Maza y Emilio Civit, Maipu, Argentina | (888) 252-0567
Located in Maipu, close to the wine country
Part of the Arena Maipu Casino Resort with casino, nightclub, shops, and restaurants
Modern rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, and rainfall showers
Upgraded rooms add extra living space and mountain views
Caribbean-style outdoor pool with hot tub and sundeck
Full-service spa, sauna, heated indoor pool, and fitness center
Free breakfast buffet
Free kids' club with video games and play area
24-hour business center with event spaces
Free Wi-Fi and self-parking
Far from city center
Guests will need a car to get around
No full restaurant
Wi-Fi is poor
Weekend noise from nightclub on occasion
This four-pearl, 118-room modern hotel is located in Maipu, around a 15-minute drive from Mendoza's actual city center. It's conveniently located for wine tours, but guests will need to hire a car or taxi to get around. The hotel is part of the Arena Maipu Casino Resort, which has a casino, nightclub, shopping center, and multiple restaurants. Air-conditioned rooms are sleek and contemporary, equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and bathrooms with rainfall showers. Facilities are plentiful and include an outdoor pool, hot tub, full-service spa, heated indoor pool, modern fitness center, and 24-hour business center. Free perks include a kids' club, breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and parking. Travelers without a car might like the Amerian Executive Moendoza Hotel, which has a prime central location on Plaza Italia, but is less fresh.
Scene
Modern, family-friendly hotel; part of the Arena Maipu Casino Resort
The Esplendor Mendoza is a modern hotel that's part of the Arena Maipu Casino Resort. It has a family-friendly vibe and contemporary interiors, with rustic-style furnishings and a minimalist design. The building has a sleek, glass-front facade and modern lobby with a relaxed atmosphere and warm tone decor throughout. Polished marble floors are set with numerous cozy seating areas. Outside, there's a large swimming pool with a stylishly furnished sundeck and tropical palm trees, though guests should note that this area can get busy during high season. The hotel mostly attracts tourists, particularly couples and families, but some business travelers also stay here.
Location
In Maipu, close to the wine country, though central Mendoza is a 15-minute drive away
This hotel is located in Maipu, a town famous for its wineries, vineyards, and olive farms. Overlooking the Andes Mountains, it's around a 15-minute drive from Mendoza's historic city center. Guests will need transport to get around, but car rentals and taxi hire can be arranged at the front desk. The property is located within the Arena Maipu Casino Resort, which includes a casino, nightclub, shops, restaurants, and the Arena Maipu Stadium, where numerous events and concerts are held. Parque Metropolitano is a five-minute walk from the hotel, while the performing arts theater, Cine-Teatro Plaza is a 15-minute drive away. The Bodega Giol and Wine Museum is around a five-minute drive away, while Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport is around a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Sleek, contemporary rooms with modern amenities; some add furnished terraces
This hotel has a total of 118 rooms and suites, all of which are decorated in a contemporary style, with dark hardwood floors and modern seating areas. Large double beds have smooth leather headboards, while colorful modern artworks hang on the walls. Standard in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs with cable channels, stocked minibars, safes, phones, and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add extra living spaces, whirlpool tubs, and panoramic mountain views, while some Suites include furnished terraces. En-suite bathrooms are decorated with neutral-tone tiles, and all include shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads, bidets, hairdryers, and free hotel-branded toiletries. Guests should note that some external noise can be heard from the nearby nightclub, but this is mostly on the weekends.
Features
Two pools, hot tub, spa, fitness center, free breakfast buffet, Kids Club, and free Wi-Fi
The Esplendor Mendoza has plenty of facilities to keep families entertained. The outdoor pool has a hot tub and sundeck for tanning, and there's a heated indoor pool that comes in handy during the colder months. The kids' club features video games and play areas and is free to use, while adults can kick back and relax at the full-service spa or unwind in the sauna. In-room massages and beauty treatments are also available. Guests craving adrenaline can work out at the fitness center, equipped with modern cardio machines and free weights. Stepping outside the hotel, guests will find the Arena Maipu Casino Resort with a casino, nightclub, shops, multiple restaurants, and the Arena Maipu Stadium. The hotel lacks a full restaurant, though a free breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is served daily in a modern breakfast room. Hotel services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, car rentals, laundry, free Wi-Fi, and free self-parking.