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Reviews of Hotel Boutique Racó de Buenos Aires

3.5 out of 5
Hotel Boutique Racó de Buenos Aires
Yapeyu 271, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 197 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Colorado Springs

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff here was fantastic. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Buenos Aires
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good hotel to stay at for a few nights. There are not much to do immediately around and that what makes the area quiet. The building itself is old and not what a standard hotel is nowadays. It has super higher ceiling, a little sound isolation. Rooms are bit big but enough for sleeping. Overall, it’s good for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The boutique was in a good location for shopping and transportation. The personnel were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ziaul, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This charming hotel is in a very safe location and it is like a classic Buenos Aires apartment. The rooms are spacious and clean and the staff is very responsive, kind and accommodating. Will highly recommend and definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stop off in Buenos Aires
Great place to spend a few days before we flew home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
I loved this hotel, a family hotel that transports you to the 1900s. Impeccable service and close to everything. I am planning to come back next year. Argentina is amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my week stay here - Friendly staff, clean room, hot water, & good Wi-Fi
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

liza, commack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a boutique hotel. And the only thing to note here is that a guest has to leave their key each time you leave the room or hotel. You’d have to ring the doorbell each time you come back in to the hotel. The front is not always manned. So in that sense you feel kind of restricted and cannot freely come in an out of your room without “bothering” someone. It is a very pretty, quaint, and has an “authentic” feel to it. No fridge available and as most South American hotels, TV is only in Spanish (either Spanish programming or dubbed in Spanish. Very friendly staff though some not English-speaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bronya, Sydney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, family vibe, and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, especially for our 18 month old daughter. Gorgeous balcony and great room. We loved the area too as it felt like the authentic neighborhood experience we were looking for. We would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff
This hotel was so stylish and in keeping with Buenos Aires architecture. It was lovely to not stay in a big chain, corporate hotel. The staff were incredibly welcoming, kind and gave a great restaurant recommendation. The room was homely, comfortable and unique. It was the perfect place to stay for our last night in Argentina.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Anna, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel was out of main stream, it was close to eateries and easy to catch the train or bus. Staff attentive to guests needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
It's an old house (from 1904) but it was reformed and maintained. It's very nice and the stuff super polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Antonio from Nr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice. Close to downtown
Wonderfully acomodating people. Very pleasant stay

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and safe hotel
Hotel Boutique Raco was a wonderful and safe place to stay while visiting Buenos Aires. The staff are very friendly and accommodating: available for directions and traveling advice. The breakfasts are wonderful and filling. It is a safe place to stay in the lovely neighborhood of Almagro. While there, I was told the subway system is very easy...and it was. They let me borrow a "subte" card which I filled for my trips and returned before the end of my trip. I would definitely stay here again. It is on what seems to be on a side street, less traffic. You will definitely be able to sleep soundly after a long day of sightseeing.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its certainly boutique
A nice hotel with staff who ware excellent. The room was a good size although a little noisy when people were moving along the walkway outside. The bathroom was a bit disconcerting at first as the windows (which go down to the floor) are facing the walkway but we soon got used to that. Would be nice to have tea making facilities in the room. Would certainly return.

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, Palm Springs. California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanliness hotel/quality service
I recommend it 100%.

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much appreciated gem
Loved this little boutique gem. Personal, with lovely staff only too happy to help. Recommended. But please note no hairdryer in the otherwise comfy and cosy room we had - with a cute wee balcony. Thanks for a lovely stay at your very affordable vintage jewel. ☺

6/10 Okay

Theo, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mixed bag
The hotel is an absolutely beautifully restored period house. The room was nicely furnished and clean. The staff was polite and provided useful info. However, like other reviewers noted, almost all the extra services are priced substantially above market rate and seem meant to extract as much money as possible from you. That includes the taxi rides to the airport, the exchange rate that you are offered (12:1 from Raco vs 14:1 or 15:1 available on the market) and the rates that they quote you if you want to extend your stay (was quoted about 15% above Travelocity for exact same room by hotel staff, then they tried to play difficult by saying they had no availability). Bottom line, when it comes to money the smiles fade and the claws come out.

