Alvear Palace Hotel
Belle Époque palace grandeur with a French aristocratic soul. Ornate without being fussy, formal without being stuffy. The kind of place where you dress for dinner and it feels natural.
Request a room with a balcony facing the fountain on Avenida Alvear — the views are worth the upgrade
Why It Matters
Opened in 1932, the Alvear Palace is the default luxury address in Buenos Aires — the city's answer to the Peninsula in Hong Kong or the Copacabana Palace in Rio. It's a member of Leading Hotels of the World and Historic Hotels of the World, and it has hosted heads of state, royalty, and celebrities for nearly a century. The legendary breakfast at L'Orangerie is a Buenos Aires institution in its own right.
The Alvear Palace has been Buenos Aires' grande dame since 1932. It's the kind of hotel where bejeweled socialites still gather for afternoon tea in the Jardin d'Hiver, where a freshly pressed suit is perfectly appropriate breakfast attire, and where the lobby — marble pillars, gold leaf, Persian rugs, teardrop chandeliers — reads as a precise freeze-frame of hotel grandeur at its peak. Behind all that pomp is an exceedingly well-run property: 207 rooms decorated in Louis XVI-style French furniture with Hermès toiletries (now updated to L'Occitane), Botticino marble baths with hydro-massage, and 24-hour butler service for suites. The recently renovated 10th and 11th floors introduced contemporary Lounge Suites and a new rooftop indoor pool and Roof Bar, which has broadened the hotel's appeal without abandoning any of its old-money soul.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Alvear Suite
The flagship namesake suite at 104 sqm. Butler service comes standard, the finishes are impeccable, and the space allows genuine apartment-style living during longer stays.
104 sqm
Deluxe Lounge Suite
55–60 sqm contemporary suite on the upper floors. Pairs the space of a Deluxe Suite with the modern aesthetic of the Lounge collection and the exclusive butler access that comes with the floor.
57 sqmDeluxe Suite
At 60 sqm, these are proper suites with generous living and sleeping spaces. Available in standard, Premier, and Prestige configurations. A meaningful jump in space and furnishing quality from the Junior tier.
60 sqmExecutive Presidential Suite
157 sqm of grand palace living with separate rooms for advisors or staff. The second-largest suite in the hotel, designed for principals who travel with teams.
157 sqmGovernor Suite
73 sqm, and the name carries weight here. A proper grand suite in the classical wing, with full butler service included. Available also in an Executive configuration at the same size.
73 sqmJunior Suite
At 48 sqm, the Junior Suite opens into a proper living area alongside the bedroom. Same classic French styling, marble bath, and full amenity set. Available in Premier, Prestige, and standard tiers — each with minor variations in furnishing and floor position.
48 sqmJunior Suite Le Mirador
Part of the Lounge Suites collection on the upper floors. Contemporary take on the classic formula, at 45–50 sqm, with the added bonus of cityscape views from the mirador.
47 sqm
Palace Classic
The entry-level room, but entry-level by this hotel's standards still means Botticino marble bathrooms with hydro-massage, L'Occitane amenities, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Louis XVI-style décor. Designed for single or double use, these are compact but elegantly finished — ideal for business or leisure stays where you're mostly out exploring the city.
30 sqmPalace Premier
A step up from the Classic with an additional 7 sqm. Same Louis XVI styling and marble bath, but more breathing room. This is the entry category for the Alvear Romántico and Stay & Breakfast packages, making it the most popular booking tier for couples and weekend guests.
37 sqmPresidential Suite
114 sqm and a suite that has housed heads of state. Full suite of rooms, butler service, and all the trimmings that come with the hotel's most formal grand category.
114 sqmPrestige Diplomatic Suite
80 sqm grand suite designed for VIP guests. Butler service, top-tier finishes, and the discreet service infrastructure the hotel is known for at the summit of its classic suite collection.
80 sqmRoof Garden Suite
At 95 sqm, this is the largest of the Lounge Suites on the renovated upper floors, and the name says what you need to know: there's garden terrace access alongside the contemporary interior. A genuine standout for guests who want outdoor space in the heart of Recoleta.
95 sqmRoyal Suite
The top of the stack at 176 sqm. Designed as a full Parisian apartment: reception hall, large living room, dining room for eight, studio, master bedroom, and two full bathrooms in Italian Botticino marble. There's a private kitchen with a separate staff entrance. Slavonian oak floors, French fabric upholstery, glass and bronze chandeliers, and original Argentine art throughout. The Royal Suite also includes its own in-room sauna — one of the only rooms in the hotel with one. Views over the parks of Recoleta.
176 sqmStudio Suites (Lounge)
Located on the renovated 10th and 11th floors, these are the hotel's contemporary answer to its classic rooms. Contemporary design with sophisticated comfort rather than the Louis XVI standard. Sizes run 37–44 sqm.
40 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
One of the most storied afternoon tea rituals in South America. Served in L'Orangerie's Jardin d'Hiver, it features cakes, mini pâtisserie, fresh fruit tarts, warm scones, and a curated selection of teas — including the house-blend 'Alvear Blend' created specifically for the hotel. A proper Buenos Aires social ritual.
Free-flowing Sunday Brunch with a renewed menu each week. Cheese and charcuterie, live sushi station, cold and hot dishes, dessert buffet, plus wine and sparkling wine included. A fixture on the Buenos Aires social calendar.
Ten banquet halls accommodating 10 to 400 guests, hosting the most important social and corporate events in Buenos Aires. Weddings, galas, seminars, product launches, and birthday parties. The hotel is widely considered the prestige venue of choice in the city.
The hotel offers a curated collection of experience gift vouchers purchasable online: romantic stays, spa programs, and dining experiences. Available through the Alvear Hotels e-commerce platform.
The 11th-floor indoor heated pool offers swimmers a unique perspective of the Buenos Aires skyline. Adjacent pool bar and solarium spaces included. Sustainably heated and open year-round.
Full access to the indoor heated pool, pool bar, solariums, whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, pressure showers, Jacuzzi, and Kinesis fitness center. Complimentary for hotel guests year-round.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Rooms adapted for guests with disabilities are available across select categories.
Fully equipped business center with 10 banquet and meeting halls, accommodating groups from 10 to 400. Ideal for conferences, seminars, and corporate events.
Full menu room service around the clock via L'Orangerie.
24-hour butler service available for Alvear Suite and higher categories. Lounge Suites on the 10th and 11th floors also have dedicated butler teams.
Members of the LHW Leaders Club can earn and redeem rewards at the Alvear Palace.
Rooftop indoor heated pool on the 11th floor, sustainably heated, open year-round to guests. Accompanied by a Pool Bar, solariums, and a whirlpool bath area.
Transfers available from the airport and ferry terminal. Surcharge applies. Must be arranged at least 72 hours before arrival.
Full-service spa with body and face treatments, Wellness Area (sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, pressure showers), and Kinesis fitness center with high-tech cardiovascular and muscle-building equipment.
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