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Five weeks in South America and we joke that we received "more for less." Our questions were always promptly and thoroughly answered. This service was so much better than buying a packaged tour!
Diane and Jim Anderson, Victoria, BC Canada.The list below includes Argentina For Less's favorite 3, 4, and 5 star Hotels in Salta.
The Hotel Sheraton Salta, just 10 blocks from downtown Salta in the Monumento neighborhood, boasts terrific views of the Lerma Valley and the Andes just beyond. Its 145 luxurious rooms feature panoramic views, comfortable beds draped in soft duvets, high-speed internet, color cable TVs, mini-bars, and safe-deposit boxes. Enjoy international cuisine and fine dining in Restaurant Terracotta, or breakfast buffet in the Restaurante 330 Coffee Shop. The lobby bar has a panoramic view of the city. The hotel also has its own 24 hour gym, a heated outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi, and a massage parlor.
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The designer hotel chain, Hotel Design Suites, has built artsy hotels throughout Argentina for a wildly popular mix of urban chic and rural charm. The brainchild of the famous Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott, the cutting edge Design Suite Salta is well-situated in Salta’s historic center, just off Belgrano square. The modern architecture is embellished with gaucho-themed chairs, wood paneling, and fern-adorned patios. Relax under white bed linens, while watching a movie on the DVD-equipped satellite TV. The rooms also feature mini-bars and Jacuzzi tubs. Other amenities include an art gallery, a health club with sauna and gym, and indoor and outdoor pool, and a Resto bar and wine bar.
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This colorful hotel, Hotel Casa Real, is strategically located near Salta’s main attractions. 83 finely detailed rooms are large and comfortable and give a great view of the mountains. The suites come with Jacuzzi tubs and a sitting area. All rooms feature large beds, central air conditioning and heating, telephone, cable TVs, internet, mini-bars, and safe-deposit boxes. The spa has activities scheduled every day so that guests can utilize the many facilities. The richly decorated Los Cebiles restaurant is very cozy. It serves buffet breakfast, plus international cuisine during the day. There is a pleasant coffee shop and cheese and wine is also served on an outdoor patio. Other services include baby-sitter, room service, and transfers to the nearby casino and golf club.
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Located in Salta’s historic center, only three blocks from 9 de Julio center, Hotel Ayres de Salta is the perfect resting place for your Argentina vacation. The décor is modern and inviting; the bilingual staff is top quality. The 40 rooms are warm, cosy, and beautifully decorated with wood and floral accents. Each room comes with cable TV, internet, telephone, mini-bar, safe-deposit box, and air conditioning and heating. The restaurant serves buffet breakfast, as well as distinctive dishes throughout the day. The stylish bar is perfect for enjoying a glass of fine wine. The swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and gym are perched on the rooftop terrace with a fantastic view of Salta and the Lerma Valley. The Jockey Club Salta golf course is nearby. Other amenities include computers with internet, 24 hour room service, laundry and dry cleaning, babysitting, and luggage storage.
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This popular honeymoon spot, the comfortable Hotel Altos de Balcarce, is located on Balcarce Street, in the midst of downtown Salta. The 48 rooms are decorated with vibrant Andean patterns, and include air conditioning, internet, cable TV, safe-deposit boxes, and telephones. There is also a room fully-equipped for people with disabilities. The restaurant offers Argentine fare, and there is also a bar. The outdoor swimming pool is situated in an absolutely marvelous courtyard. Computers with internet are available. Laundry, dry cleaning, and babysitting also available.
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Near Plaza Tribunales in downtown Salta, the colonial-style Hotel del Virrey is like a step back in time. Heavy wooden doors carved into colonial archways give way to spacious rooms decorated with smooth red tile, chandeliers, and heavy curtains. Each room comes with a mini-bar, safe-deposit box, high speed internet access, telephone, and cable TV. Additionally, the hotel offers dry cleaning services, an outdoor swimming pool, and a gym. The restaurant serves authentic Argentine barbecue, and there is also a café and lounge.
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The marvelous Hotel Patios de Lerma, located near Parque 20 de Febrero, only a few blocks away from Salta’s historic district, is a stylish option for your Salta hotel. The décor is sophisticated, with sleek black paneling, natural wood furnishings, and gorgeous lighting. Each of the 31 rooms comes with satellite flatscreen TV, mini-bar, and a safe-deposit box. Exquisite regional and international cuisine is served in the restaurant. Guests can also indulge in fine coffee and sweets in the cafeteria. Breakfast is served American buffet-style, with a great selection of breads and sweets, juices, and cereals. Other services include a spa, laundry, and an outdoor terrace with Jacuzzi.
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This magnificent hotel, Hotel Alejandro I, towers above the city just 2 blocks from Plaza Belgrano. The attention to detail is excellent. 160 rooms plus gorgeous suites with terrific views of Salta’s historic district, all include sleek décor, cable TV, safe-deposit boxes, air conditioning, internet, mini-bar, and telephone. The elegant El Rincon de Alejandro restaurant serves excellent international cuisine, and national and international wines. The El Meson de la Plaza restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, with plenty of a la carte choices. There is also the Hidalgo Piano Bar, where guests can down a cocktail or sip champagne, nibble appetizers or sandwiches, all while enjoying the live music.
