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I checked in the Dazzler yesterday, and the first room I got had a moderately lumpy and super soft bed. Maybe some people like these kind of beds, but not me.
They were pretty quick about getting me a new room, with a decent bed. I did have to have an employee come up and show me the magic place on the headboard that you have to push to have the tv work.
Someone mentioned that the Dazzler has the worst breakfast. I´d disagree with that by far. While it´s nothing I´d pay more than $5 US for, it´s leaps and bounds better than you get at most US hotels.
Like most US hotels, they've taken the "lets make our profit by charging way too much for all phone calls". 40 cents a minute for local, and $1 a minute cell phone calls.
Other than that, everything is good so far.
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I stayed for 2 days in the Lancaster hotel, and then moved to an apartment.
Lancaster hotel: It's rated 4* hotel, but it shouldn't be more than 3*. I can't say it's a bad hotel, but it's nothing more than ok. The price is 145 AR$ for a double room (In www.terramagica.com, its only 32 US$). I didn't invite girls to my room, but I don't think it will be a problem in this hotel. The rooms are quite small, and the stuff doesn't speak good English. Breakfast is ok, but it's not a buffet, you get everything to yout table.
I can't recommend this hotel, although it's not bad. If you are looking for a hotel, I think you better compare Lancaster's price with 3* hotel prices, and don't consider it as a cheap 4* hotel.
Apartment: My apartment was in Viamonte and Suipacha (Viamonte 845). The good thing about it was the price: 210 AR$ for one week (30 AR$ for a day). The place itself is secured, and you can rent a tv for 6AR$ a day. The place is clean, but most of the apartment looks old, and the place in general doesn't look impressive. The location is ok, near the city centre, and a very short taxi drive to Recoleta. they have an internet site: www.departour.com.ar
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Hi,
I have been in contact with Art Suites recently for my upcoming B.A trip and have just got an email from them saying that all guest have to be registered. Does anyone know if Art Suites has recently changed their guest policy? I had assumed from past posts that Art Suites had a hassle-free guest policy with no chica registration of any kind.
DB
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A couple of notes about the Dazzler. Overall, I'd rate them as good. However, as others have noted, they may charge extra for some stuff.
When I checked in, I asked about a late checkout on Tuesday. The lady said no problem. The day before I leave, they call and ask what time I'm checking out. They then insist on 1/2 days payment for staying until 3pm. No thanks.
They also give you a bad exchange rate for the room. Quoted in dollars, but converted to pesos at about an 8-10% loss.
No guest charges, and they were always polite when the girls came up. (They always asked for ID, even when I tried to slip them into the elevator).
I'd recommend getting a higher room to keep some of the traffic noise away. If your door is right next to the elevator, you'll hear it every time it opens on your floor.
I only ate breakfast one time, so I wouldn't book a double for chicas unless you know you'll be up while they're serving.
If you need clothes cleaned, there's a good place one block away (800 block of Libertad), same side of street. 7 pesos for a basket load, wash, dry and fold. It's just before the market right on the corner. (Lavaya or something, I think it's called). 2 hour service, no extra charge.
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An Alternative for you to check out:
GrandBoulevardHotel.com
Only 1 year old excellent hotel w/ Great Beds (sorry Etoile) & all ameneties; Taxi is 4 pesos to Recoleta; 3 pesos to Puerta Madera
Corparate: rate (they will give it to you)
Standard Room: 113 pesos incl. all taxes & Breakfast
Suite w/ jacuzzi: 199 pesos incl. all taxes & breakfast
Let me know if you need a reference
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Is the Grand Boulevard Hotel chica friendly?
BA_ROBERT
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[b]Dazzler Report[/b]
Dazzler is still my preferred place to stay in Buenos Aires. I suggest booking a room on the 10th floor (or higher), facing the park. This reduces street noise and gives you a spectacular view of the Buenos Aires skyline.
Price was the same as has been for a while, US$35, plus 21% tax, total about US$42. Late checkout was $12.50 extra, but would have been a bargain even if they charged the full day's rate, as there are few international flights leaving EZE early in the day. Bed normal, room spotlessly clean, out the door occasionally a little noisy, walls a tad thin, free tasty breakfast. No real worries for me.
As always I booked through Mayra at www.argentinago.com. She got me in even though it was full.
