We stayed at both the Alvear and Four Seasons in Buenos Aires – if you are choosing between then, the Four Seasons is the definite pick.

For anyone who has stayed at Four Seasons, the set up is familiar. Absolutely excellent service, well maintained etc. Overall, I would say it is better than the average Four Seasons. Location is great. Pool area is beautiful and a perfect escape in summer. Spa is good (I had one massage of a high standard). Food in the hotel is also great. Rooms are excellent – particularly the deluxe premier which would pass for a junior suite in most hotels. Some reviews have suggested that the Four Seasons in bland - could be anywhere. I felt that the mansion which forms part of it is stunningly beautiful and creates something very different.

Downsides – some of the extras are ridiculously priced. The concierge wanted almost $300 for babsitting 3 sleeping children for 4 hours (they have a rule that 3 children need 2 babysitters). A hotel car to the airport costs around $95 - 4 times the price of a taxi. But this is perhaps normal for the type of hotel (although I still find the babysitting extreme) – it is strange considering that other things in the hotel (food, spa treatments etc) are very fairly priced.

Will go back on my next visit (and I certainly won’t return to the Alvear).

Just returned from the Four Seasons Buenos Aires. Stayed for 8 nights. The staff is amazing! Every employee at the hotel including Concierges, housekeeping, front doormen, restaurant staff, lounge staff, business center staff, front desk - were all incredible!
They address you by your name and always had smiles on their faces.
Their attitude was fabulous! We have traveled all over the world- staying at the finest hotels and I would have to say that the employees of this hotel were the best we have ever experienced. Everyone would ask," What else can we do for you?"

Had breakfast included in rate. The buffet was great. Pastries were wonderful! Great service at breakfast.

The rooms were lovely. Great bathrooms.

The concierges gave great recommendations for restaurants, shopping and tours. You can e-mail them in advance of your stay and they will handle all your restaurant reservations, tours etc.

The location is great- in Recoleta area.

One of the managers called our room to ask "how was our stay?"

If you are looking for a 5 star hotel with impeccable service, then the Four Seasons is the hotel for you!

My husband and I stayed at the FourSeasons for 3 nights. The hotel staff, food, and room were excellent. We booked our stay with AMEX Platinum Travel and secured an upgraded room with full daily breakfast and one buffet lunch for 2 .in Mistral Restaurant. The package also included a 4pm check-out, which we did not take advantage of. The room cost was $330.00 plus tax per day for a deluxe room--a great deal if you have the credit card.

Wow... that's all I have to say!

From the minute I arrived at the Four Seasons, I was taken aback by the sincere friendliness of the staff, the opulence of the lobby, and my God, the room was outstanding!

Check in was as smooth as possible. I had lost my credit card, but was able to pay cash up front for the room and tax.

The rooms were magnificent! Try your best to request a high floor room with a view of the city of Buenos Aires. The bathrooms are certainly larger than the standard. Great selection of TV channels for a hotel as well. The room had a minibar and complimentary bottled water.

Service was impeccable throughout the visit. The bellman never forgot my name and always had a moment to chat. Room service was good, but I didn't eat in any of the restaurants.

All together, simply the best!!