Buenos Aires Marriott Review

I would overall recommend this hotel, mostly because of its location and its architecture.

It does have some flaws however, mentioned further in the details.

The check in was friendly and swift. While our passports were scanned we were explained the details of the hotel, opening hours of the lounge, breakfast hours, etc.

We had booked for three nights a standard room at a corporate rate. We received an upgraded room with a separate living room (with door).

We were thanked for my Ambassador loyalty and offered 1000 points as an amenity. I do not believe any alternatives were offered.

Considering the hotel has 23 floors, I was a bit surprised to get only floor 8. However, this was not really an issue,.

The room is overall perfectly fine, but there are certainly some issues.

The desk area is okay. Fortunately i do not have to work during this trip. That chair does not look comfortable.

The bed is actually two beds pushed together. We were not a couple so this was not an issue. I found the bed very comfortable. I also found the air conditioning to be powerful enough to provide a cool sleeping temperature.

This is the dreaded bathroom. The bathroom has a separate shower and tub, which is a plus. The shower however, liked to leak out into the bathroom, if you are not very careful.

The drainage in the bathroom and the toilet flush is problematic. Every time you run any water you hear it about 20 seconds later swishing by the toilet area. And the toilet would be something a former US president could showcase for his propaganda. You really must flush it 3-5 times before the contents actually head to the porcelain great beyond.

The living room was fine for relaxing. The cupboard in the corner seemed to be a former tv cabinet and was a bit dysfunctional. The mini bar was in there.

The single basin was okay, but had a crack in the porcelain. I did appreciate however the outlet on the wall that accepts seemingly ever plug format known to mankind.

Breakfast in the main restaurant during the peak period is chaotic. Plates are not available, glasses are not available, cutlery are not available. Here they really failed. If it is busy in the restaurant, I recommend going to the lounge for breakfast.

The breakdast selection in the lounge is limited, but the main restaurant does not have much more. For a Marriott I would expect more selection and an official omlette station. They did make me an omlette to ordert, but only after i complained about the runny scrambled eggs in the buffet.

The location is quite central and convenient for sight-seeing. I am not sure how it would be considered for business travelers.

The hotel has a spa, gym and pool in Nivel 23 (floor 23).

I have not managed to get a picture of the pool yet, but will try to add it later. The water is really warm and not refreshing.

The changing room was nicely appointed.

The sauna

Lockers. I guess keys are available at the reception

Nice showers