium) My wife had a salad with duck. Both were excellent. Price with two bottles of water was 199 pesos with tip. A bit expensive considering we had a bigger meal with wine, desert, and appetizers for the same price at a Parilla. But still about half what you would pay here in the states for a similar meal at a Marriott hotel restaurant.

I used the whirlpool bath and sauna while we were there. It would have been nice to have had an actual hot tub, however, as the sauna is unisex. They have a very nice exercise room as well as a weight room.

The location is great. Walking distance to Recoleta and much of the major sights in the microcenter and a subte stop only a few blocks away. Would definitely stay here again.

R&R

I stayed at the Holiday Inn on the Florida Arcade.
About a block up the arcade is a wonderful moderate restaurant, Florida Garden Grill, that has an Early Bird special at 7:30 PM. A glass of wine, BIfsteak & Fries or Green salad, and a piece of delicious light ricotta cheese cake for $7.50 or so. The steak was so delicious, that I ordered it every night and occasionally alternated with a large piece of grilled chicken breast. I tried one of those expensive Porto Madera places for a Buffet and I was NOT impressed and the price was ridiculous. Same for the Evening Buffet at the Marriott, so back to the Florida Grill.
Casual and delicous! ^

cwm143

I stayed about a year ago in a one bedroom suite. The hotel was wonderful, but in need of some updates. Windows were cracked and the building itself could use a complete cleaning.
That said our room was large with a very large bathroom, all done in modern Marriott style. Walking thru the halls and lobby takes you back almost a century in style. We enjoyed the hotel and speak fondly about it still.
Reminds me alot of the Sheraton Park Lane in London, another hotel people love to hate for it's old style.^

toadman

I personally like the old grand style of hotels. The location of the Marriott is very good, IMHO. We spent an afternoon in the Telmo area and took the C subte out and walked back to the hotel. I will say that the second flr room that we were originally given did look worn, and the carpets not only in the room but the hall way looked worn too. However, the 3rd floor and our room was very nice, clean and plenty of room. The exercise facilities are also modern and spacious. The front desk staff, the bell hops, and the Concierge were all first rate and very helpful. The restaurant just for the decor alone is worth visiting. The staff was very nice, and even though we did not have desert, our waiter brought us a plate of chocolates to sample. He also gave us a sample of one of their appetizers at no charge.

GetawaysRus

Can anyone tell me if there is a lavandería (wash and fold) near the Buenos Aires Marriott? How far would I need to go to find a lavandería?

My wife and I are trying to plan a several week South America trip. Laundry logistics become very important on these long trips.

CTviajera

Although I do not remember the name, last April we had great success with a small neighborhood laundry very near the hotel. I asked the bell guys and they gave me directions. We exited through the car drop off, turned left, went up half a block, past shops and shoe stores, turned right at the light, walked down 3/4 of a block or so (past various bars) and found the lavanderia on the left. I am so sorry I do not remember the name. The woman running the place was wonderful, they weighed our duffle, quoted a price and we agreed on a time. (muddy family clothes as we were returning from Iguazu, and would have gone broke doing it via the in-house laundry at the Marriott!) We left the empty duffle, and returned after a day of sightseeing to find all folded neatly. I do not remember the price, but it was very reasonable, and the location was an easy 5-10 minute walk from the hotel.

bpauker

The place referred to by CTviajera is still there. I walked by there last week while I was looking for a laundry place. The prices seemed a little steep to me, though of course still cheaper than the hotel. If I recall, washing a shirt or something was around 20 pesos or more.

CTviajera

thanks bpauker, good to know it is still there.

As I recall we paid a per-kilo price on the wash and fold stuff like jeans/tshirts and socks/undies. I also had a pair of nicer chinos that were laundered and pressed for me, and returned on a hanger. Those cost more of course, but still way cheaper than the hotel.

i'mlovin'it

It's a couple of shops past Filo, a decent Italian restaurant. CTViajera's directions are spot on.

CTviajera

Also you should check out the Argentina forum --lots of folks are very active there, both locals and fellow travelers :-)

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/argentina-622/

jmposner

My family just spent a week there - we used there services a number of times - coming from NY area - we thought it was extremely economical. They did a great job.

Also, I highly recoment Filo's pizza!

danola

Can anyone give me a suggestion on best room location with Plaza San Martin view. I'll be there for eight nights and would like more than a wall to look at. Thanks.