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Palermo Viejo Bed & Breakfast
Niceto Vega 4629, Buenos Aires 1414, Argentina
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All Around Fantastic Stay

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5 of 5 stars
loveted 11 contributions
New England
Nov 10, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We just got back from Buenos Aires and absolutely loved our stay at this B&B.

There is no sign out front (which I love) but the address is prominently displayed - just look for the green door and ring the bell. After you check in you get your own key so you can come and go as you please.

When you walk into the building you enter a lovely, small open air courtyard with pretty plants, a couple of chairs and a table. The rooms are situated around this courtyard with a common room in front. The look and feel is funky and eclectic with modern touches such as concrete floors, exposed brick and original art, mixed with antique pieces.

Our room had a lofty feel with tall ceilings, simple furnishings and a very, very comfortable bed - all decorated with fun orange accents. The room was very clean and served us well for 6 nights. We liked the mini fridge for storing our drinking water and leftover pizza.

The staff was very attentive and it seemed as soon as we emerged from our room in the morning the coffee was there - the best coffee we had anywhere in BA by the way! In the US we are big breakfast eaters but found this breakfast to be more than adequate after eating so late at night as is common in BA. There was always fresh squeezed orange juice (yum) fresh fruit, yogurt, breads and jam, butter and dulce de leche.

There is also a computer in the common room where we were able to quickly check email each morning - no need to seek out an internet cafe unless you want to spend a bunch of time online.

The owner Ariel speaks excellent English and was very helpful with restaurant recommendations, he completely arranged two tours for us (both fantastic) and also was a great resource for general things such as the time there was a bank holiday and we couldn't figure out why the ATMs were all empty! If Ariel isn't there, there was always someone from his staff there to help if needed.

We thought this was a very good location. Just around the corner there were a couple of ATMs, a supermarket for snacks and bottled water and within a very short walk there were lots of restaurants, boutiques and a bustling outdoor plaza with casual cafes for coffee or beer breaks.

We are big subway riders in other cities but found ourselves taking cabs all of the time here because they were so easy and cheap. If you want to take the subway a lot this may not be the best place as I think it may be 10 or so blocks to the subway.

I noticed a couple of reviewers complained about the the traffic noise. Remember, this is in a city neighborhood and it's a residential building at street level. It's not in a hotel with fancy sound-proof windows. If you insist on absolute silence don't stay here. If you don't mind the occasional bus chugging down the street it's no big deal. It's certainly not constant honking, club music or anything like that.

I would say believe all of the positive reviews here - they are true!

  • Liked — The great decor and comfortable bed.
  • Disliked — We liked everything.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since August 25, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
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A Palermo Gem

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4 of 5 stars
poonv79 1 contribution
Boston, MA
Nov 7, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

The Bed and Breakfast was one of the best lodging experiences I had while my partner and I were on our honeymoon. The owner was knowledgeable and helpful in arranging transportation to and from locations and the rooms were clean and had all the essential amenities you could want. The only negative is that the location is far from public transportation, but that only gives you more time to explore an area full of great shops and restaurants. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a bargain.

  • Liked — Clean rooms, decent breakfast, and great value
  • Disliked — The bathroom didn't have very good ventilation
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Visit was for Honeymoon
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 07, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Great Place!

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5 of 5 stars
MonkeyJoseph 1 contribution
Illinois - Chicago
Nov 7, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

I loved this B&B. We stayed at three different places in Buenos Aires in our two-weeks journey around the city and this place was beyond the average for a B&B.
The service is very good, much more than we had expected. The relation price-service is worth.
It’s very clean, the rooms are comfortable. Not too big, not too small. We decided to stay in one of the standard we had previously booked. Ariel showed us the lofty room and the master, both new in the house and much bigger for only a little difference in the price.
What impressed me most was how the staff is aware of the needs of guests. They noticed I had brought an apple for my breakfast, and although they serve fresh fruit, they made sure there were apples for me every morning.
We had an early flight our last day, so they left a table set with a small breakfast. It’s better if you advice the day before, or just when you check in.

  • Liked — Everything in Palermo Viejo Bed&Breakfast!
  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 07, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival, Other
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Our Wonderful Home

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5 of 5 stars
PatoEzcurra 1 contribution
Santiago
Nov 7, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We just got back home from our trip to Argentina and have to say that Palermo Viejo B&B was one of the best places I’ve been.
First of all, Ariel arranged for us a football game before our arrival. We had tried many agents before but all said there was a problem with the club to get the tickets.
When we arrived, early in the morning we could relax until our room was ready. And it was before check in time. At 2pm a car was waiting outside to take us for a private tour we had asked Ariel to book for us by email for our first day in Buenos Aires.
The place is very unique. Each room is different and decorated with taste. We could see Ariel’s eye in every corner. He is an architect. Also we loved the paintings in every corner of the house.
What I liked the most is to have had my own key of the house. That made me feel like being part of this town, not bothering anybody when we arrived home late at night.
It’s a real house of Buenos Aires. The smell of the garden at night is overwhelming.
And to finish, the possibility of being able to have breakfast any time until late midday was perfect after a late night in the city.

  • Liked — The owner and staff.
  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 07, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Spa, Sporting event, Concerts / Music festival
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Not to everyone's taste

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3 of 5 stars
SamGG 6 contributions
Dublin, Ireland
Nov 5, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

The B&B is unique and the rooms are very original but would not be to everyone's taste. I think it is more for the young design conscious trendy person. Think more NYC loft, minimalistic, retro furniture and concrete floors.

There is nothing on the outside to show that this is a B&B which does make it hard to find there is only the number on the door. It took 3 calls to the B &B by our taxi driver to locate it.

The staff were lovely and helpful and breakfast was typical of the kind you will find in Argentina. We had no issues with it. The B&B recommended a fantastic Lebanese restaurant round the corner called Yusef - can highly recommend it for those who want a break from all the meat fest or want something light late in the evening.

The only gripe we had was with the owner of the B& B who wasn't very welcoming when we first arrived. On our first meeting he made us feel as if our stay was an inconvenience and that we should be grateful that he had let us pay for the privilege of staying at his B&B. This came a something of shock when the other people who work there are so friendly and helpful and the reviews are very flattering. The owner may have being having an off day as he was more pleasant the next time we met him.

The B&B is a bit pricey and we stayed in very large loft room in a beautiful art deco hotel in a fun part of Buenos Aires for the same price. Bottom line is it really depends what you are looking for.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 28, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Niceto Vega 4629, Buenos Aires 1414, Argentina