Argetina’s varied landscapes and attractions make it difficult to choose one place to visit, one hotel in which to spend your cherished and long-awaited vacation, weekend getaway or even honeymoon. Hours of reading online reviews, asking others about their favorite places and past vacation experiences may feel overwhelming and ultimately lead nowhere. Let’s narrow it down. Take a look at two, very different, award-winning boutique hotels in Argentina.
Las Balsas Gourmet Hotel and Spa is peace, relaxation, luxury and nature wrapped up into one incredible hotel. Located within the Nahuel Huapi National Park in Patagonia, this lakefront hotel offers breathtaking views of the lake, the mountains and the Nahuel Huapi coihue forest. There are 10 rooms and 2 suites, each with its individual style and feel and yet harmonious with the entire atmosphere at Las Balsas. Each room is painted in hues of serene pinks, blues and yellows, with elegant iron bed frames, wood and wicker furnishings and has giant windows with a lovely view. The bathrooms will feel like your own private spa with a soaker tub and mini-spa amenities. Rates for packages range from $350-$650 USD.
Las Balsas is all about laying back and taking in the scenery. During the months of December through March the weather is quite favorable; perfect for hiking, fly fishing, or horseback riding. Winter time is only good for one thing, skyiing. There is a ski lodge nearby where you can continue to enjoy the fine cuisine of Chef Pablo Campoy, an award winning up-and-coming chef. His creations are sophisticated and most importantly, delicious. It’s no wonder Las Balsas was nominated for the 2011 World Travel Awards in the category of South America’s Leading Boutique Hotel.
On the other side of the country is a radically different experience. Located in Buenos Aires upscale neighborhood Recoleta, is the Art Hotel. A tall, narrow home built in the 1920′s houses 36 cozy bedrooms. The architectural details that give this house character have been preserved and are only accentuated and complemented by the décor. The art house is classic and contemporary at the same time. The narrow space behind the check-in desk is occupied by a filled bookcase, very reminiscent of the past. The sitting area that leads right into the gallery and breakfast area begins that transformation, the blend of two eras. Modern, local art hangs from the walls in the gallery and photographs hang in the breakfast lounge. Every item is for sale and every month there is a new exhibition. The art hotel is only minutes away from the center of Recoleta, a city full of culture, museums and libraries. Rates range from $85-$185 USD. The Art House has been nominated five times in a row for the world travel awards in the category of Argetina’s leading boutique hotel.
Now all you have to do is choose. Nature getaway or city vacation? It’s up to you. Both hotels have a lot to offer and either is a great choice. Make the simple choice between these two award-winning boutique hotels.
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