The finest hotel in northwest Argentina — contemporary luxury, Andean cuisine, and the best concierge in the region
Design Suites Salta is the standout property in Northwest Argentina — a contemporary hotel that manages to feel genuinely luxurious without losing the connection to the Andean landscape and culture that makes this region extraordinary. The rooftop pool with views over the colonial city and the surrounding hills is one of the finest hotel settings in Argentina outside Buenos Aires, and the restaurant's focus on local NOA (Northwest Argentina) ingredients — Cafayate Torrontés, Andean goat cheese, llama, and high-altitude herbs — is the best introduction to the region's food culture available.
Contemporary rooms with high-quality beds, good bathrooms, and views over the Salta city streets. Clean, modern design with Andean textile accents — a significant step above the mid-range hotels in the city.
Higher-floor rooms with views toward the Cerro San Bernardo and the surrounding Andean hills. The best rooms in the city for waking up to the Northwest Argentina landscape.
The hotel's suites offer a separate living area, a larger bathroom with soaking tub, and the rooftop pool access that makes these rooms the finest accommodation in the city.
The hotel's restaurant focused exclusively on ingredients from the Northwest Argentina region — the most serious attempt at high-end NOA cuisine in Salta. The Cafayate Torrontés wine list is the best in the city, and the llama tenderloin with Andean potato is the signature dish.
The rooftop pool area doubles as a wine bar from 6pm — Cafayate Torrontés, Malbec from the high-altitude Calchaquí Valley, and the best city views in Salta as the sun sets over the Andes.
Argentina's exchange rate dynamics mean USD cash gives a better effective rate than card payments at many establishments. The hotel rates may be quoted in USD or ARS — confirm at booking. The concierge can advise on the current exchange situation on arrival.
The hotel can arrange private car transfers to Cafayate (3h south) for day trips or overnight stays in wine country. Given Cafayate's distance and the beauty of the drive through the Quebrada de las Conchas, a private vehicle is significantly better than a group tour.
Salta city at 1,187m has a pleasant climate year-round — warm days (20–28°C) and cool evenings (10–15°C). No altitude issues at this elevation. The surrounding highlands (Quebrada, Salinas) are significantly cooler.
The hotel has excellent WiFi. Salta is one of the best-connected cities in Argentina outside Buenos Aires. Mobile signal with Claro or Personal is strong throughout the city and on major regional roads.
📌 Av. Entre Ríos 75, Salta, Argentina
The main colonial plaza with the Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the best cafés in Salta.
One of the world's most extraordinary archaeological exhibits — must-book in advance.
The cable car to the city viewpoint — best at sunset.
Flights to Buenos Aires (2h) and other Argentine cities.