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Frommer's Highly Recommended

This basic hotel, built in 1978, is virtually unknown to the North American market, with the majority of its clients coming from South America (even though all staff members speak English). Since my last edition, this hotel has doubled its prices, in keeping with the hotel space crunch. Guests here get to take advantage of the hotel's convenient location, a few blocks from Teatro Colón. The hotel is situated overlooking Plaza Libertad, which is set against Avenida 9 de Julio. Front rooms have excellent views, but they can be on the noisy side, as there is no double glazing on the windows. All rooms are on the small side but are exceptionally bright with floor-to-ceiling windows. Corner rooms offer the most space. Ask about connecting rooms if coming in a group or family. Large closets and a combination desk and vanity space round out the rooms. Lights and air-conditioning are controlled by a single panel over the bed. The small smoke-glass mirrored lobby has a staircase leading to the large and bright restaurant. Breakfast is served here, and they offer an excellent value on their prix-fixe lunches and dinners, which run about US$3 to US$5 (£1.60-£2.65).

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Buenos Aires, 2nd Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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