8/10 Good

Janbon, Olympia, Washington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful neighborhood in Buenos Aires
We decided to spend a few days exploring Buenos Aires after disembarking from a cruise ship. This was a great location for us, and the hotel a good value, from which to explore different neighborhoods of the city. The subway is a few easily walked blocks away. Also nearby are banks, ATMS, stores, pharmacies, cafes, restaurants, and more. We liked not being in the midst of the city center, with its crowds and noise. Coming back to our cool, comfortable room in Almagro was relaxing. The staff was very helpful when we needed to leave our bags and, when we left, order a taxi.

6/10 Okay

Alexey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Mixed feelings
I feel a little bit guilty giving this hotel 'average' mark, because the people who work there are very nice and take a great pride in their hotel - but I believe we should rely on our own experience here, to help painting the full picture. The best thing about this hotel is that it is beautiful. And authentic. You can definitely see how much effort was put in preserving its original character which is priceless. The decoration is very tasteful and of good quality, the bed and sheets are very comfy. Though this does not come without a compromise. Due to peculiar layout/construction of the rooms there is almost no sound proofing: on the first night we indulged in listening to quite loud arguments of the couple next door - which continued in the morning (it's a shame we could not understand the subject of their quarrels - might be more entertaining). On the second night there was a sort of a party or television noise going well into 2am keeping us awake even after a long day of sightseeing. We don't know how often noise is the problem, but it was a problem for us on both nights of our two day stay. And one final remark is about the transfers the hotel is offering. I understand the convenience of a personal pick up option, but I am not sure why some reviewers here are led to believe that it is the cheapest option: Ezeiza taxi (could not be more official with the stand in the arrivals hall of the airport) will cost "only" $34, and a normal metered taxi from the taxi stand at

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice boutique hotel
Classic period home, beautiful furnishings, very clean. Those are the good parts. Now for the not so nice part: I got lots of mind games from the staff and the owner when trying to check out late. Our flight was close to midnight the day of checkout, and we wanted to be able to shower / get ready for the long 10 hour flight back home after a day of sightseeing -- that's why we asked for a late checkout. We asked the night before, and one of the staff members quoted us a half day rate that was higher (on a daily basis) than we had paid on any of the previous days and insisted on mandatory checkout at 6 PM. This was more $$$ for a half day, and it was not even 12 hours, so we naturally said no. Then the next morning, we asked the owner directly about late checkout. He claimed he couldn't extend our room due to unavailability and high seasonal demand (this had been possible just the night before, wow!). I checked Travelocity and surprise! -- no problem with availability -- 3 rooms just like it were available. I extended for another day on Travelocity and went down to notify the owner who begrudgingly had to honor my new Travelocity booking. Overall, it felt like they were trying to extract the maximum amount of money from us (which they got thanks to us booking another entire day, congrats!), and not paying attention to our needs. Not a nice experience.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel in a beautiful and charming building. Not easy to find the entrance at night due to lack of tag but good experience.

8/10 Good

mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cozy hotel
Nice location, helpful staff, beautiful old house.

10/10 Excellent

Carmelo, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rated this hotel 5 out of 5!
Totally enjoyed my 2 nights here. I arrived in the evening coming in from Puerto Iguazu and staff made me feel welcome and homey. The receptionist when I checked spoke very good English and gave me all the information I needed about my stay and key places surrounding the hotel. The highlight of my stay was the room and how comfortable it was! It is winter in Buenos Aires currently and coming in to the warm and cozy room was amazing. It was well furnished and chic. The bed was so comfortable I ended up sleeping right away and ditching my plan to go out for dinner. Upon check out, they remained consistent in service which was great.

8/10 Good

Worfago, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant experience, great staff
Stay in an historical building with many original features. Reasonable sized room, quiet and comfortable. Reasonable location within short walking distance to trains.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
The hotel is beautiful, and the staff is super friendly and lovely. Breakfast should've been included for the price. The location is good as the subte is in walking distance, but the neighbourhood isn't the most exciting.

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
This was a great hotel all around. The staff were excellent and gave great recommendations for food and activities. The room we got was clean, modern, had beautiful high ceilings and even a small balcony. Neighborhood was nice with several restaurants nearby.

