I can't believe the complainers! I have nothing but good things to say about this hotel. First, the room was perfect. Clean and huge! Second, the staff were incredibly friendlily. For the 4 days that we were there, we met about 8 staff members. All went out of their wy to accommodate us. In fact, one reception person spent hours trying to get trough to a restaurant to make a reservation for us.

The breakfast was fine. Nothing wonderful, but certainly enough to get you through to lunch. And yes, it was a block away. Who cares! You should be up and about anyway - there's lots to see in BA!

We spent our first night in BA at the Loi Suites because the Ayres was booked. There is no comparison. The Loi Suites (that everyone raves about) was one of the worst hotels we have ever been. The staff were bitchy, the breakfast room was so crowded we had to wait forever and the place was so noisy, we were up all night.

Kudos to the Ayres - you can't find a better hotel in Recoleta!

I was a bit disappointed by the Ayres and felt the quality was not up to the price. The room was adequate in size but extremely cold. I did not get much of a response to my complaint but did get a second blanket when requested. The staff was a bit stand-offish and, like others have stated, the breakfast around the corner was too far, too slow and not that great. Upon checking in the phone was not working. The next day came a note stating the water would be turned off (although it wasn't). The location is very convenient and safe. The entire Recoleta area is pleasant to walk around and close to museums, etc. The Arnesto Wine shop was excellent. I would try another hotel if I were returning.

We booked this hotel through Manuela at argentinaconnoi.com. We were very happy to receive a penthouse room with a beautiful large deck overlooking the Recoleta cemetery. It was clean and comfortable and equipped with a small kitchen.

The staff was very friendly and amazingly helpful. We received restaurant and tour recommendations from them and used their baggage service as well. The free in-house internet connection was really handy.

I am not sure what would constitute a better location, but this one is pretty darn good.

Ayres de Recoleta has spacious and comfortable rooms in a convenient location adjacent to the Recoleta Cemetery and close to shopping, restaurants and cinema.
After researching the many hotels of Buenos Aires, our group decided on Ayres de Recoleta based on value and location. We found the rooms spacious enough for all our stuff, which accumulates while traveling over a three week period. The rates were also attractive and within our budget. We paid USD110/night (low season-August)
FIRST IMPRESSION: Clean, comteporary design of lobby, friendly staff greeted us and check-in of 7 rooms went relatively smoothly.
ROOMS: Rooms are 4 per floor. 2 facing the street and two overlooking the (small) pool. The volume of the room is good with a basic kitchen, dining area, sufficient storage, modern bathroom and King or Twin beds. There is a work area for your lap top at the window which spans the width of the room affording lots of light if needed.
DECOR: Although it may be considered contemporary by some because of flooring and minimalist features, it also reminded me of my dormitory at a US college in the 80's. BUT!! For the price and size of room it was okay.
THE STAFF: At first, I was challenenged with one of them as I worked out some problems, but overall, they were helpful and friendly and willing to make reservations for restaurants, shows and tours.
THE BREAKFAST: Personally, I used this for only the first morning of 7 mornings. The restaurant is located a block and a half away and is very busy. The staff are hurried and rude and seem like they do not like to see customers with hotel vouchers. The breakfast is a continental breakfast and we were charged for a coffee when they said we should have told them upfront about the voucher. Same coffee. We paid Ar.20.00 for two coffees as I never got back any change. I reported this to the hotel and was compensated. I recommend that the hotel change from this restaurant. La Noble can easily deliver breakfast to the hotel and have it in-house instead. We ate at La Noble around the corner every morning thereafter and Sophia was a dream.
THE LOCATION: Is convenient. oh hum. Very tourist oriented area. Lots of restaurants and shopping and a cineplex and the cemetery right next door but nothing of any great value. We could have walked to Bullrich Mall and high-end shops along the way, but mostly we took cabs everyday to Palermo Soho where most of the things we liked were. Trendy boutiques, fab restaurants and cafes. A lovely village and in no time you will have more shopping bags than you can carry. Our favourite restaurants were CASA CRUZ, SUCRE and BO-BO Restaurant. FANTASTIC!!

The sum up: Ayres de Recoleta was good value and comfortable with friendly staff.