Faena Hotel Universe

Faena Buenos Aires is an elegant 5-star property offering luxury accommodation in the heart of Buenos Aires. Highlights include beautiful design, fine dining, free Wi-Fi and a spa. Puerto Madero is a recently redeveloped former port area bordering the Rio de la Plata estuary. Following heavy investment in recent decades, the district now contains many residential, cultural and commercial properties housed in new high-rise structures and converted warehouses. Nearby places of interest include the landmark bridge Puente de la Mujer, the museum ships ARA Uruguay and ARA Presidente Sarmiento and the Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve. The hotel occupies a converted early 19th-century warehouse featuring a decorative facade constructed from imported Manchester brick. The elegant interiors were designed by Philippe Starck and vary from sumptuous, classic luxury to sleek, contemporary decor. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, gift shop and spa complex with a steam room, sauna and modern fitness centre. A range of massages and spa treatments are available on request. The hotel also boasts regular live entertainment at its onsite theatre, El Cabaret. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. Park View rooms are 35sqm and elegantly decorated in a modern style with red velvet curtains, white walls, parquet flooring and classic furniture design. Amenities include air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, small sitting area and safe. The marble en-suite bathrooms feature a shower. The charming El Mercado serves traditional Argentine cuisine in an elegant, rustic setting, whilst El Bistro offers exquisite international dishes in a luxurious space decorated in white and gold and featuring a stunning glass chandelier. Guests can also enjoy drinks and snacks beside the pool or in the Library Lounge, and are able to take advantage of the hotel's impressive wine cellar - claimed to be the largest in Argentina. The hotel provides 24-hour reception and room service. Chargeable parking is possible onsite.

Price: £370.23 from Otel