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BoBo Hotel
Guatemala 4882 | Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars
asheltzer 1 contribution
Bethesda, MD
Nov 18, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Wow. I honestly can't see how reviewers could be disappointed with the Bobo Hotel. My husband and I stayed at the Bobo for three nights at the beginning of our trip to Argentina. It was outstanding. The staff was simply incredible -- very attentive, excellent English, and eager to please. Their recommendations and assistance made all the difference in our stay.

The hotel itself was great. It's in the best area in Buenos Aires. Our room, the Minimalist, was small but very nicely decorated. The breakfasts exceeded our expectations. One reviewer said it was "just a few pastries." I don't know whether the breakfast has changed, but there was an extensive menu (fruit, eggs, french toast, granola, etc.) and all was yummy.

All in all, I'd highly recommend the Bobo Hotel. We also stayed at the Mine Hotel. The Mine was very modern and, while we enjoyed our stay there, it really can't compare to the service we found at the Bobo.

  • Liked — The staff and the breakfasts
  • Disliked — Everything was excellent
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 24, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Great stay

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5 of 5 stars
salstar77 4 contributions
Irvine, California
Sep 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My family and I stayed at the Hotel Bobo for 7 days.
The location is great. Near fabulous boutiques and signature chef restaurants. It's a 15 minutes taxi drive from everywhere else in the city you may want to go.
The staff, especially the concierges are fabulous! They are very professional and very attentive.
Every recommendation they made was just what we liked and what we wanted. I highly recommend you let them make reservations for you, whether it be for a tour, a restaurant or a show.
They arranged a polo game tour for us and it was fabulous!
The breakfasts were excellent. We didn't have dinner at the hotel, but we could tell that the quality of the food was very good.
My only complaint would be the cigarette smoke we could at times smell in our room. I believe it came from the utilities room the staff used in our floor.
But other than that, I would highly recommend it.

  • Liked — the quaint boutique hotel feeling
  • Disliked — the cigarette smoke
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since September 29, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Fantastic Stay

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5 of 5 stars
CaroPanda 3 contributions
Washington, D.C.
Sep 10, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I stayed at Hotel Bobo for five nights in August and loved every minute of it. We booked the Minimalist Room and were happy with all aspects of it. The bathroom was spotless and the shower was amazing. The bed was comfy and the room itself was quite spacious. The outdoor patio was also an added bonus. We left Buenos Aires for four days in the middle of our stay and Bobo was happy to let us store our extra luggage while we were gone.

The staff at Hotel Bobo also made our stay a memorable one. They went to great lengths to ensure that we were enjoying our time in the city. Every recommendation was spot on and it was very nice to have assistance with making reservations for dinners out. The personal attention we received from the staff at Hotel Bobo was outstanding.

The location of the hotel was also a huge plus. Tons of great parillas and bars surround the hotel. I loved the neighborhood - lots of great shops, food and bars.

The bar at Hotel Bobo is also great. You'll get "welcome drink" vouchers upon check in, which are good for any of their mixed drinks, beers and wines. The pisco sours are amazing. We ate at the hotel restaurant one night as well. It is great food, but is not classic Argenitinian. The free breakfast served in the morning is also more than generous.

Hotel Bobo clearly tries hard to be hip, but it is not over the top. It is a perfect spot for young people who enjoy personal attention and want to take advantage of all that B.A. has to offer - without feeling like a tourist.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 15, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Can't wait to come back

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5 of 5 stars
Dumbbell 5 contributions
Harrogate
Aug 22, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

In the competitive area of Palermo in BA, we were delighted we had chosen to stay in Bobo. Hip, cool but without trying too hard, the welcome was so warm and we were even given big bear bugs goodbye. The wine bar/restaurant was bijou but with delicious food and, of course, wine and the rooms were effortlessly chic. Amazing value for money and a terrific start to our holiday in Argentina. We also loved the Palermo region; think Islington but with better restaurants and sunshine! We had a wonderful meal in Cloony for example. Have fun!

  • Liked — The welcome, the rooms, location, the city
  • Disliked — nothing!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay January 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 22, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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Absolutely overated

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2 of 5 stars
All_Over_The_Place12 5 contributions
Austin, Texas
Jul 15, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
3/4 found this review helpful

I have been to Buenos Aires several times and typically stay at the Malabia House in Palermo Soho. After reading the reviews on Trip Advisor, I decided to change and try two newer hotels, Mira Vida and Hotel BoBo. I was extremely suprised that the BoBo was just an average hotel experience, it really didn't seem to live up to the prior reviews. There were some nice elements, the elevator is helpful if you have lots of baggage, the staff was nice enough and all spoke decent English, and the location is great.

The negatives:
The staff: while professional and friendly, seem not really interested in helping the guests or in their roles. I can't put a finger on what the issue is, but I compare the feeling I had with the service at Malabia House and Mira Vida to BoBo and find it coming up very short.
The cigarette smoke: I am not sure if it came up from the restaurant below or from the room next door, but it made it next to impossible to sleep without the window wide open. On a cold winters night, this was not a great option.
The room decor: looking a little tired compared to the glossy photos. Nice, but again relative to their competition not up to par.
The Breakfast: Again, not great. They served a few pastry options and coffee. The service was surly (maybe hungover).

Overall, this was an average hotel. The price is higher than average. Given the other, much nicer, options in the area I will not go back to the BoBo.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — heavy cigarette smoke between the rooms
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since December 11, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Address: Guatemala 4882 | Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, Argentina