After two weeks at the BoBo Hotel in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires, my girlfriend and I ended up here our last night in the city. The large and modern rooms were nice, but seemed a little cold and impersonal. I would not have wanted to stay here for too long. If you are only making a quick trip to Buenos Aires, this place could be good only because it is conveniently located near many of the tourist attractions. On the other hand, we did have trouble finding a good place to eat within a reasonable distance. All in all, 725 would be good for the business traveler or the person who only plans to be in the city a couple of days. Otherwise, I would recommend finding somewhere in the Polermo Soho district.

In preparation for my first visit to Buenos Aires, I searched through different websites for hotels which would cater to the modern traveler. The 725 Continental proved to be the establishment I was trying to locate. Initially, the streets surrounding and the location of the hotel might seem confusing, but once you get your bearings straight, you'd be thankful that you stayed at this property. The location is a hop, skip, and jump to Calle Florida and all the surrounding attractions. The hotel was recently renovated, which is evident with the ultra-chic and modern decor they have chosen. It has a Swissotel ambiance, with their clean lines and minimalism. The staff was beautiful and uber friendly! The food in the restaurant was exceptional. I don't think there was anything negative to say about my recent stay.

Rooms are modern and clean. Bathroom and shower facilities are luxurious. There is some street noise, but the level is minimal. Breakfast is fabulous. Food at the bar was excellent. The service from staff was outstanding. English was spoken by the staff. Central location but as always be vigilant in these areas.

Location is OK, but that's where the good news ends. Rooms are small, furniture is of Franciscan simplicity, bathroom is tiny, elevators DID NOT WORK (great if climbing 8 flights of stairs is part of your daily exercise routine, but otherwise...), fitness center was inaccesible (may be that's why they did not fix the elevators?), price is high for the bracket. Do I need to say more? I would stay away and choose many of the atlernatives with equally good location.