Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa

“Best Boutique Hotel in Buenos Aires”

My friend and I stayed at the Duque Hotel for almost two weeks. We used it as a base to visit Buenos Aires. The hotel is located in a safe neighbourhood. The room was nice, with a good bathroom. There is a great TV lounge, and you can order drinks from reception whenever you want. There is a good b… more

My friend and I stayed at the Duque Hotel for almost two weeks. We used it as a base to visit Buenos Aires. The hotel is located in a safe neighbourhood. The room was nice, with a good bathroom. There is a great TV lounge, and you can order drinks from reception whenever you want. There is a good breakfast offered, with lots of choice. For me the stand out feature of the Duque are the staff, especially the Front of house team, who all went above and beyond to help us with taxis, visits, restaurants and general local advice. I would highly recommend staying here, and I would happily return there when I next visit BA.

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“Amazing staff, great experience!”

100% recommend staying at Duque Hotel. My wife and I stayed with them for 5 nights and we were blown away by how great of an experience we had. The room was a bit small, but very comfortable and clean. Everything was perfect. The staff was super friendly and beyond helpful. The breakfast spread eve… more

100% recommend staying at Duque Hotel. My wife and I stayed with them for 5 nights and we were blown away by how great of an experience we had. The room was a bit small, but very comfortable and clean. Everything was perfect. The staff was super friendly and beyond helpful. The breakfast spread every morning was extensive and delicious. And finally the location in Palermo Soho was ideal for what we were looking for - walking distance to hundreds of restaurants, cafes, parks, shops, and the subway.

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“a great boutique hotel in a fantastic location”

My wife and I had a wonderful multiple night stay at the Duque boutique hotel in Buenos Aires and were very happy with the central Palermo location, clean and well-maintained accommodations, the friendly and very helpful front desk staff, and the crazy shower water pressure. Location The location… more

My wife and I had a wonderful multiple night stay at the Duque boutique hotel in Buenos Aires and were very happy with the central Palermo location, clean and well-maintained accommodations, the friendly and very helpful front desk staff, and the crazy shower water pressure. Location The location is fantastic. You’re just a few blocks from a bunch of restaurants in the area, ranging from the great treehouse-themed cafe Moshu to the aptly-named Burger Joint to the famed, Michelin-rated parrilla / steakhouse Don Julio (note: absolutely get a reservation several months in advance online). There are also a lot of classy, if pricey shops within walking distance, and the Palermo neighborhood itself is very safe, with people walking about at all hours. There is a decently-sized Carrefour supermarket on Scalabrini Ortiz if you want any grocery items, and several pharmacies nearby. Additionally, as the hotel is just a half block from the major Avenida Scalabrini Ortiz, it’s super easy to just walk out of the hotel doors and catch a cab to anywhere in the city. Additionally, when returning, you can just tell the taxi driver to take you to the corner of Scalabrini Ortiz and Guatemala, which is easier than giving them the address and having them look it up on their phone. The inflation has been changing things recently, but as of July 2024 taxi rides were about 3000-5000 pesos (roughly $3-4 US dollars) for rides to major sites like the Teatro Colón, San Telmo market, Recoleta cemetery, etc. Accommodations We were on the second floor facing Guatemala Street with a small balcony. There can be a bit of noise from the traffic, passing trucks, etc., but it’s fairly manageable given that there are three layers of closures between the room and the outside - a thin sliding glass door, folding metal shutters, and then interior wooden doors. If you’re a very light sleeper, though, you might want to consider earplugs or set up an iPad or somesuch to play white noise. The room itself was nicely sized and appointed, with a standard flat screen TV, comfy king bed, and a decently-sized bathroom with a toilet, separate bidet, and walk-in shower with a sliding glass door. Speaking of the shower- I don’t know if this is a Buenos Aires thing or if it’s specific to the hotel, but the water pressure was intense, and not in the needle-y water saver shower head way. The shower head itself is just a normal non-rain head shower head, but standing under it was like you were standing under a broken water pipe - absolutely glorious. No issues with hot water, either, despite the sheer volume of water coming through. Hotel Services In addition to a classy seating area / library with comfy couches, there is a small room with a couple of computers and a cute little cafe in the back of the hotel where the complimentary breakfast is served with a nice selection of foods including medialunas (Argentine croissant), yogurt, juices, and tarts in addition to eggs / omelettes made to order. There is also an automatic espresso maker in the back, available 24 hours a day, which makes serviceable Americanos, macchiatos, etc. There is also a small spa in the basement with a sauna, hot tub that can accommodate maybe 6-8 people, a tiny massage room, and an interesting surround shower which we tinkered with briefly but couldn’t get working. If you want to use the spa, they ask that you notify the front desk an hour beforehand so they can pre-warm the hot tub. There was also a treadmill that I can’t imagine anyone ever uses, given how walkable the neighborhood is. Everyone at the hotel was friendly, particularly the people at the reception desk. They cheerfully helped us with directions and allowed us to store our luggage before flying out in the evening. Speaking of the front desk, be aware that you have to give them your key card when you head out and then get it back when you re-enter the hotel by telling them your room number. Not sure the reason for that particular policy, but it wasn’t a big deal. So, all-in-all, I wholeheartedly recommend the Duque Hotel if you’re staying in Buenos Aires. It’s really a perfect little boutique hotel for a great stay in a great city!

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“Great boutique family owned hotel centrally located. Highly Recommended”

5 out of 5, wonderful charming family owned hotel in great location. Super quiet and bed amazing and staff was so lovely. Highly recommend, our first time in Buenos Aires and we will be back and stay at this hotel. The location was easy with transportation and a lot of places to eat and drink walk… more

5 out of 5, wonderful charming family owned hotel in great location. Super quiet and bed amazing and staff was so lovely. Highly recommend, our first time in Buenos Aires and we will be back and stay at this hotel. The location was easy with transportation and a lot of places to eat and drink walking distance

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