Alvear Palace Hotel
Hotel · Buenos Aires Recoleta
Grand hotel from the 1930s on the elegant Avenida Alvear in Recoleta. You can reach the gay bars in Palermo and San Telmo by taxi.
- ★ 4.7 on Google (8,210)
- Luxury
- Butler service
- Afternoon tea
- Address
- Avenida Alvear 1891
C1129 Buenos Aires - Location
- Recoleta; bars in Palermo about 10 minutes by taxi
- Price range
- Luxury, from about €400 per night
- Rooms
- classic French-style rooms and suites
- Crowd
- mixed
What makes the hotel stand out
Nomadic Boys call the Alvear the city’s gay-friendly five-star hotel. GayOut lists it as a gay-friendly mainstream hotel with a score of 94/100. Butler service, a spa and the famous afternoon tea make it the classic luxury address.
Rooms and amenities
French-style rooms, a pool, spa and gym. Some guests find the hotel dated, and one guest was annoyed by an unexpected upgrade fee.
A good fit if you …
- are looking for classic luxury
- want to explore Recoleta on foot
Not ideal if you …
- prefer modern design
- want to stay close to the bars
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Nomadic Boys (gay-friendly hotels in Buenos Aires), GayOut (gay-friendly; Google reviews: 4.7 stars, 8,210 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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