CasaCalma is a boutique hotel in the centre of Buenos Aires, close to Plaza San Martin, the Galerias Pacifico shopping gallery and the Teatro Colon, with the Obelisco within reach. The booking page describes it as upscale, with a restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop and a library, and notes a living plant wall that gives the property its calm, garden-like mood. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 from more than a thousand reviews, which places it among the best-reviewed hotels in the city. The rooms are the draw. The booking page describes premium bedding, down comforters, a minibar, an in-room safe, laptop-friendly workspaces and 43-inch smart televisions. Bathrooms have jetted tubs, hydromassage showerheads and separate bath and shower, and the rooms include private indoor hot tubs, which is an unusual touch in a city hotel and appeals to couples in particular. The booking page does not name the room categories, so check what each category includes when you book.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a restaurant and bar, a continental breakfast for a surcharge, free bicycle rentals and an airport shuttle for a fee. There is no pool, which is typical of boutique hotels in this district, and does not mention a spa beyond the in-room hot tubs. The front desk is open around the clock, staff speak several languages and the property is smoke-free.
Location
The central district puts you within walking distance of the theatre district, Florida street and Plaza San Martin. The Teatro Colon is a short walk, and you can reach Recoleta and San Telmo by taxi in a short ride. The area is busy by day with offices and shops and quieter at night, so it suits travellers who plan to dine out and use taxis.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and travellers who want a quiet, design-led base with excellent service and are willing to forgo a pool and a large gym. Compared with Pulitzer, which has a rooftop and a seasonal pool, CasaCalma focuses on in-room comfort. Tips: ask about early check-in if you arrive on an overnight flight, use the free bicycles for the riverside paths and parks, and book early for weekends and holidays, since a small hotel with a very high rating fills quickly.
The plant wall and the library give the public spaces a calm, residential feel, which is a welcome contrast to the busy streets just outside the door.
Why stay here
- ✓Private indoor hot tubs in rooms
- ✓Bar and restaurant
- ✓Library
- ✓Free bicycle rentals
- ✓Living plant wall
- ✓Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- ✓Continental breakfast (surcharge)
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Do the rooms have hot tubs?+
The booking page says rooms include private indoor hot tubs, and bathrooms have jetted tubs and hydromassage showers.
Is there a pool?+
No pool is listed.
What is nearby?+
Plaza San Martin, Galerias Pacifico and the Teatro Colon, according to the booking page.
