My husband and I stayed at the Claridge one night pre-cruise and two nights post cruise recently (Feb-March 2008) and were happy with the accommodations. We paid $153 US a night which is a lot less than the big chain hotels charge in Buenos Aires. The rooms were small compared to North American standards, but the bed was very comfortable and the room and bathroom were very clean. (only Spanish channels on tv, but that was no big deal) The free wireless and wired internet worked well (bring a data cable for the wired and an Argentine plug) in the room and also in the business center. The pleasant gym, and pool area was also clean and comfortable. This would be nice place to spend time waiting til it is time to go the airport. (Make sure to leave yourself about 3 hours to complete all the requirements of leaving from the Buenos Aires airport) We enjoyed the included breakfast buffet and sitting around in the cool bar for our room to be ready pre-check-in and after check-out on the day we left. The front desk staff and concierge all spoke very good English and were extremely pleasant and helpful with storing our baggage before check-in and after check-out, giving directions, cashing traveler’s checks, and organizing cabs to the port for the cruise and to the airport. As well, their suggestions and arrangements for restaurants and city tours were bang-on. The hotel is just 100 yards or so away from the touristy pedestrian mall-shopping district on Florida St. (watch out for pick-pockets).









