The finest hotel in Uruguay — a magnificent 1921 Belle Époque palace on the Rambla waterfront in the Carrasco neighbourhood, restored as a Sofitel property with 186 rooms, a full casino, and the best spa in Montevideo. The building itself is extraordinary: listed heritage architecture with original Art Deco interiors, grand staircases, and a ballroom that once hosted the Uruguayan elite. The beachfront location in Carrasco (Montevideo's most elegant neighbourhood) is a 20-minute taxi from the Ciudad Vieja but close to the best beach and the finest restaurants outside the centre. An extraordinary hotel that reflects Uruguay's sophistication at its peak.