Location. The Hotel Ayres de Recoleta is a non smoking hotel one half block from the Village Promenade and four blocks from the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the tango and is often called "the Paris of South America. A walk through the Recolata neighborhood, with its wide tree lined streets and marble facades reinforces the city's European appeal. Lying along the Rio de la Plata, an estuary into which flows the Rios Parana and Uruguay, the city maintains it's European heritage. Many attractions await visitors to the area, including the Casa de Gobierno, also known as the Casa Rosada because of its pink hue. The building houses the offices of the President, and it is here that Juan and Eva Peron addressed throngs of citizens from the lofty balcony.
Hotel Features. On site amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a jetted tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Guest laundry facilities are available and there are safe deposit boxes at the front desk. The friendly multilingual staff offers tour assistance and limited room service is available. There is complimentary Internet service in the lobby and the hotel provides complimentary continental breakfasts.
Guestrooms. These non smoking units feature cooking facilities with a refrigerator, microwave oven and coffeemaker. They also include cable television, high speed Internet access and DVD players. Video game consoles and portable audio systems are available for a surcharge.
Expert Tip. The Galerias Pacifico is located in the city center, between Cordoba and Viamonte on Florida Street. Built to resemble the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan, this mall features exclusive shops, food and free lunchtime concerts.