-Uncle Otto
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Balul
[i]Apartment: My apartment was in Viamonte and Suipacha (Viamonte 845). The good thing about it was the price: 210 AR$ for one week (30 AR$ for a day). The place itself is secured, and you can rent a tv for 6AR$ a day. The place is clean, but most of the apartment looks old, and the place in general doesn't look impressive. The location is ok, near the city centre, and a very short taxi drive to Recoleta. they have an internet site: www.departour.com.ar [/i][/QUOTE]
That is not the right web address.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dickhead
[i]That is not the right web address. [/i][/QUOTE]
Yes, I checked it not and it doesn´t work. But this is the site they wrote on their prospect.
Their e-mail suppose to be [email]departour@ciudad.com.ar[/email] , but I didn´t try it either.
Anyway the apartment you found in Avenida De Mayo sounds better. If it won´t be available in the end, you can just go to Viamonte 845, 4 floor, and ask for Marcela (the office is, strangely, inside the gym).
Maybe you´ll meet me there, as I´m going to be there from tomorrow :) Only thing that worries me there is that there is no heating system, so it might be too cold now.
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Upon checking out of the Marbella, I give it high marks for value if you beleive as I do that value is quality divided by price. A single is 42 pesos and add 12 pesos for each additional person. Breakfast is pretty minimal, medialunas, toast, and coffee. The room doors don't have any type of dead bolt. Internet is free but I wasn't able to log into anything, only surf. Staff is very friendly. I don't know WTF that stuff about backpackers was; I didn't see any. Lots of Argentinians staying there. Cable TV with many channels and the bed was excellent.
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I will be in Brazil for the month of September and plan to take a week to visit Buenos Aires from there. I have two questions: One, is a week a good time for a first time? And two, any recommendations for a hotel in the less-than-$90 range for a first-timer? I've heard Recoleta is the place to stay, and one peson recommended the Etoile Hotel. Thanks!
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DocBill,
There are tons of choices in the under 90dollar a night category...ranging from 10 dollar a night clean sheets and hotwater specials to some really special aparthotels and trendy hotels at the upper end of the range.....
My personal choices:
NH City or Jousten (under 75 plus tax) http://www.nh-hoteles.com
Belair. (under 50)http://www.hotelbelair.com.ar/
NH Hotels are the W hotels of South America...stylish...
BelAir is in a good location near Plaza Vincinte Lopez....and is newly refurbished.....
Other very good choices include:
http://www.artsuites.com.ar
http://www.designsuites.com
http://www.mayla.com.ar
http://www.hojoar.com/hoteles/florida/reservas.htm
http://www.dazzlerhotel.com/
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/hd/BUEPT?_franchisee=BUEPT¤tBrandId=EX;jsessionid=PR44WKMN4QH5JJICRZLSHPVFAKHDGIY4
All are located either in Recoleta or downtown, the two primary areas for hobbyists. None are more than a 3-4peso cab ride away from the night time action....
You mentioned the Etoile..the primary advantage of the Etoile is location, right in the heart of Recoleta's restuarant row and less than a five minute walk from half a dozen of the chica clubs....on the downside the beds are lousy and the whole place needs to be refurbished.....
Register as a double to avoid hassles bringing in chicas.
You might also consider using Mayra www.argentinago.com to help with your reservations. She can save you time and normally she can save you money as well. She can also take care of nagging little details such as airport transportation and cell phone rental or a city tour....for your mongering needs, use Roxanne...she will set you up with chicas for a fee of 10dollars....very useful for first timers and those who speak minimal Spanish.
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Thank you so much, MGB! Do you guys think a week is a good length of time for a first visit? I also see that many of you do use Roxanne for hobbying. I do speak Spanish, and I'm wondering if other than the language there would be any advantage to using her. In general I prefer to find my own. Please advise, and thanks!
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Doc,
My first trip to BA was 1 month, and my second was only 10 days. I don't think 1 week is long enough. If you can fit in another week I would do so. If you read so of the old posts you'll find that alot of guys would plan on staying a week and when they arrive and see how great it is they do everything they can to extend their vacation.
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Doc,
I have been to BsAs 10 times in two years. My first few trips were measured in days.....now they are measured in months....3 months on my last trip was not nearly enough......
BsAs is a wonderful city and Argentina is a wonderful country...though it should be said that the appeal here is more to hobbyists who like getting laid while on vacation than to hobbyists who vacation to get laid.
The quisissental trip to Argentina is more than sex alone. It is as much aesthetic as sensual; as much gastronomic as prurient. Pack your bags for a long stay if catching vibrant nonhobbying nightlife and exploring the charms of daytime Buenos Aires in between sessions with chicas appeals to you....and do take a couple of extra days to visit the Argentine countryside, whether to the ski slopes, Patagonia, Iguazu Falls, or simply a day trip to an estancia near Buenos Aires.....