8/10 Good

Katie, Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
An excellent boutique hotel with a lovely historic setting. Service was impeccable. Breakfast was good. Location is not ideal - while it is in a safe neighborhood, it is a taxi ride or metro ride to popular tourist locations.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great escape from the centre
Staff were really friendly and helpful, I was even given a lend of a bus/metro card which made it much easier to get around. The area was a good distance from the tourist centre but of you're willing to use the metro (safe,quick) or buses (plentiful) you can easily get around - the girls at the front desk knew exactly which bus to get for each of our destinations. Rooms were very comfortable too, safe neighbourhood and plenty of places nearby for breakfast and snacks

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice residential neighborhood
Close to reasonable priced restaurants and shopping. Hotel staff exceptionally helpful. Room is large and comfortable w very high ceilings. AC unit worked great! A long walk to the major sites but very close to subway.

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a quiet and easily accesible
The staff spoke English, were helpful, and knowledgeable of the city. They arranged my transport to and from the airport and set me on my way each day. Kudos to the staff! I originally ordered two twin beds, but my travelling companion was not able to come. They changed my room to a King sized room the next day with no charge. The hotel is a renovated home with tall ceilings and modern baths. It has a pleasant air and fits the boutique hotel class well.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great boutique!
I arrived late after due check-in time. I booked my hotel about a month before arrival and they made note that I would need a late check-in. They were kind and allowed myself a late check-out due to my getting in so late. (2am) I was able to exchange my American money, their rate was 10-1. Not bad. Cute place, quiet side street. Overall I would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

maria, washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quaint hotel
Friendly, helpful staff. Great, convenient location.

8/10 Good

K.B., Chapala, Jalisco Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel - good value
The staff is absolutely wonderful. The hotel is in a safe, clean residential area. There is a great restaurant an easy walk around the corner (Don Bosco)...it is open very late. It is an easy walk to the local subway station. Just down from the subway station, on the main street, there is a lovely restaurant called Las Violetas. I would consider staying in this property again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Nice room, quiet, good location in a quiet residential neighbourhood, some good cafes and restaurants as recommended by the hotel. Would recommend

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Bruna, Brazil & Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
We had a great stay at the hotel, it was lovely. Very unique as each room was different. The staff were also extremely helpful!

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Derby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible value for money just outside the centre
We had a lovely stay, the hotel is very charming and excellent value for money. The room was modern with a nice bathroom and very soft sheets. The district the hotel is in is just outside the centre and a very easy metro ride away, however it is not a touristy area at all, we felt comfortable and safe as we had already been staying in BA in Palermo but if it was your first time in BA or South America and you're not very adventurous then this may be too off the beaten track for some.

8/10 Good

Graham and Lynne, Walls end, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly hotel
This is an excellent family run hotel. All the staff are extremely helpful with suggestions for local eateries, transport and what to see. The metro is a five minute walk in a quiet neighbourhood which is safe even at night. Hotel happy to arrange taxis(none of whom overcharged or scammed us). If you want to be in a small hotel in a quiet area yet only be 15 minutes from the action then you will not be disappointed.

8/10 Good

Tigger, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel but location not great.
Room very nice and staff really helpful. However, choice of restaurants nearby was very limited and some distance by metro to city attractions. Would tend to recommend staying in other suburbs with more on offer to visitors re restaurants, parks, etc but also think hotel was nice.

10/10 Excellent

never plan ahead, australia perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good price and great places to eat nearby
it was out of the way but still in mainstream BA but easy to get around by taxi or public transport. Mostly it was a great price and very good accommodation and there were all sorts of eating places nearby that were a great price

8/10 Good

*, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel in an old house, very nicely converted. Staff extremely helpful and kind, with good advice for tourists. But not a particularly nice area I'm afraid - handy for the Subte, which is about 5 minutes away, but there are quite a few homeless men on the corners, and the pavements are dirty - no laws about picking up after your dogs............ To be fair, there was no begging, and no approach made to us by the homeless, but it just felt slightly uncomfortable especially late at night.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great boutique hotel
Wonderful hotel......bathroom cleanliness was not perfect but everything else was superior!