Argentina is home to that South American cowboy, the gaucho, and the tango, a sexy Latin dance. The country's capital, Buenos Aires, gets credit for originating the tango. Tango lessons are readily available in the port city and are even offered by many hotels. The city, which was founded in 1536, has many small hotels that offer English-speaking staff and good value.
Bohemia Buenos Aires Hotel has 22 rooms and is located in the San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Rooms, some of which allow smoking, have private bathrooms. The modest hotel also has a garden where smoking is allowed. It provides cradles for infants. Continental breakfast is included in the rate. Room service is available. The hotel has a small bar serving alcoholic beverages, sandwiches and pastries.
Bohemia Buenos Aires Hotel
Perú 845 San Telmo
Buenos Aires -- Argentina
+54-11-4115-2561
bohemiabuenosaires.com.ar/indexen.html
The 1555 Malabia House is located in a remodeled 1896 building that was the Saint Vincent Ferrer Convent for 100 years. It is located in the Palermo Viejo neighborhood. The hotel has 15 rooms, but only one has a private balcony. The hotel has a multi-language library and offers concierge and room service. Buffet breakfast is included in the rate.
1555 Malabia House
Malabia 1555 C1414 DME
Palermo Viejo, Soho
Buenos Aires, Argentina
+54-11-4833-2410
malabiahouse.com.ar
Rooney's Boutique Hotel is located in the arts district in a building that used to be the residence of writer and poet Leopoldo Lugones. The hotel has 14 rooms that are all suites for two people, though a single bed can be added for a third person. Suites are studio, deluxe, superior and apartment. The lone apartment suite is located on two floors and comes with a fully equipped kitchen. Rooney's offers free tango lessons and airport pick-up. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Rooney's Boutique Hotel
Sarmiento 1775 3º Piso (CP1041)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
+54-11-5252-5060
rooneysboutiquehotel.com/?gclid=CPLjn8WwsaECFRhqgwod1nxzAA
The Art Hotel is in a 100-year-old townhouse with an art gallery on the ground floor and art used throughout the hotel. Located in the historic neighborhood of Recoleta, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the underground, and just a bit farther away from restaurants, museums and nightlife. The hotel has 36 rooms, eight with double twin beds and the rest with double beds; all have private bathrooms. The hotel offers tango lessons.
Art Hotel
Azcuenmaga 1268
Barrio Norte/Recoleta
Buenos Aires, Argentina
+54-11-4821-4744
arthotel.com.ar
