El Casco Art Hotel sits on the waterfront at kilometre 11.5 of Avenida Bustillo in the Golondrinas area, within the national park, with Nahuel Huapi a three-minute walk away. The hotel's own pages describe rooms with eight to ten original artworks each, and it is rated as a five-star luxury boutique hotel, with a guest score of 9.4 from more than 200 reviews. Rooms include standard studios, lake-view studios with or without balconies, corner suites and a senior suite, and the amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a spa, a gym, a rooftop terrace, a cafe, a library and a garden.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about 16 minutes by car from the Civic Centre, which makes it a quiet base between the city and the Llao Llao peninsula. Most Circuito Chico sights, including Campanario, are a short drive away, and the bus along Avenida Bustillo passes nearby. A car or regular taxis make staying here easier, and an airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Rooms and facilities
The lake-view Nahuel studios are the most popular categories, with larger sizes and balconies in the upper tiers, while the standard Bustillo studio is compact and faces the road side. Each room carries original artworks, and the master suite has a living area, a whirlpool tub and a lake and garden outlook. Boat tours and kayaking can be arranged, and the rooftop terrace is a pleasant place for a drink in the evening. Free parking and a full breakfast are included in the booking page, which helps the value.
What to know
The hotel is on a busy road, and rooms facing Avenida Bustillo can pick up traffic noise, so ask for a lake-facing or higher-floor room. Check-in starts mid-afternoon and runs late into the evening. It suits couples and art lovers who want a boutique stay with lake access, and it is a good alternative to Llao Llao at a gentler price.
Travellers who want to walk to restaurants and shops should stay in the centre instead. In spring, November, the gardens are fresh and rates are lower than in the July ski season.
Why stay here
- ✓Original artwork in every room
- ✓Lake-view studios and suites
- ✓Indoor and outdoor pools
- ✓Spa and hot tub
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Boat tours and kayaking
Good questions
How far is El Casco Art Hotel from downtown?+
It is on Avenida Bustillo at kilometre 11.5, about 16 minutes by car from the Civic Centre.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, the booking page shows a free full breakfast and free self parking.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
Yes. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub and a spa, plus a gym and a rooftop terrace.
