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Four B & B
Calvo 535, Buenos Aires 1102, Argentina
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76% Recommend
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Nothing more than an expensive, unprofessional youth hostel

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1 of 5 stars
EvanstonIllinois 4 contributions
Illinois
Aug 21, 2008 | Trip type: Family

We booked the B&B for 5 nights, after looking at their website. The website gives the impression of a nice old house, well maintained. Upon arrival the website turned out to be much nicer than the B&B. The rooms are very sparse, the blankets are so/so clean and the toilet did not work. We arrived Friday morning very early and we told the owner and he promised to fix the toilet. When we came back at the end of the day, the toilet was still not working...... He also mentioned that the previous guests had broken the toilet, so he was aware of the issue, without fixing it. This was supposed to be a nice and relaxing vacation, so we decided to switch hotel. The only problem was that we had our 5 day stay pre-paid upon arrival (big mistake !!!). We negotiated with the owner that we would get half our money back, however he said that he did not have the money anymore we gave him that morning and that the banks were closed, so we had to come back on Monday to get the money. Then on Sunday we received an e-mail stating that he had some financial issues and could not pay us till Wednesday (or later), knowing very well that by that time we would have left Buenos Aires !! We had to involve the Tourist Police to get the money back. That is crazy. Conclusion: If you are looking for a simple youth hostel type B&B, and don't care if everything works, stay here. If you want a nice B&B experience, where you are treated like a valued guest and were you do not have to get the police involved to get whatever is owed to you, don't stay here.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Having to get the police involved to get money back that we agreed to get back
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 27, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene
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Great room, owner, location, & value

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4 of 5 stars
GJM3 9 contributions
Boston, MA, USA
Apr 28, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed here for 4 nights in March 2008 (also in the Jockey Club room, like the previous reviewer.) The owners are very nice people and were available 24/7. They speak English and are also very patient if you want to practice your Spanish or ask questions about Buenos Aires.
The owners prepare a fresh breakfast for you whenever you want it. You can take it to your room or eat in the living room or up on the roof terrace. The terrace and the entire building are pleasant and attractive.
Unlike the previous reviewer I did not find it loud; there is just oridinary urban background noise, and Calvo is not a particularly busy street.
Location is great, San Telmo is safe with lots of shops, restaurants, bars, etc. It is a safe and easy 10-minute walk to the Plaza de Mayo.
I had no real complaints. Water pressure in the shower was weak, but this was a minor issue, and it is to be expected anyway in an old building.
Altogether, a good choice for lodging, and the owners help to make it an especially pleasant stay.
One final note: The electric outlets in my room were the kind with two small round holes, similar to Europe. If you bring the wrong adapter, you can buy one in a cerrejeria shop or from a street vendor for 2-3 pesos.

  • Liked — Owners, location
  • 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
    • 4 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 March 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since July 11, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with young children, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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Nice owners

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3 of 5 stars
Pleuni 20 contributions
Arnhem, The Netherlands
Jan 8, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

This is a new B&B in an old house. We had the Jockey Club room, which is the only one on the top floor of the house, with private bathroom and balcony. The house is a bit old and the owner is renovating it a bit, so don´t expect all new stuff. The room was nice, but it was hot and with lot of noise from the street. But that´s to be expected when you´re staying downtown ofcourse. The other rooms downstairs where more quiet I think, but may have more noise from neighbouring rooms.
The owner speaks English and is very helpfull with everything. You can also use his computer whenever you want.

  • Liked — Central location and nice owner
  • Disliked — Old house and noise from the street
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay December 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since January 04, 2007
  • 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 Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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a great and unexpected find in san telmo

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5 of 5 stars
tervesia 1 contribution
jersey city
Oct 21, 2007 | Trip type: Solo travel
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I stayed at the Four twice during the month of October 2007. This is an unusual hotel with a gifted host, actually a couple with two wonderful children who have converted an old house into a beautiful bed and breakfast.
each room is different. the service is unusual because it is personal, the breakfast is great, with fresh peach juice. you may have to wait a bit because everything is cooked to order.
clean rooms, great views from the terrace which is on the roof. highly recommeded.

  • Liked — the owners
  • Disliked — i had no problemas with anything there
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 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 October 2007
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since October 21, 2007
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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a 15.000 kilometros y como en casa!!!

Four B & B

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5 of 5 stars
YEYOMadrid 2 contributions
Madrid
Apr 16, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Placer
  • Traveled with Con amigos
  • Member since April 16, 2009
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Calvo 535, Buenos Aires 1102, Argentina