Montserrat, United States
Walking distance to Avenue of 9th July and the Palacio Barolo
Large guest rooms with kitchenettes and sofa-beds
All-day restaurant serves local and international cuisine
Spa with swimming pool, sauna, and steam room
Great city views from the roof terrace and hot tub
Free Wi-Fi and breakfast
Two meetings rooms on-site
The hotel is showing wear and tear in places
The area is not the safest at night
Many rooms overlook brick walls
The three-and-a-half pearl Monserrat hotel has 75 spacious rooms with contemporary decor and kitchenettes. The hotel also has the benefit of a spa,
swimming pool, and restaurant. On-site dining is a real bonus as the property
is in a fairly gritty neighborhood where tourists may not be advised to walk
around at night. There are some popular daytime attractions nearby though, and
a metro station is just five minutes away. Parking is available on-site
(although it’s chargeable and spaces are limited), and breakfast and Wi-Fi are
free. Considering the hotel was built in 2010, it does look surprisingly shabby
and worn in places. The nearby Scala Hotel is closer to the San Telmo neighborhood and has fresher rooms, though prices are a bit higher.
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Scene
A modern, corporate look, but needs a little TLC
The hotel's entrance has quite a corporate feel to it: dark gray cement with red and orange paneling. Any touches of
local charm or culture are lacking, but the building is still somewhat modern and smart. The wooden
reception desk sits in front of a red wall and has purple suede chairs. Beyond
this, there's a black leather sofa against a mirrored wall, and a simple computer station for guests' use composed of a wooden desk and a couple of red plastic swivel chairs. A shelving unit with wine bottles sits nearby. The
corridors have a business-like feel to them, too; the gray walls are mainly
plain but have a triangular pattern by the elevators. A clean-lined uniformity defines the restaurant, where white- and icy-blue-cushioned chairs and polished white floors combine with a red accent wall behind the bar. Scuffs and marks on the
walls make it look a little untidy here and there throughout the property. The cement rooftop terrace is decorated with tropical plants and some white plastic patio furniture, and offers excellent views of the city. Guests tend to be small groups of friends or families, along with many business travelers drawn to the convenient in-room features.
Location
A slightly sketchy area, but just five minutes to a Metro station
Located in the neighborhood of Monserrat in Buenos Aires, the Monserrat
Apart Hotel is near many government buildings, and the hotel does attract a lot
of business travelers. The area can be a little gritty so it's not ideal for
tourists to be walking around at night. During the day though, there are a few
things to see nearby. It’s one block from Avenue of 9th July, and around 10 minutes' walk from both the Palacio Barolo building and the Plaza de los dos Congresos park.
It’s a 10-minute drive to the stunning Teatro Colon venue, and around the same to the palatial
mansion Casa Rosada. The Moreno Metro station is a five-minute walk away.
Rooms
Well-equipped, contemporary rooms with efficient kitchenettes and sofa-beds
Rooms are available as Doubles or Triples. Each has a sofa-bed,
and the Triples sleep three plus the sofa-bed, so would be ideal for larger
families. All the rooms are spacious and have a contemporary look, though some have industrial-style carpet. The
furnishings are soft shades of gray, brown, and white, and have clean,
minimalist style. There’s no view to get excited about though -- many overlook
brick walls. The rooms feature air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, minibars, safes,
desks, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. There’s also the useful
addition of a kitchenette in each room which includes a kettle, microwave, stove, and small sink, plus
cookware, dishware, and utensils. Bathrooms are a little plain, but have modern
countertop basins, shower/tub combos, and hairdryers. Some need a little TLC though, as there are signs of mold in some of
the tiling.
Features
City views from the hot tub, and free Wi-Fi and breakfast
The hotel offers a free continental buffet breakfast in its Bar Bistro
restaurant, including eggs to order and the standard offerings of meats, cheeses, and bread. The restaurant is open all day for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, serving local and international cuisine alongside a varied wine list. There’s
also a small bar within the restaurant, and a covered smoking deck. Room service is available during
limited hours. The hotel has a heated indoor pool, although it is small and not
too appealing, its worn wooden decking lined with several white loungers. For a better view, it’s worth having a dip in the hot
tub, which overlooks the city through a huge window. There are also great views
to be had from the roof terrace. The spa offers a drinks service, sauna, steam room,
and range of massages and facial and body treatments. There’s also a small fitness
center, which has an elliptical machine, stepper, exercise bike, and core ball. The
hotel has free Wi-Fi throughout and limited parking is available for a fee. For business travelers, there are two meeting
rooms, which seat a maximum of 12 and 80 people.
