Frommer's Review
The French budget chain Ibis has done it again, bringing their inexpensive chain to the Argentine capital. Though it looks like every other Ibis the world over, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff is strictly Argentine. Well located on Plaza Congreso, adjacent to the Madres de Plaza de Mayo office, all rooms here have street views, and many face the plaza directly. High floors offer good views of the surrounding city and Congreso. Double-glazed windows lock out noise in this busy location. The rooms are a good size for this price range, and all of them are identical, with a peach-and-mint color pattern. They are all doubles, but an extra bed can be added at a few pesos more for children. Some rooms are connected, so if coming as a family or a group of friends, make sure to request this specifically. Three rooms are also available for those with disabilities. All rooms have cable TV and a small desk workspace. High-speed Internet is available in their small business center, along with Wi-Fi access, for about US$1.50 (78p) an hour. Bathrooms are bright and clean, all with shower stalls only (no tubs). Only small packets of shampoo or tiny soap bars come in the bathroom, so if staying a few days, you may want to bring some of your own trial-size packets. The slight disadvantages here are that the beds are not the city's firmest and there is no minibar. In an effort to keep costs down, there are no bellboys to help with luggage, which might be a consideration for the elderly or those with disabilities when visiting. Safes and hair dryers are not in the rooms but are available in the lobby concierge area. The restaurant is Argentine with a basic menu and is an incredible value at about US$6 (£3.15) for a prix-fixe dinner offering, and US$1 to US$3 (50p-£1.60) for most lunch items a-la-carte. Breakfast is not included in the rates but costs only about US$3.50 (£1.90) per person. The hotel is naturally popular with French tourists, and most of the staff speaks Spanish, English, and French. You'll also find a lot of college-age backpackers here.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; concierge; business center w/Internet and Wi-Fi; laundry service; safe
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