Auge Buenos Aires

Frommer's Review

Alejandro Guiggi opened this private-room pension in 2004 in a renovated apartment building near the Supreme Court building. His idea was to make a conventillo- (Italian immigrant rooming house) style location for guests to have a better understanding of turn-of-the-20th-century Buenos Aires. He expanded the size of his small hotel in 2006. Faithfully restored details include wooden sashes on the windows, ceiling moldings, and stained-glass details throughout the rooms and public areas. The color pattern and antique furniture he has chosen call to mind a bordello, adding a bit of kitsch to the complex. Many of the rooms also have balconies and French doors, adding to the old-style atmosphere. Rooms can be rented for the day, week, or month with varying prices, becoming significantly less expensive with more time rented. Bathrooms for ten of the rooms are shared and include whimsical sinks made from buckets and stools. Six rooms have private bathrooms and are quieter than the main areas of the pension. Breakfast is included, and guests have 24-hour access and full use of the communal kitchen. One drawback is that there is no air-conditioning, but there is some in the public areas. They are planning to add some in the future to the rooms. Wi-Fi access is available for free in most of the hotel, but the strength of the signal will vary depending on the room.

Facilities:
Communal kitchen; Wi-Fi; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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