Don’t judge a hotel by its exterior.
Check-in
Perhaps Buenos Aires is a pit-stop as you journey onwards to trek Tierra del Fuego or cruise to Antarctica. Or perhaps you plan to explore thecalles andavenidas of Argentina’s vibrant capital for your holiday. Whichever way you find yourself here,it’s easy to reach Hilton Buenos Aires from Ezeiza International Airport:simply pre-pay for your ride at the official taxi stand inside the airport. It takes 30–40 minutes to reach the hotel in the revitalised Puerto Madero neighbourhood that’s connected to the mainland via six short bridges. The hotel sits between a buzzy waterfront area lined with cafes and bars,and a 350-hectare ecological reserve that draws birdwatchers and nature-lovers.
The look
The lobby with Edgardo Madanes’ large-scale wicker sculptures.
While the 417-room hotel that anchored this newish barrio when it opened in 2000 exudes cookie-cutter vibes from the outside,upon entry that impression is upended. Artist Edgardo Madanes’ five large-scale wicker sculptures,channelling the cargo nets that once dangled from cranes in this former port district,dominate the vast glass atrium that was redesigned in 2017. Alberto’s Lobby Bar,with cosy gazebos and long banquettes covered in amethyst velvet,is the foyer’s focal point while a fine-diner and grab’n’go outlet sit to one side. If you score access to the eighth-floor executive lounge,it hosts breakfast and happy hour drinks and snacks overlooking the rooftop pool and sunset-gilded historic buildings.
The lobby and its bare are the focal point.
The room