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White Shark,
I second your opinion about the Murano Hotel being a great place to stay. The jacuzzi, FREE high speed internet, great location (1 block from Hooks, Catto's, Ness) and a wonderfull staff that even helped me translate and book my spanish only speaking escorts. They never gave me a hassle EVER. When I was there is was about $87/night. A very good deal especially with FREE HIGH SPEED internet.
All you wanted to know about Art Suites and more:
Small lobby with modern minimalist decor with two elevators. One located in front for the 2 bedroom apartments and another behind for the 1 bedroom apartments. Second floor apartments are used as staff offices, think the offices close at 6-7pm.
Large supermarket located a couple of blocks away; great place to stock up on goodies like half bottles of Chandon, a locally produced sparkling wine. One can get pastries, empanadas (try the ones with meat and raisins), prepared food (not really good) on the second floor of supermarket; on Saturdays, they sell grilled meats (not bad). Think they may have a delivery service; those bottles of soda, water and sparkling wines can get heavy, lol.
A pharmacy, couple of restaurants and banks are nearby.
Reasons to stay at Art Suites:
1. In-room high speed internet (One-time charge of USD30, extra USD15 if the technician has to come in). Free internet use in the office.
2. Suites have balconies except for 3rd floor where one gets a terrace.
3. Friendly staff - I recall the housecleaning ladies even telling me that I didn't have to tip them everyday. The night doorman doesn't speak much English but is very friendly and cool about the chicas.
4. Quiet, Upper middle class neighborhood located on the outer limits of Recoleta - I loved standing on the balcony during sunset and looking at the surrounding apartment blocks.
5. Reasonably priced local calls. Actually last time, they even waived the charges for my local calls, talk about customer service.
6. Reasonably priced laundry service - Did a whole load of drycleaning and got charged about 6 dollars, no mark ups here.
7. Nice, firm mattress.
8. Lots of privacy with private entrance to each apartment- think Art Suites only has 15 suites so most of the time, it feels like you're the only one staying in the building.
9. Large sliding door leading to balcony and windows in several corners of the apartment, allowing for lot of ventilation.
10. No minibar with overpriced drinks for the chicas to raid.
11. One can view the lobby via a closed circuit camera linked to the television. If you're waiting for a taxi in the lobby and do not wish to be seen, sit on the couch.
Reasons Not to stay at Art Suites:
1. Not centrally located like the Etoile
2. One has to be buzzed in at the main entrance; the older ladies on the second floor control the door in the daytime and the doorman takes over at night.
3. Some may feel uncomfortable treating it as a mongering pad with the older ladies running the place in the daytime.
4. No onsite gym but there are two gyms located a couple of blocks away.
5. Small breakfast consisting of media lunas, juice and coffee till 10am but one can easily russle up some eggs and bacon in the small kitchen.
6. No room service.
7. Limited housekeeping hours, think they leave at 2pm.
8. Not sure if night doorman has extra key if you happen to lose yours at the clubs.
9. Pretty much a DIY place. For example, if you need more towels, you probably have to go down to the office and ask.
Hi, Guys:
This post is related to Mayra's services and what is going on with her. Her partner screwed her up and Mayra is not working anymore for Argentinago.com.
This week she is starting with her own and new company, so she changed her email address and her cell. phone. She is still providing the tourist services she used to and with the same and also more dedication, because now, she understood that she works for herself and she hasn't any monthly salary; everything depends on her skills and dedication.
As I know her for almost two years, and I know how hard she likes to work and how much she likes to provide a good service and take care of the guys' needs, I am one of her supporters in her new challenge and I want to recommend as I always did, her services. Also because although we are not partners, since we first met, Jackson led us to cooperate, and we did it, and as a result we are taking care of you like a coordinated team; she provides the beds and I call the stuff to be put on the beds!!!!
So, we need to be patient with her these first weeks, she is starting again, and she really wants to work for you; the guys of the forum.
Any problem you could have with her ex agency, you'll need to solve it with them, because they want to play the fool now, and they are responsible for the services they've already arranged with you, although their best employee is not working with them anymore. But of course, you can email Mayra and as usual, she will try to help you in case you have a problem with her ex agency and if they persist in not taking responsabilities, relax, you can cancel the services with them and go straight to Mayra's, because now she is the head and she is a responsible person.
