The location is fantastic. San Telmo is a wonderful place to stay in BA. This is where the tango happens, and the antique market was v impressive. It's also close to the centre of the city. The look of the hotel is stunning, set amongst a courtyard with lovely rooms. We had a superior room on the top floor, and... More

We had a lovely stay at Hotel Babel to kick off our two week Argentina vacation in January. The hosts were very nice, helpful, and great to just talk to. After one night in the hotel, they gave us a room upgrade to accommodate another couple. It was a nice little perk, and we didn't have to worry about anything... More

We arrived early in the morning after a flight from London so it was greatly appreciated when the lovely young man on reception offered us a coffee and took the time to make some recommendations. They even arranged for the room to be ready a couple of hours earlier than check in. I thought the atmosphere of the hotel was... More

Buenos Aires was looking pretty wan and colorless after 8 weeks in Brazil when the taxi driver pulled up in front of a bright purple building and said "Hotel Babel". Inside I was warmly greeted by name and offered refreshments. The young man behind the desk answered all my questions, asked a few of his own and provided me with... More

We arrived at the hotel in the late afternoon and was told that the maid hadn't shown up all day and that someone else should be arriving shortly to clean the room but it would be another hour before our room was ready. Not wanting to make a fuss, we left our bags and walked around the market in San... More

We had advised the hotel that due to an overnight flight from the uk we would arriving at about 10am Appreciating that check in might not be possible at that time we expected to have to wait We had a very friendly welcome and were advised that our room would be ready at noon Nevertheless on returning at 12.30 we... More

It's so rare in tourism (particularly in chain hotels) to find places which offer you a genuine, personal welcome. This is exactly what happens at Babel. Juan, the manager, made us feel completely at home and offered us free tea and coffee and a token for a free drink at the bar (a particularly appreciated touch). The hotel also displays... More

This place knows hot to tick all the boxes! It really isnt' that hard be a good hotel. This hotel shows how it's done. They offer great rooms, nice bathrooms (large shower areas), really comfortable beds (sleep quality is everything), quiet at night, amazing breakfast, a truly fantastic deck staff (extremely helpful and actually entertaining), as well as a comfortable... More

We stayed at Hotel Babel in San Telmo for 5 days prior to our South American cruise from Buenos Aires. We certainly enjoyed this boutique hotel and could not recommend it more. The staff were just the best, very friendly and polite, and all speak English, they can arrange everything, even a Polo Match to watch. Breakfast was fresh and... More