Located at the more affluent end of Avenida 9 de Julio, the Four Seasons stands out as one of the more special classic grande-dames in the city. Offering only the most luxurious of amenties, the most exquisite rooms and a world-acclaimed spa, it is unsurprisingly a favourite with a host of visiting A-listers - some of which can struggle to get a room.
Telephone: +54 11 4321 1200
Price: from USD 445
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The Buenos Aires branch of the Four Seasons chain is approaching urban hotel perfection. The Argentines have given this outfit a hint of sophistication, while their Canadian godfathers have ensured it is run like clockwork – so much so that the only chink in the Four Seasons’ armour is a slightly ropey surround sound system in the suites.
The minibars are impeccable. The building was taken over from the Hyatt in 2000 and a lavish refurbishment was completed in 2001; the end product will not fail to impress. Located at the posh end of Avenida 9 de Julio, the Four Seasons is armed with 138 rooms and 27 suites, seven of which are found in the Belle Époque mansion built by Robert Prentice in 1916 for newly-weds Felix de Alzaga Unzue and Elena Peña.
‘La Mansion’ sits proudly behind the hotel’s modern tower – where the 700 square metre spa is housed – and swimming pool (one of the few outdoor pools in the city). The main façade of La Mansion is built in stone imported from Paris, while inside the musky scent of the vintage interior takes guests back to Buenos Aires’ Belle Époque.
Now, almost a century after the Mansion’s construction, the Rolling Stones, U2, and Argentina’s favourite English son, Robbie Williams, have become regular guests when on tour, and royalty has also stayed here. The word in the elevators is that Mick Jagger prefers the modern tower, while Robbie likes the Mansion. So popular is the Four Seasons that during his ‘Close Encounters’ tour, Robbie could not get a room. He went to the Faena instead.