Her new email address is: MAYRABRILL@ARGENTINA.COM
Her new cell. phone is: 155 307 3300.
Kisses, Roxana.
I wish Mayra the best on her new venture and will be using her expertise for my July trip.
Starfe
After getting tons a solid referrals from quaility posters on this board (Moondog and Saint, several others) I decided to try Mayra's travel services. (Apartment, Hotel, Rent-a-Car--and plenty of restaurant recommendations).
She was, as everyone states, wonderful and trust worthy and was there for me 100% on my three weeks in BA.
I wish her the best in her new venture and encourage everyone headed to BA to use her.
LA Larry
Ditto,
I too booked my accomadations (again) with Mayra´s help. As always, everything has been perfect as arranged by her. The extra mile she goes to makes all the difference for me.}
EZE
Hello Forum,
I stayed at the Dazzler last year and it was fine. No hassle with the chicas. Is the Dazzler still a visitor friendly place? Haven't heard much about it this year. Am planning a return to BA in June. Thanks.
Fellows,
Just wanted to add my recommendation of Mayra's travel services. Mayra made some flight and hotel bookings in Argentina and Brazil for me recently after she started on her own.
We made all the arrangements over the phone and a few hours later the tickets and hotel vouchers were delivered to my hotel in Buenos Aires. Everything worked well and I have already recieved the correct credit card billings.
I encourage everybody to support her small business venture.
Steven,
Yes the Dazzler is still chica friendly, I was there in March.
Enjoy your June trip.
FH
A quick note
Last time time I was in BA I spent a few nights in the Alvear Hotel a very plush hotel right in front of Black's. No problem to bring in a lady. The service is sooo good that they check on her ID upon leaving. Talk about privacy for the gentleman.
I was also at the Caesar Park (the place looks nice but bathrooms are small and the air conditioning was working very badly). The lady registered with me upon arrival and left freely.
I will be back in BA next week and I just can't wait.
On my most recent visit I stayed for the first time at the Hilton Puerto Madero, which I highly recommend. The only possible downside to this place is its location. Out of the hub-bub of Microcentro and Recoleta, this can be both a plus and a minus.
-Uncle Otto
I'm looking for a cheap hotel {US$20-25 daily} for 2 weeks in July. My only concerns are cleanliness and quiet in either B Norte, Congesso, or similar area close in. I don't need guests in room as I prefer albergues{sp?} for nightly activities.
Does anyone know any of these places?
Hotel Eleven Palace
Hotel Lyon
Hotel Prince
Hotel Republica
Gran Hotel Argentino
They all look real charming on the internet, but we have all been fooled by internet pictures before.
Thanks in advance.
I've been to Buenos Aires 2 times (2000 and 2002) and each time I stayed at the Phoenix Hotel.
Its on San Martin close to Avenida Cordoba, across the street from Orleans Cafe. They charge $50ar a nite if you pay cash. A nice hotel, friendly staff that speaks some English there. Clean rooms, queen size beds (a little lumpy mattresses) and a BIG buffet breakfast each morning thats included in the price.
And the best thing, they are chica friendly. They do check the woman's ID and will make her register. But its at no extra price.
Anyway, I'll be in BA later in the year and looking forward to staying there. So long.
Seismo, I can recommend the Gran Hotel Vedra in the 1300 block of Avenida de Mayo (Congreso), south side of the street, for less than $20 US per day, breakfast included. A bit shabbier but with a very nice staff is Hotel Marbella, 42 pesos a day (cash or credit card and they do take Amex), on the north side of the 1200 block of Avenida de Mayo. Breakfast also included. In either case, try to get an interior room and/or bring earplugs. Vedra charges a bit more for the interior rooms but that is offset by a discount for stays of four or more nights (Marbella doesn't offer that).
Just a quick note about the Dazzler. They are so chica friendly they would have carried the women up to the room for me.
I like that it is nicer than other hotels this chica friendly. I saw 2 of those in hanging with other mongers. I have the money, so it is worth it. If this matters to you, I highly recommend it. Is it really that much money? Not really.
I even got to BA earlier than expected and they let me into a clean room at 10 am (instead of the regular 3 pm check-in) so I could nap before heading out for my first mongering session.