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Hotel Boutique Legado Mitico was once the mansion of a Salta patrician, and is located deep in Salta’s historic district. The hotel is steeped in legend, history, and myth, with each room named after heroes from Salta’s past. The guestroom La Escritora, for example, is a tribute to Juana Manuela Gorriti, a fiery 19th century Argentine author. The room includes a small patio, a wood-burning stove, and a hydro-massage tub, plus a flatscreen TV, mini-bar, safe-deposit box, air-conditioning and heater, internet, and telephone. There is also a library, solarium, gift shop, gorgeous patio, and breakfast lounge. This hotel is also socially committed to many projects, including RELAF, a child protection agency. Other amenities include laundry and room service.
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This delightful country house, Hotel Boutique House of Jasmines, is surrounded by the beauty and nature of the Andean foothills and is a perfect place to unwind for a few days on your Salta tour. The surrounding grounds, including the garden and the nearby park, are dotted with fragrant jasmine plants. The luxurious rooms are spacious, with exquisite cream and earthen colored linens alongside traditionally designed furniture. The restaurant serves traditional home cooking.
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This hotel with character, Hotel Solar de la Plaza, was once the home of a Salta patrician family, Patron Costas, during the latter half of the 20th century. The Spanish colonial style is evident in the tile roof, large windows, and flower-filled patio and solarium. Four rooms were the actual bedrooms of the Patron Costas, now rennovated with hardwood floors, Jacuzzi tubs, and wrought iron floor lamps. The rooms in the new wing sport marble pedestal sinks, and all rooms have internet, mini-bars. Satellite TV, safe-deposit boxes, and air conditioning and heating. The common areas are elegant – including the rooftop pool and sun deck, as well as the La Terraza restaurant with views of the courtyard garden. Dry cleaning and laundry, lounges, a bar, and business center make this luxurious mansion a complete hotel.
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The Hotel Almeria is just a few blocks from the main square in Salta. Designed in authentic Andalucian colonial style, this hotel is decked out in Spanish tile work, some painted with famous Spanish poems. The service is excellent. The rooms are very spacious, with the most basic rooms have a view of the inner patio, cable TV, telephone, air conditioning and heating, and safe-deposit box. The best rooms have views of the San Bernardo hill, Scottish shower, and Jacuzzi. Some rooms are equipped for persons with disabilities. All guests have access to the buffet breakfast, spa, and business center. The Darrical Restaurant has some delicious gourmet selections of regional and fusion cuisine and the Cherin Tea Bar serves various drinks and snacks.
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This gem of a hotel, Parador El Lagar, is located only 3 blocks from the most active nightlife in Salta. The hotel itself is beautiful and quiet, offering spacious, comfortable rooms and superb service. Under the Spanish tile roof, the courtyard and grounds of the hotel give off the scent of fresh flowers. A stay includes breakfast, TV, telephone, air conditioning and heating, and access to the relaxing outdoor pool.
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Located 12 blocks from downtown, the Papyrus Boutique hotel is a stylish hotel with excellent views overlooking the Spanish tile rooftops of the city. Each of the nine rooms is named after a flower whose character is reflected in its colors and decorations. The rooms come with mini-bars, TVs, telephone, air conditioning and heating, and available services include safe-deposit boxes, laundry, and internet. Chef Daniel Nuňez creates a new menu each night in the restaurant, showcasing regional flavors and dishes with an international flair.
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This gorgeous neoclassical Hotel Salta, built in 1890, faces Plaza 9 de Julio. Its façade is strikingly lit up at night. There are totally renovated 99 rooms, with standard rooms offering comfortable accommodations, mini-bars, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning and heating, internet, and safe-deposit boxes. The suites have elegant wood-carved furnishings, tubs with hydromassage, and incredible vistas of the city. The courtyard heated pool is open all day and includes a grill, solarium, and views of the downtown buildings. There is also a spa, gym, restaurant with buffet breakfast, and occasional live music shows. Room service, business center, laundry and dry cleaning, and safe-deposit boxes are also available.
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The Portezuelo Hotel is located at the foot of San Bernardo hill, within easy walking distance of San Martin Park. Surrounding the hotel are lovely gardens and a panoramic view of the neighboring country. The accommodations are decorated with simplicity. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, internet, dry cleaning and laundry, and lounges. The restaurant serves regional and international cuisine.
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Posada del Sol is located in the heart of Salta within walking distance of the main points of interest. Service is excellent. The 55 brightly colored rooms are fitted are modern and comfortable. Rooms come with buffet breakfast, internet, cable TV, safe-deposit boxes, air conditioning and heating, telephone, mini-bar, and laundry service.
Apartment-sized rooms, perfect for families, are available. The restaurant Bavaro regional favorites such as empanadas, humitas, locro, tamales and a delicious buffet breakfast. There is an adjoining tea room that is perfect for relaxing with a hot drink and dessert.
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