Alvear Art Hotel Alvear Art Hotel

Set on a tree-lined boulevard in the posh enclave of Retiro, Alvear Art Hotel offers an elegant and modern accommodation option in the heart of Buenos Aires. Whether it’s the rooftop heated pool, plentiful artworks or gourmet dining, there’s lots to love about this trendy hotel.

In the Argentinian hospitality world, Alvear Hotels have long been considered the gold standard for gorgeous, upscale accommodation. With sister hotel, Alvear Palace, offering a grand and traditional option in the city, Alvear Art Hotel caters to a younger and more vibrant crowd with a hotel experience that’s as innovative as it is stylish.

The hotel sits within the uber-trendy neighborhood of Retiro, walking distance to some of Buenos Aires’ hippest bars and restaurants. The nearby San Martin metro station grants easy access to the rest of this beautiful city, while the main international airport is just 45-55 minutes journey by car.

The first impression upon arrival at Alvear Art Hotel is simply dreamy. Guests enter via a brick-paved entryway flanked by two old tipa trees. Within, a dramatic lobby unfurls, arrayed with turquoise satin chairs, dark brown marble flooring, and floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light.

Ranging in size from the surprisingly roomy Studios to the jaw-dropping Art Executive Suite, Alvear Art Hotel is home to 139 immaculately appointed guest accommodations, each decorated in a personal, elegant and contemporary style. Highlights include splendid marble bathrooms with whirlpool baths and rainfall showers, a basket of fresh fruit upon arrival, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet, and espresso coffee machines.

Contrazluz is the hotel’s eye-catching restaurant, housed under a glass roof with walls adorned with mesmerizing artworks. Open for all-day dining, the restaurant hosts a menu of international cuisine paired with a wide selection of top quality Argentinian wines. After dining, imbibe at the hotel’s wonderful Artesano Bar, where expert mixologists prepare signature drinks and cocktails until the early hours.

Alvear Art Hotel’s rooftop plays host to the hotel’s most spectacular feature, an indoor heated pool and hot tub under a retractable glass roof. This stunning setting for a dip is backdropped by spectacular Buenos Aires skyline views. Elsewhere, there’s a stacked fitness center with a host of machines and equipment, while an on-site spa and wellness center offers a delightful range of massage treatments and a sauna.