Hotel Montevideo is a five-star property in the Pocitos district, the most popular beach neighbourhood in the capital, and a member of a well-known collection of independent luxury hotels. It has around eighty rooms, which gives it a more personal scale than the big business towers in the centre, and its facilities are those of a resort in the middle of the city: a seasonal outdoor pool with free cabanas, a rooftop pool, a rooftop restaurant, a poolside bar and a spa offering massages. A 24-hour health club, fast free Wi-Fi in the rooms, bike rentals and self-parking for a daily fee cover the practical side. Breakfast is served as a buffet at an extra charge, so check what your rate includes. The address is on Calle José Benito Lamas, in a calm residential part of Pocitos, and the Rambla and Pocitos beach are each about a nine-minute walk away. That makes it a natural choice for travellers who want to spend their evenings walking by the water, cycling the promenade or eating in the neighbourhood's cafes and restaurants, while still having a full-service hotel to come back to.
Location and getting around
Pocitos is a residential and leisure district several kilometres from Ciudad Vieja, so the old town is a taxi or rideshare away, typically twenty to thirty minutes depending on traffic. Rides are inexpensive by international standards, and many guests spend mornings in the old town and afternoons on the waterfront.
The Rambla is about an eight-minute walk from the hotel, Parque Rodó and the Punta Carretas shopping mall are within a longer walk, and the Estadio Centenario and its football museum are a short drive away. Carrasco International Airport is around thirty minutes by car, so arrivals and departures are simple.
Rooms and facilities
Expect refined, modern rooms with air conditioning and fast free Wi-Fi, in a building with a boutique feel rather than a conference-hotel atmosphere. The two pools and the cabanas are the highlight in the warmer months, and the rooftop restaurant and bar offer views over the neighbourhood and towards the water. The spa provides massage and other treatments and is worth booking in advance, and the health club is open around the clock.
Self-parking is available for a daily fee, bikes can be rented for the Rambla, and the staff can help arrange tours, wine country visits and transfers. Pools are seasonal, so if a swim matters to you, ask about the rooftop pool and the outdoor pool conditions when you book.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners, travellers marking an occasion and anyone who wants a high-end base near the beach rather than in the business district. It is also a good fit for visitors who plan to cycle or jog the Rambla, for wine lovers who will be heading out to the vineyards and for food lovers who want a rooftop dinner.
It is less convenient for travellers who want to walk to the old-town sights each morning, in which case a central hotel on or near Plaza Independencia may suit better. Rates change with the season, and the summer months from December to February are the busiest, so book early if you are planning a stay during the holidays or Carnival.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop pool and seasonal outdoor pool with cabanas
- ✓Spa and massage services
- ✓24-hour health club
- ✓Rooftop restaurant
- ✓Restaurant, bars and poolside bar
- ✓Free fast Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Self-parking for a fee
- ✓Bike rentals
Good questions
Where is Hotel Montevideo?+
It is in the Pocitos district, about a nine-minute walk from Pocitos beach and the Rambla.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
Yes, there is a rooftop pool and a seasonal outdoor pool with cabanas, plus a spa offering massage and a 24-hour health club.
Is it close to the airport?+
Carrasco International Airport is about thirty minutes away by car, depending on traffic.
