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Reviews of Design cE - Hotel Boutique de Diseño 4 stars

Marcelo T. Alvear, 1695, Recoleta, C1060AAE Buenos Aires, Argentina

#257 of 408 hotels in Buenos Aires

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Review score

Based on 67 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Over all not bad but would probably not stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very basic, everyday same variety and actually less some days and we only stayed 3!!

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Great location, excelent staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Improve breakfast menu.

    Great location, excelent staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    Modern city hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No warm water in the shower; individual and general rooms could be much cleaner

    Comfortable rooms: modern and open breakfast space with ok food; very friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To much humidity and smell

    Bedroom size, too big

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    OK but could be great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom wasn't super clean the first night but improved as I stayed not sure why. The floor is a polished yellow concrete like floor that doesn't help the bathroom looking unclean. This isn't the fault of the hotel but there is mosquitoes around this time of the year. There is a bar but looks to be not open (lack of demand)

    The room was big for one person. The staff were very nice and most spoke English. The breakfast was basic but lasted up till 12pm. The location is good close to moth the city center and other landmarks.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    I enjoyed the 2 hotels At Salta and Buenos .. Both were in a great position.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing I can think of nothing

    Breakfasts were fine, I enjoyed the way they were laid out and the way we cold help ourselves

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    8.0
    Very nice place to stay overall.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The key cards continually demagnetized, requiring trips to the front desk multiple times per day to get new keys.

    The staff, the room, the location, the view and the breakfast were all great.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    7.0
    Very expensive it not worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast and the rooms are not in good shape

    location is Ok,

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    9.0
    a good place to stay in Retiro, BA!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the appliances and some parts of the room needs updating or else this would be a 10 hotel for me. also, the breakfast could be improved a bit by adding eggs at least or different variety of fruits.

    it’s in a nice quiet area in Retiro, lots of places to go eat around and most areas tourist spots are only 15-30 min walk away. also, they have nice clean design all over the hotel

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel has gone for an industrial look, but is a bit dated. Bathroom needs a renovation.

    Great location. Front door is closed at all times and can only be opened by concierge staff, who were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was ok. Room was spacious with a comfortable king-size bed.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2022

    8.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    all good!

    Location was great, the view even better. Breakfast ok :)

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2022

    7.0
    Good hotel, the location is awesome . the staff is very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    my room was in the first floor and when the main door opened it makes a vibration and noise in my room plus didn’t have noise cancellation

    The location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The headboard was damaged and covered by a blanket. The room is generally essential and this is not a flaw, but general ambiance is quite cold... design doesn't mean cold or poor choices!

    Good breakfast. Large room. Poor and damaged furniture

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    3.0
    It does not correspond to the pictures
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This boutique hotel needs urgent refurbishment. It was already cheap design when it was conceived, a few decades ago. Now, it is dated and materials used are ill-kept, like a white cement floor which is dirty and worn out.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    2.0
    VERY Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furniture in the breakfast area is not comfortable. The breakfast is really poor considering this hotel is a BOUTIQUE 4* in Hotel Booking.com. I received two different information regarding late check-out, which affected my trip: in the morning of the last day they told me there was no late check-out fee and I would have to book an extra night; the day before another employee had told me there was availability for late check-out and the fee would be half of the normal price.

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Run down

    Location and customer service

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    5.0
    My room was fine, the people running it did not honor my wishes to be moved to a room with a view. I tried for 3 weeks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff did not communicate or answer my request for 3 weeks for a better room. Then they didn’t have one. I gave them three weeks to upgrade me. They did not . When I got there, I tried again and when I thought it was arranged with the night staff, the morning staff managed to screw that up to. I never got my room with a view and gave up. They post rooms with a view on bookings with all rooms. It was deceiving and dishonest . Look at the sight , all pictures for all rooms are the same. This place was expensive and not worth the aggravation . The breakfast was a joke , sour fruit , bitter juices and nothing but bread and cereal - boring . The food in Argentina was aweful other than my Tango show and Lasagna at the Casino .

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    10
    Awesome hotel and staff. I strongly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great. All TVs should have streaming services though.

    Great design and views

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    6.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the cleanning

    the location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    3.0
    will not stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room could use refurbishing …bathroom was moldy

    wonderful staff; very helpful…able to book us at the famous steakhouse Don Julio on the same night on a Sunday; always willing to help and always smiling; speak good English

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Wonderful location, great staff, easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, etc.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2022

    10
    A delightful boutique hotel, ideal for an extended stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 15 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In-room WiFi unreliable, although lobby WiFi was fine.

    Great location for walking and taxis. Large, light, clean room. A full wall of floor-to-ceiling glass with a lovely view. The entire staff is the best: charming, courteous, friendly, and eager to help in every way, small or large.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2022

    10
    A beautiful, comfortable, and friendly boutique hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unreliable WiFi in room. (Lobby WiFi was fine.)

    Great location for walking and taxis; spacious, bright, clean room; stunning view; and a charming, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful staff.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    3.0
    It could be good, but it wasn’t tho
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-fi connection support for what we needed cleanliness of the room entrance with “automatic door” that does not work so you have to wait until someone notices you and reception often without anyone

    The shower

    Stayed in December 2022

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