Hotel Castelar

Frommer's Review

The Hotel Castelar was a popular stopping point for Spanish-language literary stars during Argentina's golden years as an intellectual center in the 1930s. The former room of playwright Federico García Lorca is preserved as a kitschy minimuseum. The dining area was once a confitería (cafe) as culturally important as the Café Tortoni. The Castelar's spa in the hotel's basement, free for guests, is enormous and built in the Turkish style. It's worth paying the nonguest entrance fee ($15/£11) just to see it. Renovations in all units were completed in 2005, but the 1920s wooden touches, speckled glass, and tiled bathroom floors have been retained. The rooms are not very large, but the setup -- a small antechamber with the bedroom to one side, the bathroom to the other -- adds a sense of privacy to the spaces, even when shared by a couple. Suites are similar, with an added living area. For guests with special needs, some units have wider spaces and grip bars in the bathroom.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; small health club; room service; extensive spa; Wi-Fi (free in lobby)

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