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03/30/04 05:19 AM
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Claudia
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Anybody have any favorites in Buenos Aires..
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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03/30/04 09:52 AM
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Claudia, I can't remember if anyone has been to Buenos Aires lately. I am thinking maybe Todd and Olivia stayed there before or after the cruise to Chile. In the meantime, you can read some consumer reviews of Buenos Aires hotels at Epinions.
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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03/30/04 11:06 AM
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NoOneWillAnswer
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Hi. In January 2004 the Marriott was very comfortable. In a good neighborhood -- due to changes in BA actually a better neighborhood for tourists now than Alvear Palace. Not a typical Marriott, it is a lovely Beaux Arts building. The rate was in USD, under $150/night for a view of Pl. San Martin and breakfast. Maybe it would be less using one of the online sites, but I thought it was a good value.
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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03/30/04 01:28 PM
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If you're looking for your best "bang for the buck", it's one of the Kempinski's......you only sleep their!....about $90.....try the Park Chateau Kempinski, in Rigoletto.....the best area!
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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03/30/04 02:04 PM
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Claudia
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I have booked a room there , the price was so low took the penthouse  so what kind of dive is it? Have also booked the Alvear ( from one extreme to the next).. just not sure yet if the Kempinski is as nice as it looks on their website? So what was it like? Room? They mention they have access to a pool , did you see one? Buffet breakfast and transfers are included so it's almost free.. just sounds to good to be true.. Thanks Anthony for any info on this place.
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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03/31/04 03:51 AM
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Claudia....it's not a "dive"....we had a very nice room....like I said, we only slept there for one night for $90, with breakfast.
We then moved to the Alvear Palace for one night, as part of our pre-cruise package with Seabourn before a two day "gig" to Iguazu Falls. The Alvear was very classy, but, I wasn't about to pay $450 for the extra night they quoted me, again only to sleep there.
Also, the Park Chateau Kempinski is right in the center of the Rigoletto area!
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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03/31/04 05:28 AM
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Thank you... I guess the idea that any hotel would be these prices raises an eyebrow
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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03/31/04 12:05 PM
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Claudia.....if you're interested in an English speaking guide for touring, I can make a recommendation!
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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03/31/04 01:33 PM
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Claudia
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Yes, please give me any guide
(guides)..appreciate it!
Thanks so much :hyper:
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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04/01/04 03:32 AM
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His name is Carlos Vitro/www.excursionsinba.com.ar
e-mail:info@excursionsinba.com.ar
Mention our name.....Fran & Anthony from NJ!
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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04/01/04 02:14 PM
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Re: Buenos Aires Hotel?
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04/02/04 06:35 AM
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If you do stay at Alvear, consider taking a taxi rather than walking from the hotel. In January the neighborhood around Retiro seemed "quieter" than Recoleta. The BBC had a report this morning about the current situation in B.A. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3592005.stm
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