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There’s no shortage of boutique hotels in Palermo Viejo, widely considered to be Buenos Aires’ most fashion-forward barrio. There is, however, a dearth of boutique hotels that deliver the goods without looking like second-rate minimalist knock-offs or victims of last year’s trends. One that stands out from the pack is the brand-new Vitrum Hotel, the latest creation by an upscale hotel conglomerate that’s built several inspired boutiques in Argentina.
Vibrantly colored patchwork tiles adorn the Vitrum’s retro-style facade and hint at the lively interior, a rainbow-hued designer’s playground filled with candy-colored antique glass, asymmetrical shapes, psychedelic prints, and polka dots. The look is avant-garde, but with a sense of humor – if Andy Warhol had ever designed a hotel, it might have looked something like the Vitrum. Attention to rich materials and textures has clearly been given to the sixteen guest rooms and suites, where smooth hardwood floors and 300-thread count Egyptian cotton set a classic backdrop and prevent the Rorschach test-style wallpaper from seeming too over-the-top. Wireless internet, espresso machines in the kitchenettes, and flat-screen televisions come standard. The duplex suite, a bi-level loft with a spacious, light-filled living area, is big enough for a family.
As with other successful boutiques in Buenos Aires, the Vitrum’s public spaces are a large part of the hotel’s appeal. The cool, casual bar, featuring tapas specials and a great selection of wines by the glass from the Vitrum’s own cellar, has been drawing locals as well as hotel guests. Cocktails are also served on the terrace near the just-opened Urban Spa, and the surrounding neighborhood is rife with tony bistros and wine bars.
How to get there:
Vitrum is located 6.4 km (18 min) from Jorge Newberry Airport. Transfers are available for US$60 for up to 4 guests, one way. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com for assistance with airport transfers.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Complimentary bottle of wine in room
- Complimentary drink per guest at Vitrum's Restaurant-Bar
- Complimentary delicatessen at Vitrum's Restaurant-Bar
- 16 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 16 Guest Reviews
- Vitrum
- Gorriti 5641/49
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Jacuzzi
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
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16 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Juliana
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
The decor is modern and the location is great.
What the hotel could do better:
The sushi restaurant is part of a chain resturant and is not owned by the hotel. The service is slow, and to our dismay, they did not have tuna nor sake!
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- Cynthia
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Everything. Freddie at the reception desk managed every detail of our stay. He was excellent.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Svetoslav
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Stylish boutique in Palermo Hollywood. Upgraded to a nice suite thru Tablet Plus. Friendly, informal front-desk staff who helped with reservations.
What the hotel could do better:
On a relatively desolate block. You have to walk a few blocks to the livelier bits of Hollywood and cross the tracks to get to the shopping and restos of Soho.
