We had a great time in Buenos Aires with Posada Palermo as our base. Alejandro and Viviana were perfect hosts! It is a little bit difficult to find - even the cab driver had difficulty, but it makes you feel even more at home! There are 4 rooms, and we stayed in 2 of them, but we got to see all 4 rooms. The first room we stayed in was quite small and loud. The bed was a little hard and the bathroom cramped. I think that is room #1, but I could be wrong (it's by the front door.) However, we were lucky and the other people staying there moved on, and we got to change rooms to the beautiful master bedroom. Viviana is the owner, and the B&B used to be her home. She built a 2nd level, and resides there with her daughter. The 1st floor is all B&B. Room #4 I believe, the former master bedroom, is spacious and beautiful. The other 2 rooms were moderately sized - all clean and well kept.

I agree with the other reviews - Alejandro and Viviana were wonderful hosts, always having breakfast with us and offering plenty of advice. The breakfast was plentiful, with eggs, ham sandwiches, fresh fruits, breads, and freshly squeezed OJ among the many delights. There is a small patio outside if you want to enjoy the sun. The location is great, within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and about 10 minutes from the underground train stop.

I could only give 4 stars, due to the uninspring first room, and it is a big pricey for Buenos Aires. You can't go wrong here, but definitely shop around.

Staying at the Posada Palermo was a delight. It is quiet, comfortable and in a great part of Buenos Aires with a plaza, restaurants, boutiques, and a bank within easy walking distance. The owner, Viviana, and her manager, Alejandro, are extremely helpful and fun. No matter what we needed, they were able to provide us with the right information and suggestions. And their breakfasts were incredible--a little bit of everything one could want and fascinating conversations around a large dining table. We definitely felt welcomed, safe, and at home at the Posada.

I stayed at this lovely B&B for thirteen nights in late October – November 2006. I originally booked the single room for my stay at Posada Palermo but the owner permitted me to stay in two other rooms which happen to be double rooms. There are only four rooms at this B&B. So I can say I have slept in three of the four rooms of this B&B. I doubt very much you will find anyone that can say that.

I found the rooms and bathrooms were spotless. The beds were firm; plenty of pillows and falling asleep was not a problem for me. All the rooms had a TV, a radio, a phone to dial outside numbers and WIFI access for my laptop. One of the rooms I stayed in had a large window facing the street and at night the room was quiet. This is because the area where the B&B is located is quite at night. Each room is decorated in its own style, from the furniture to even the walls, which are full of paintings and posters. The day I arrived at Posada Palermo, my first impressions when I first entered was that I was in someone’s home. This is true, because the owner lives upstairs; this B&B is her home.

There is morning breakfast and then there is breakfast served the Posada Palermo way.

Everyone sits at one large table and usually being the first one up in the morning; I found the breakfast table richly decorated with fresh rolls, jams, cereals, fruits and homemade yogurt. But there is more. I was served a thin toast with cheese and ham which I love to have because it was very tasty and light to eat. Then there were the sweet fresh pastries. Since I was there for almost two weeks I can say the pastries were not the same ones each day. There is tea, orange juice, matte and plenty of hot coffee. The word “light breakfast” is not found at this B&B, because when breakfast is this enjoyable it is hard to stop. I just could not have one bite of something and I notice this in the other guests too!

I never had the chance to visit a café in Buenos Aires for morning coffee. There was no reason, I had Posada Palermo. One early morning I visited La Boca to shoot photos before the tourist arrived. I finished around 9:30 found a Radio Taxi to take me back to Posada Palermo for my breakfast.

Each morning I was made to feel at home from Viviana the owner of Posada Palermo and Alejandro who helps her run it. It was a pleasure each morning to sit at breakfast table with Viviana and Alejandro to talk about what I did in Buenos Aires the day before or talk with the other guests at the B&B what they did or what their plans for the day were. Some morning discussions were about our lives back home. I meet people from Utah, Madrid and even my home town New York City. Some mornings it was Alejandro and me talking about our lives and sharing some matte. Viviana and Alejandro was extremely helpful giving me advice each morning doing things in Buenos Aires.

The neighbor where Posada Palermo is located is a residential area of Palermo, were you will see plenty of Portenos everyday. There are an abundance of local stores, cafes and restaurants to visit and 10 to 15 minutes walk to the nearest train station, Bulnes on the D subway line. Also at the Bulnes station is the shopping mall Alto Palermo. Hip looking stores are found inside and it where I bought some inexpensive jewelry to give as gifts back home. On the top floor there is a Freddo where I had its famous ice cream.

One street in particular near the B&B is Charcas I really enjoyed walking and it was two blocks. On one side of Charcas street almost every block is lined with small outdoor cafes, restaurants and even an ice cream shop. There was outdoor seating at almost all the places that served food. It seemed to me walking through this street it was very popular with the Portenos.

I would stay here again, because I found it Viviana and Alejandro to be warm and friendly and a morning breakfast I did not want to miss.

Bill

We loved staying at Posada Palermo on our first trip to Buenos Aires. By staying at a Bed and Breakfast, we were able to find out the best places to dine, tango, shop and explore from our host, Alejandro. Every morning at breakfast, we'd line out our day's agenda and learn what to expect, what to avoid, and how to embrace life in BA. We did things we never would have thought of, like going on an Eco-tour of the Delta region in a canoe, visiting the leather factory, taking tango lessons and visiting the Saturday artisan's market. The location and ambiance of the B&B was comfortable and just what we were looking for. It was so good, we plan to stay there again when we return in November!