Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires' grande dame since 1932, Alvear Palace Hotel presides over the tree-lined avenues of Recoleta with Belle Époque splendor. Crystal chandeliers, Louis XV furniture and butler-drawn baths coexist with a state-of-the-art spa, while the city's finest steakhouses and tango milongas are steps away.
Av. Alvear 1891, C1129AAA Buenos Aires, Argentina
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About 40 minutes by car from Ezeiza International Airport.
The concierge arranges reservations at the best milongas and tango shows.
The hotel offers currency exchange; many exchange offices nearby.