Getting
Around Town:
Taxis obtained by the bellman are preferred (use only
"Radio Cabs"). Some people use the subway.
Concierge will give directions to major attractions,
maps available at front desk. |
| Restaurants
We Like:
-Cristal
- walking
-des Nivel (neighborhood: San Telmo) - Argentine
- newly remodeled-cab ride
-Establo - steak place - open all day - moderate
-Las Lilas - walking - expensive
-Pizza Madero - not expensive, empanadas, pizza, salads,
vino
-Kansas (neighborhood: Palermo)
-Bakery directly across the hotel front door on the corner has gorgeous, beautifully packaged pastries - Thanks, Deborah K. who often brings them as gifts to her friends!
-Fridays - American breakfast - very reasonable - easy walk
- ifresh - Deli and American breakfast available - easy walk
The neighborhood Puerto Madero has many good restaurants as does Palermo Soho, Hollywood and Recoleta. It's hard to have a disappointing meal in Buenos Aires.
Tipping:
-
A 10% tip is customary at restaurants and cafes. On other services, it's up to you.
|
Shopping
Finds:
There are beautiful leather shoes (usually on sale
because their seasons are opposite of ours!) and handbags - try Bettina (bettinarizzi.com) for leather;
leather goods such as coats are nice too (carpincho is a local leather which is interesting and attractive); yarns are
gorgeous (go the to the yarn district), Malbec wines
are local to Argentina. If you have acquired a taste
for Malbecs they are fantastic and can be reasonable.
Artwork and framing - Paseo del Arte at Santa
Fe and Uruguay for framing
(1092 Uruguay). Take home some tangy Chimichurri sauce - fantastic with beef!
Regular banking hours are M-F 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stores are open M-F 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. However, you will find open stores on main avenues on Saturday afternoon and even on Sundays. Shopping centers are open every day. |
| What
to See:
| The
Recoleta area - street artists on weekends |
Teatro
de Colon |
| Cemetary
at Recoleta - Evita's Mausoleum |
San
Telmo Antique Market |
| There
are many clubs for music and dancing - starts late - around 1 a.m. |
Take
in a tango show |
| Fine
Arts Museum |
Tango lessons - see April 2008 tip of the month! |
|
| What's
On Around Town: |
| Travel
Time to the Hotel: 45min. + |
| Flight
Time from IAD: 10 hours (+ or -) |
| Nearest
ATM : behind the hotel at the bank lobby, or across
the bridge on the right, or easily accessable on shopping
street and around town |
| Nearest
Grocery: Small grocery behind the hotel. Limited selection. |
| Closest
Gym: There is a good gym in the hotel. Swimming pool.
Spa facilities. |
| Best
Place to Run: Along the river front. |
Good
Walks:
Along the river front. You will do plenty of walking
while shopping on Florida Street! |
| Easy
Day Trips: El Tigre |
| Hotel:
hotel gives a large bottle of water at check-in. Coffee
maker in the room, fridge, robe, safe. High-speed
available for a fee. Business center has computers
at no charge. Hotel used to have bikes for sign-out,
but no longer. Inexpensive phone cards in the gift
shop. |
| Safety:
See our sister site Realworldsafety.com
and check the US State Department Travel Page at www.travel.state.gov |
