Buenos Aires's grandest address — a Belle Époque palace in Recoleta with a world-class wine bar
The Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires occupies one of the most magnificent buildings in South America — a French-style palace built in 1934 for the aristocratic Duhau family on the Avenida Alvear, the grandest boulevard in Buenos Aires. The hotel is actually two buildings connected by a spectacular underground art passage and a formal garden: the historic Palace (in the original mansion) and a contemporary tower with views over the rooftops of Recoleta. The wine bar, Vinoteca, holds over 300 Argentine labels and is widely considered the finest wine experience in the country.
Generous contemporary rooms in the tower building with views over the tree-lined streets of Recoleta. The tower rooms offer more space and a more contemporary aesthetic than the palace rooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Rooms within the original 1934 palace building — high ceilings, ornate cornicing, restored original floors, and the particular atmosphere of a building that has been receiving important guests for nearly 90 years.
The tower suites offer the best views in the hotel — panoramic Buenos Aires roofscape from elevated private terraces, with a living room, dining area, and the full range of Park Hyatt suite service.
One of the original state rooms of the Duhau palace — original architectural details preserved, private butler, access to the private palace garden, and the scale of a grand private house rather than a hotel room.
Contemporary Argentine cuisine in the palace's original dining room — refined versions of Argentine classics using premium local ingredients. The prime rib is a signature dish. One of the most important hotel restaurants in South America.
Widely considered the finest wine experience in Argentina — over 300 Argentine labels curated by a master sommelier, with a tasting programme covering the country's major wine regions. The Malbec and Torrontés selections are exceptional.
The formal garden between the palace and the tower is one of the most beautiful hotel outdoor spaces in South America — afternoon tea here is a Buenos Aires institution.
Argentina's exchange rate situation means the hotel's published USD rate is based on the official rate. Visitors who bring USD cash can often benefit from exchanging at the parallel rate for personal spending — ask the concierge about the current situation on arrival.
March–May (autumn) and September–November (spring) are the best seasons — mild temperatures, the cultural season at full swing, and jacaranda blossoms in November. Avoid January–February when Buenos Aires empties and heat peaks.
The Vinoteca wine bar hosts regular masterclasses and sommelier tastings — these can be booked through the concierge and represent one of the best opportunities anywhere to understand Argentine wine in depth.
Uber and Cabify are the recommended transport — safe, reliable, and cheap. The Subte (metro) Línea H stops at Facultad de Medicina, 10 minutes' walk from the hotel, covering the main tourist areas.
📌 Av. Alvear 1661, Recoleta, Buenos Aires
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