As well as 138 standard rooms, many of which have views of the Rio de la Plata or city centre, this hotel boasts an early 20th-century chateau, with seven VIP suites and accompanying anterooms, bathrooms and offices.

Despite looming over avenida 9 de Julio, which is essentially an inner-city motorway, the hotel building filters out any traffic noise, making it ideal for meetings or private lunches. The Galani is one of the city's best pasta restaurants, and Le Dôme bar serves great cocktails.

Rate: From USD 425.00pn + tax