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H O T E L + F O O D
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VitrumHotel
BehindVitrumHotel’s colorful
facade, its urban spa indulges
guestswith an open-air terrace
high above the trendy boutiques
and restaurants of thePalermo
Hollywood neighborhood.Wooden
loungers, a relaxing outdoor Jacuzzi,
a garden and an indoor art space,
andbrightly coloredmodern lounges
and suites flankedwith sunny interior
courtyardsmakeVitrum one of the
trendiest spots on theBuenosAires
boutique hotel scene. From$290.
2.
Esplendor
BuenosAires
While the rooms at Esplendor are
lush and comforting, it’s the popular
art createdby a group of Argentine
artists calledMondongo thatwill
really catch your eye. The avant-
gardemixed-media installations
situated throughout the hotel’s
corridors and restaurant feature
portraits of Argentinefigures
likeEvaPerón, CarlosGardel,
andÁstor Piazzolla. And even
though theEsplendor (formerly
theHotel Phoenix) has kept up
the traditional look of its exterior,
don’t be fooled: The interior has
been thoroughlymodernized and
is outfittedwith every high-tech
amenity imaginable. From$175.
3.
248Finisterra
The 10 rooms at this cozy spot in
Las Cañitas are stylish and airy, but
it’s the common areas thatmake
the hotel shine. The outdoor hot tub,
rooftopdeck area, andgarden spaces
aremagnets for youngArgentine
celebrities— and hip
porteños
know
that in this growing neighborhood,
having a place to crash after an
elegant dinner or shopping spree
is a great improvement for the up-
and-comingbarrio. From$225.
