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Riobamba 251, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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I was aware of Lazzerchile advice, but when in Bs.As NH "forgot" my reservation.

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5 of 5 stars
Iann-ellis 1 contribution
Lubjana
Mar 8, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I needed room and facilities since I arrive for 8 days business working, and plan 3 days pleasure (if I could finish) to know a bit of Buenos Aires.city, that several colleagues mention to me in Germany... in spite I never believe I really planned ever to go there.
First problem, NH wanted me to move to other of their facilities since the one i reserved where booked for some congress. All Bs.As. was "out of beds!".... so my perspective was very bad. NH of course had other rooms for extra charge.. and this mad me lot. No way the 119 dollars I reserved... and had no time to argue.
A local Argentinean Samaritan in the NH founds me a room there " No please!.. Hotel Lyon.?? I thought". ..but after 10 calls he made from his cell phone..! could´t check by myself (He hardly know me besides he has a good Dutch language dominance rather than my German-English accent that tooks me hard to argue. I always found Argentineans very naturally available to help estranges. It couldn't´t be my look since I could pass as other rather than a average German. After no other options, the choice was Lyon. I found the Hotel Nice. Like Old Parissence classical Hotel. Not fancy, of course, but with seniority. Yes old fashion too but "who would care if it ware very alike to most of the building and architecture in Bs. As"!!!. Clean, just, polite, with nice people and good passengers too, lots of "free" services, even Internet for FREE!!. That was a heck of a difference for me, since in all my long travels I found SEVERAL problems with Internet existence but not possible to use them for rare excuses even in very expensive rooms.

Breakfast OK, wasn't the best I ever take, and just I mention it to one of the managers, a nice and cult Lady, and since the 2nd day I have not chance to complain about it. The secret was to take it early before 9 am. Natural Orange Juice, good bakery and exquisite Italian coffee (Argentinneans add cream or milk by default.. you just need to tell)

Just before living the hotel, (all people work so happy there and are so naturally helpful and well disposed, that make belive they are family business.) I sure would recommend it for your stay in Bs.As. Thought the Hotel was plenty during my stay besides the building is big and the apartments are huge!. I rather always height rooms and better back-front, since light and silence is very good there if you plan to stay longer time in the room. My first day room was a smaller, darker and lower floor but for 40 it was pretty decent. I imagine for a couple or tourist that stay outside most of the time, there is always a great lobby and "comedor" that was stylist and nice.
Location is good, if you don´t mind to take subway you have at 1 block walking, for business downtown 4 minutes away, or 3 dollars taxi. For visiting you are close to Av.Santa Fe (lovely street) or to more local Av.Corrientes or an historic Av.de Mayo, with congress all inclusive just 3 blocks away.

  • Liked — Space, People attitud, Services, Location
  • Disliked — Breackfast, lack of public areas, lack of Gim beside they do have a Gim one block of the building
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay January 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 08, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Business meeting / Event, Great food / Wine, Sporting event, Concerts / Music festival
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4 of 5 stars
Tchozan 1 contribution
Petropolis
Mar 1, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Good and ample suites with a little too soft mattresses and good bathroom with strong shower. The staff is very professional and polite. A very good hotel for USD70 / 65 per day.

  • Liked — ample suits
  • Disliked — too soft mattresses
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since March 01, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Great place to stay!!

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5 of 5 stars
picc0la 1 contribution
dublin
Mar 20, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

When we got to Buenos Aires all the hotels were full and Hotel Lyon turned up to be the only one with vacancies and we had a wonderful stay ! The rooms are huge, the staff so nice and helpful,and it's great value ..definitely made our stay in Buenos Aires even better ...if we go back to Buenos Aires we definitely go back there.

  • Liked — the old furniture ,it really gave a great atmosphere
  • Disliked — nothing everything was truly great
  • 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 March 2007
  • Visit was for escapade romantique
  • Traveled with Époux/proche
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 20, 2007
  • 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 young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Excellent value for the price

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4 of 5 stars
capec0dder 4 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb 5, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

This is an old traditional hotel in Buenos Aires. The rooms, really suites, are huge. We had a two bedroom apartment with a sitting room and a dining area. The price was around 60 dollars. The breakfast is basic, but they will serve it at the room for no extra cost, and you can supplement it with food stored in the provided refrigerator. The location is excellent since it is only a couple of blocks of major insersections and metro stops, convenient to theaters, shops, and restaurants, yet it is located in a relatively quiet street. The people at the front desk are extremely friendly and helpful. If you are not expecting a modern facility, but only desire a clean, confortable, and convenient location at a moderate price, the Hotel Lyon offers exceptionally good value.

  • Liked — The size and cleanliness of the rooms
  • Disliked — lack of modern facilities
  • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since February 05, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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Moderately Priced, Full Service Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
kathleenanew 5 contributions
New York City, New York
Dec 7, 2006
9/10 found this review helpful

I have just finished a weeklong stay at the Hotel Lyon (251 Avenida Riobamba, 1025 Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel 4372-0100. Web site www.hotel-lyon.com.ar Email info@hotel-ñyon.com.ar) and could not be more pleased. My $50 per night room was actually a suite with a sitting room as well as a clean twin-bedded room, plenty of hot water, cable TV, breakfast and some of the friendliest, most helpful front desk staff I encounted on this six-week long trip. (The front desk is manned 24 hours per day.) While here, I lost my passport and they were most helpful, making phone calls for me (my Spanish is poor at best) and offering sympathy.
There is no restaurant, but water and cold drinks are available by room service. There are two computer work stations (free) just off the lobby and Wi-Fi is available in the lobby and the breakfast room. I made my reservation by email.
The Plaza de los Dos Congresos subway station is just a short walk away, fashionable Ricoleta a slightly longer walk. Metered taxis are always available in the street in front of the hotel.
There were relatively few tourists here, so I think it may be an undiscovered jewel.

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