Located on Calle Arroyo, one of the most idyllic tree-lined streets in the luxurious Recoleta neighborhood, Hotel Casa Lucía is the latest hotel to arrive in Buenos Aires. Located in the former Edificio Mihanovich—a 20-story Neoclassical building first constructed in 1928 and recently renovated by designed by Torrado Arquitectos and Fernanda Schuch Studios—the property and its 142 rooms and suites are evocative of the city’s yesteryear charm. Both Porteños and guests alike congregate in the hotel’s common areas, especially the ground floor, where an impressive glass-encased, white-and-black-tiled courtyard awaits. Here, guests can dine at the Cantina Restaurant for brunch and sip cocktails at the adjacent Le Club Bacan.
Amenities: Restaurant, bar, extensive brunch, spa, gym
Editor’s Tip: Don’t miss brunch, a fanciful affair offering the best spread in Buenos Aires.
Address: Arroyo 841, C1007AAB Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photo: Courtesy of Park Hyatt
In a city known for historic mansions, the Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires in Recoleta is one of the finest of them all. For over 50 years, the palace—designed by French architect León Dourge in the 1930s for the prestigious Duhau family—was a private residence until it was converted into a hotel in 2006. Still, the Italian marble, Russian chandeliers, French oak panels, and Turkish carpets of this Neoclassical mansion shine, preserving the city’s golden age of architecture for those eager to stay in one of the 165 luxury rooms and suites split between the original palace and the newer, more modern wing.
