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I am going to BA in June, and it seems that the Etoile is booked full. Any recommendations for a nice, inexpencive and girl friendly hotel in the Recoleta area?
Thank you,
Viking
Viking,
The Etoile is probably getting popular...Ha, ha. Seriously though, it was sold out the day I checked out. There was a dramatic difference the week I arrived vs. the week I checked out.
I am going back in December and I am about ready to book with the Design Suites. The rooms on the website look very nice and modern. I emailed with their reservation desk this morning and she said it was $80 US + 21% VAT for a junior suite with a Queen size bed. She assured me guests were not a problem as long as they registered at the front desk. It looks pretty nice. Granted it's about $30 US more per night but it may be worth it. The neighborhood it's in is called "Barrio Norte" and she said is 5 blocks from Recoleta.
[url]http://www.designsuites.com[/url]
Can anyone that has stayed here before post a brief report on the condition of the hotel/rooms/staff/etc. ? I would greatly appreciate it.
Saint,
Thank you for your 2 replies, and thank you for the great posts from your trip!
Viking
You're welcome Viking. Also, if you're dead set on the Recoleta area you might want to check out the information below. Jackson, or any other more knowledgeable guys that have been to B.A. frequently, I'd appreciate your opinion on other hotels that are a good choice besides the Etoile.
Ulises Suites in Recoleta (I'm copying and pasting an email from Veronica from the Ulises). The penthouse looks awesome on their website. I still think the Design Suites looks better.
The $54 US / per night rate is for a Studio Apartment of a ambient, with queen size bed, safety box, tv cable, telephone, kitchenette completely equipment and bathroom complete as well. More details you can look at their web site.
And the price of their Penthouse that has a very beautiful room, 2 bathrooms, safety box, living room, kitchenette with a little bar, 2 tv cables with VCR. The price of the penthouse its u$s 115 dolars incl taxes and continental breakfast.
Best Regards,
Verónica
reservas@ulisesrecoleta.com.ar
Saint:
Did you ask the folks at Ulises Suites if they were girl-friendly?
Hulk,
I didn't ask it like that. I told Veronica that I knew several girls in Buenos Aires that were "friends". I asked her if it would be a problem if they spent the night with me. She said as long as they registered there would be no problems. However, I would like to hear from hombres that might have stayed there before. I'm not sure if there are any better deals. She wouldn't quote a price in pesos for December because it was too far away. If you email her she might be able to quote you a price in pesos if you are staying in the next month or so.
Interesting enough, I emailed the Etoile today just to see if they would book a room for December. Yes, they will. And the rate was even lower than I just payed last week. It was like 160 pesos + 21% tax for a Diplomatic Suite.
When I emailed a lady at the alojargentina email address....she said she could find me a private, furnished apartment in the Recoleta area for about $35 US to $60 US per night as long as I stayed at least 3 nights. That included maid service daily. So many possibilities..good luck.
Not to beat a dead horse or anything but felt remiss if I didn't at least mention this. Definitely email me and I will refer you to a good contact in Buenos Aires. [email]saintofba@hotmail.com[/email]
This lady is great. Her attitude is so good! She told me anything is possible. She doesn't charge a fee as I believe the hotels pay her a commission for bringing her business. I was told the price I was getting from Design Suites was the rock bottom price. Mayra was able to get me a better rate. I think the hotels allow special pricing to people like her that live in Buenos Aires and set this up.
My price quote on a Junior Suite is $65 US + 21% tax or $105 + $21% for a one bedroom Suite. She is also working on finding me a hotel to stay at in Mar Del Plata. I told her that I planned to check in a hotel in Buenos Aires for a few days, then go to Mar Del Plata for 4 nights and asked if the hotel could just hold my stuff and not charge me for the room while I'm gone. Her answer was, "anything is possible with enough time". That is the kind of words you like to hear.
Just think if Jackson added a Priceline.com type feature for hotel rooms in Buenos Aires on this site...(You could be rich buddy!) LOL
Enjoy life all.
Starfe told me about this new hotel in the Recoleta area.
[url]http://www.artsuites.com.ar/ingles/rates.html[/url]
Rate says $68 US and $108 for an executive apartment vs. Premium apartment. I would suggest emailing Mayri and letting her see if she can get a better price for you.
[email]mayri05@hotmail.com[/email]
She has already saved me some money on bookings.
She is working on Mar Del Plata hotels for me now. She says "Manantiales Hotel is a 5 star hotel", and the rate for U$S 40/night which automatically tells me it's probably a 3 star hotel but might work.
There are many possibillities in or near the Recoleta area with the estimated 64,000 taxi's.
If you want value and friendly hotel -
Hotel Plaza Francia
[url]http://www.hotelplazafrancia.com/english/contenedor.htm[/url]
60 US dollars a night for a hotel room? That seems absurdly high considering people are waiting in lines to buy US dollars now in Buenos Aires.
US cash is like gold now because there is a high probability that the exchange rate will drop further...buy low with dollars...before it rises again...sell high.
Citydude,
Have booked a flight to BA in June. I've been quoted $60 a night incl tax for a standard, or $75 for a junior suite. They seem like great prices, but after shiney's comments, is it too much or can I get a better deal?
Also, I assume its visitor friendly, is that true?
Thanks for any info.
SteveC, Shiny & Others:
Some guys may disagree with me but I really think you guys need to keep things in perspective. Buenos Aires isn't Costa Rica, Mexico, or Thailand. Keep in mind that some of these rooms you're now paying $60 US a night for went for much higher than that before January. Granted, I cannot fathom paying over $100 US a night for a bad bed at the Etoile but at the same time I do not expect to pay next to nothing for a really nice hotel in a good area.
Yes, I do think we might see more price fluctuations in the market that may cause prices to dip a little further but places like the Alvear Hotel are still charging around $200 US/ night.
Same principle with the girls. Pay what you think is fair. This devaluation is great for us but it is HORRIBLE for the local residents. Also, keep in mind that if it gets significantly worse, the girls will get up and move to other countries to work. Just some things to think about.... Good luck.
** P.S. Also keep in mind at that particular hotel the $60 US includes the 21% tax. That 21% tax adds up if you're staying multiple nights.
Saint
Point taken. Thanks for the advice. Its my first time in BA and I don't want to look like a cheapskate.
I am coming to BA on business in about 2 weeks. Can someone suggest a few nice hotels that have decent rates AND that are not located far from the action, which I understand is mostly located around the Recoleta area. Please post here or feel free to mail me directly asiaman18@hotmail.com
Thanks for any advice.