ALVEAR ICON HOTEL, Buenos Aires

Alvear Icon Hotel - A 32-floor luxury high-rise with panoramic views, multiple restaurants, and a wellness spa in Puerto Madero

Standing 32 floors high on the banks of Río de la Plata, this sophisticated Buenos Aires hotel features 159 rooms with marble bathrooms, whirlpool tubs, and 24-hour room service. The Alvear Icon houses eight distinctive dining venues, including Crystal Bar on the 32nd floor with its whiskey collection and Argentine aperitifs, Glitter - South America's first deluxe glatt kosher restaurant, and a main restaurant on the 31st floor offering city views. Wellness facilities encompass two pools - an outdoor pool and an indoor pool with a retractable roof - plus a spa with sauna, steam bath, and Scottish shower. A comprehensive business center contains eight meeting rooms, while all spaces offer high-speed WiFi exceeding 100 Mbps. The Alvear Icon's Puerto Madero location places guests within walking distance of San Telmo, the CCK cultural centre, and the Fortabat Art Collection.

Pros

High-speed WiFi exceeds 100 Mbps throughout the property

Eight distinct dining venues including South America's first deluxe glatt kosher restaurant

Wellness center features both indoor and outdoor pools, plus specialized shower treatments

Onyx-walled lobby with polished marble and brass fittings reflects classic luxury

Cons

Staff service can appear overly formal

Distance from main subway stops requires walking to Alem or Plaza de Mayo stations