Faena Hotel in Buenos Aires
by MAGGIE PEIKON
Get Your Tango and Vino On
Decadent, Opulent, Chic: The Faena in Buenos Aires
Decadent, opulent, chic, and donned in jewel-like ruby red adornments, the Faena Hotel in Buenos Aires is an absolute must for those who crave lavish amenities.
What’s better, this Argentina hotel extends the luxury to our beloved four-legged friends. Though the bigger of the bunch have to stay home, dogs 11lbs and under are welcome at the Faena, and if you call ahead the staff will stock your room with a dog bed, paw-friendly food menu, and a dog toy!
This 90 room luxe hotel shows that no detail was spared by Alan Faena and well-known French designer Phillipe Starck. Of these 90 rooms there are 15 outstanding suites to choose from, with views to match. With three bars and two restaurants you have your choice of a variety of atmospheres to suit your mood, and a dynamic range of wine and cuisine. The Faena Hotel boasts a 4,000 bottle collection of fine wines!
Immerse yourself in the tastes, sounds, and sights of Argentina. The hotel bar, El Caberet, hosts Rojo Tango nightly – a favorite of many guests – sit back and indulge in a divine dinner and a glass, or 3, of Malbec and enjoy a sensual, exciting show. Hotel go-ers have deemed this the quintessential Buenos Aires tango experience.
If you’re worried about the consequences of a night of drinking and dancing…you need to reevaluate your vacation style, all kidding aside, you needn’t be worried here. 24-hour room service allows you to call down for the delectable breakfast and coffee you need to revitalize without having to lift a finger…well maybe one, just to dial. If that doesn’t motivate you to roll yourself out of bed, head to the Faena Spa and get a little TLC, or head to the pool bar for some sun therapy and a little hair of the dog.
Though leaving the hotel may prove difficult, and unnecessary seeing as how your every need is at your beck and call, the Faena Hotel is located in the Pureto Madero neighborhood, and you’re truly missing out if you don’t venture out to explore the city. Restaurants, cafes, and gardens abound – spend a day strolling Rio de la Plata and getting lost in the Buenos Aires culture. The National Museum of Arts or Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is also worth a visit to view works by esteemed Argentian artists, among many others (Monet and Vangogh, just to name a few).
-MP
