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Esplendor Palermo
Guatemala 4931 | Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires C1425BUQ, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars
boston_tripadviser 118 contributions
New York City, New York
Feb 27, 2008

I stayed at the Esplendor Palermo for three nights in February and had an overall pleasant experience. The hotel is well situated in the Palermo barrio of BA, which is hip and populated largely by locals. At first, the hotels immediate surroundings doesn't look like much, but it is only a few blocks from the center of hipness along Honduras.

The room was decent size, clean and modern looking, with a flat TV and a very small balcony. Air conditioning was controlled via a cool remote and it worked extremely well (since it was summer in BA). The room didn't have an alarm clock and just a very simple one-line phone. The wireless Internet didn't work well, but there is one Mac with Internet in the lobby.

The bathroom was more form than function. Some things just didn't make much sense, but then, it's not a business hotel. A bit stingy on the towels. The sink was in the living area, which is great if you have two people traveling.

The included breakfast was fine, but nothing special. Mainly things like pre-fab muffins and cakes and fruits, but enough to get the day started.

The hotel also has a nice little roof deck with a few decent chairs. And a cool waterfall.

Staff was friendly and spoke English well (which can be rare in BA). We arrive early on an overnight flight and we were given a room well before the regular check-in time.

Overall, it's a nice hotel in a cool area, especially for the price of $123 a night. I broke up my week stay by also staying more centrally in downtown, which I would recommend to anyone. Radio cabs are safe and cheap, usually not more that 3 or 4 US Dollars for most rides.

Overall, very enjoyable stay. And you have to try Don Julio's for amazing steaks just a few blocks from the hotel. Great food in a cool restaurant full of locals. Order Lomo, which is their tenderloin (about $10 US).

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 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 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 19, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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Great transfer hotel

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4 of 5 stars
mhubman 12 contributions
New York City, New York
Feb 24, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

My love and I stayed at the Esplendor Palermo in early February between flying into the international airport one morning and out of the domestic the next day. I was able to nab a better rate from somewhere online and spent around 30% less than advertised... perhaps that's why I found the hotel a nice surprise. Great check in, lovely staff, enjoyed our room (although I can agree that the bathrooms are a bit odd), free computer use in the lobby and I must admit the roof-deck is a real gem. I wouldn't want to stay here for a week but for a night or two I was very happy with the experience and would do it again.

  • Liked — Location - Proximity to airport
  • Disliked — Shower that always managed to get the bathroom floor really wet???
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since January 20, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Great decor but was missing that finishing touch

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3 of 5 stars
travel0805 1 contribution
New York, NY
Feb 18, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Esplendor Palermo because it was a new hotel that just open in October. We figured everything would be to par. It is definitely not a 4 star hotel more like a 3 star. The decor is lovely and staff is great and their cafe con leche is pretty good. However, the bathroom didn't look finished and the tub flooded a little bit. The rug in the room felt a bit damp, I belive this is due to poor ventilation. Also, I found little nats in the bathroom one day and I think it is do to that. The hotel is a bit over price do to the unfinished touches in the room.

  • Liked — The decor in the lobby was nice
  • Disliked — The bathrooms were not to par
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 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 January 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since February 18, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Sweet Boutique

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4 of 5 stars
BurBunny 1 contribution
Denver, CO USA
Feb 16, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed at the Esplendor Palermo 2 nights after a cruise. Because I booked late, my first choices in Palermo were unavailable, but a couple of the experts on the Buenos Aires forum recommended the Esplendor as a new hotel which I might like.

From start to finish, the staff was great to us. Answered questions, helped us with arrangements, very pleasant.

Breakfast was okay, but nothing special. Restaurant is slow for a la carte items, but tasty. Bar in the evening is quiet - mostly the staff. But very eager to please.

Rooms are large, comfortable and idiosyncratic. The bathroom arrangement is a bit odd - why on earth is the commode so close to the door? However, functioned nicely. Finish quality isn't 5* quality, especially for a brand new property, but perfectly adequate.

Internet wasn't working in my room, but was fast down in the lobby.

I was very pleased with the location, service, comfort and price and wouldn't hesitate to return in the future. If the above sounds negative in the least, it isn't. Just want people to know what to expect so their stay can be a positive one as well.

  • Liked — Comfort and friendliness
  • Disliked — Odd bathroom arrangement, no luggage rack
  • 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
    • 4 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 February 06, 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, 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, Shopping
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Okay, but something was off about this place

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3 of 5 stars
travel_nut_SF 15 contributions
San Francisco, CA
Dec 28, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed at Esplendor Palermo for 5 nights in late November. I would agree with other reviewers in that although the property is decent enough there was something off about this place. The finishes in the room were not great. The room itself was long but not wide and was not completely functional, i.e. there is no stand for your luggage, no dressers for your clothes, and only about 2 or 3 hangers in the closet. The air conditioning worked well and the continental breakfast was okay. The location was good however - halfway between the subway station and all the Palermo restaurants... and the restaurants in Palermo are fantastic. This is definitely not a place for kids.

  • Liked — location
  • Disliked — smelled funny, thin walls
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2007
  • Visit was for Honeymoon
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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Guatemala 4931 | Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires C1425BUQ, Argentina