Open since 1932 in the heart of Recoleta. One hundred and ninety-seven rooms in Belle Époque French-style architecture, with butler service in every room. Buenos Aires' grande dame — and South America's most refined heritage luxury hotel.
"Open since 1932 in Recoleta. 197 rooms in Belle Époque French-style with butler service in every room. South America's most refined heritage luxury hotel."
Alvear Palace Hotel opened in 1932 in the heart of Recoleta — Buenos Aires' most refined neighbourhood, the Argentine capital's equivalent of Paris's 8th arrondissement, with the city's finest dining, luxury shopping, gallery scene, and cemetery (the famous Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Perón is buried) — designed in Belle Époque French style as the city's flagship luxury hotel. The property has been continuously operated as a luxury hotel for 93 years; ownership has remained with the Sutton family for most of that period, and the hotel's defining service feature — butler service in every guest room, regardless of category — has been continuous since opening.
The 197 rooms split between the entry-level Superior Rooms (in the property's smaller categories, with restored period architectural detail), Deluxe Rooms with the larger configurations, the Junior Suites and Suites, and the multi-bedroom Suites including the Royal Suite (the property's flagship, with substantial private outdoor terrace and the most preserved period architectural features). Every room comes with butler service — the brand's defining heritage element — and substantial period furniture, marble bathrooms, and the consistent Belle Époque hospitality aesthetic.
The grounds — the heated indoor swimming pool, the comprehensive Alvear Spa, the fitness centre, the multi-restaurant complex, and the property's grand public spaces with original 1932 marble and chandeliers — make Alvear comprehensively-equipped despite its historic-heritage character. The Alvear Spa runs comprehensive luxury treatments adapted to Argentine wellness traditions.
Dining is at three main restaurants. La Bourgogne is the headline French fine-dining (one of Argentina's most-respected restaurants for over fifty years, with a daily-changing menu drawing on Argentine and French cuisine traditions). L'Orangerie is the all-day. The Alvear Bar is the cocktail venue with the property's signature Argentine-spirit programme. The wine programme is exceptional — among the deepest cellars of any luxury hotel in Latin America, with substantial Argentine Malbec, Cabernet, and Torrontés selections alongside global producers. Service is the consistent Sutton-family-owned standard delivered by a heavily Argentine team. Alvear Palace Hotel is South America's most refined heritage luxury hotel and the property that defines what an Argentine luxury experience means.
The Buenos Aires anniversary at the historic Alvear. Book a Junior Suite. La Bourgogne French fine-dining; the Alvear Bar in the evening; the Recoleta walks. The combination of the Belle Époque architecture, the butler service in every room, and the Sutton-family-owned heritage produces the polished Argentine anniversary.
Alvear Palace Hotel is Argentina's primary business-luxury hotel. The Recoleta location proximate to the Argentine corporate-cultural geography, the comprehensive meeting facilities, and the butler service in every room work for executive corporate travellers. La Bourgogne and the Alvear Bar serve as Buenos Aires corporate-meeting venues.
The Buenos Aires honeymoon at the historic Alvear. The Belle Époque architecture, the Recoleta walks, the La Bourgogne dinner, and the butler service produce a textured Argentine honeymoon. Different from the more contemporary tower options at Park Hyatt or Faena — for couples who want the historic Argentine luxury experience.
Avenida Alvear 1891
Recoleta, Buenos Aires C1129AAA
Heart of Recoleta; 30 min from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 45 min from Ezeiza (EZE)
197 rooms in Belle Époque main building
Superior Room from $500/night
Deluxe Room from $700
Junior Suite from $1,200
Royal Suite from $5,500
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 1 night
Open since 1932 in Recoleta
Butler service in every guest room
La Bourgogne (French fine-dining)
Sutton family-owned
Belle Époque architecture
Open year-round
Peak: October–April (Argentine spring-summer-autumn, book 2 months ahead)
Best value: June–August (Argentine winter)
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-suite office setups standard
From $500/night. The Royal Suite needs direct hotel contact. La Bourgogne dinner reservations book separately for the most-requested tables.
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