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Design Suites Buenos Aires

4.0 of 5
Marcelo T. de Alvear 1683 | Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 1060AAE, Argentina
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Atlanta, GA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

I was actually curious to read through the other comments on this place first because I was conflicted on how to in how to initially review it. The hotel was either under construction or redesign when I arrived in April, but I wasn't particularly concerned about the lack of decor in the lobby - clean, cheap (when I'm paying separate... More

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Houston, Texas
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8 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Contemporary design is particularly well done in the lobby and public areas. The rooms could stand a little spiffing up but, all in all, I was pleased with lots of space, a big closet area, kitchen and large bath in my suite. The view overlooking an historic building and park was really nice, and the staff was even nicer. As... More

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Houston, Texas
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7 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This place could easily be a 4 star but lacked some of the maintenance and updates you would expect. Very stark contemporary look and feel but 20 yr's past it's prime. Desk support staff was adequate and most spoke enough English to be of assistance when my other wise weak Spanish wasn't working. Good continental breakfast. Most areas of interest... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

I paid for 3 nights and went after 18 Hours. Really unbelievable!!! I stayed at the Design Salta and Bariloche in other occasions and were really good hotels, but this is a disaster. Dirty sofa, dirty plates and placemats. Dirty and plastic!!! ceiling on the bathroom. Holes on every towel, the elevator was not working so we had to take... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Design Suites is a beautiful designed hotel that may well do some upkeep maintenance. The hotel is well situated, and includes breakfast. indeed the grout in the bathroom may be somewhat grungy and the towels may have seen better days, but overall it is not a bad choice for a mere US$ 100.00. The staff is helpful and friendly, and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Let me start out by verifying that previous comments posted are all correct, including that the grout in the bathroom is grungy and the metal fixtures are rusty. After having seen pictures of the hotel online, we were really surprised to find towels that were very thin and threadbare with actual holes! The whirlpool bathtub is noticeably old and the... More

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

We booked here a couple of nights because we had stayed at the Design suites in Bariloche, that hotel was very good, so we were expecting the one in Buenos Aires to be similar, but no! the location is good, in Recoleta, and is close to my fave bookstore in the entire world, but I wouldn't book here again. I... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

design suites is fine. the location is excellent. it's so similar to boca -- in terms of aesthetic and price -- may as well stay there. where boca excels -- friendliness and helpfulness of staff and cleanliness and comfort of rooms -- design suites fails. as others have said, the guys at the front desk at design suites are inattentive,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

The hotel was very comfortable. The hotel staff very young and rather cold and unfriendly. There are a few restaurants in the area and a park to chill out close by. I stayed there for 2 nights. They have a bubble bath which was just great after a 24 hour trip. The room was equiped with a micro-wave, and a... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

We stayed here as part of our G Adventures tour, so we didn't stay here out of choice and I wouldn't recommend you stay here if you are looking for accommodation yourself. The main issue we had was with front desk staff - they were lazy and rude. Due to our limited Spanish we had asked them to help us... More

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milogeraghty, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Design Suites Buenos Aires, responded to this review
November 23, 2012

Dear Missriss, We would like to thank you for your reviews. Any comment, good or bad, helps us improve the quality of our service. We are sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your stay with us, and we are going to take your comments about the front desk staff, the shower, and the bedding. Thank you again for taking... More

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Also Known As:
Design Suites And Towers Hotel Buenos Aires
Design Suites And Towers Hotel
Design Hotel Buenos Aires
Address: Marcelo T. de Alvear 1683 | Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 1060AAE, Argentina
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Region: Argentina > Capital Federal District > Buenos Aires
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#82 Luxury Hotels in Buenos Aires
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Impeccable contemporary design, rooms with city views and hydro massage bathtubs can be enjoyed just 1 block from elegant Santa Fe Avenue. The lobby boasts an indoor reflecting pool and an art gallery. Wi-Fi is free.Design Suites Buenos Aires offers 4-star style facilities just 4 blocks from Callao subway station. Guests have free access to a top of the line gym 1 block and a half away.Air conditioned rooms feature designer style furniture with minimalistic inspired décor. There are flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes with microwaves and coffee makers.A full buffet breakfast with croissants and regional jams can be enjoyed in the dining area, decorated with local artwork. The restaurant offers a varied dining menu and room service.The historic Recoleta Cemetery and world renowned Colon Theater are less than 10 blocks away.Jorge Newbery Airport is 3 miles from the Suites. Private parking is available nearby. ... more   less 
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