HOTEL BABEL

We got so much help from the staff at this hotel not only for Buenos Aires, but for our trip to Patagonia as well. The neighbourhood is not the most inspiring and a 20 minutes walk from the centre. One odd thing about the staff, though. When we arrived at the hotel we hotel we were told that we could have an early check-in if we paid 20 USD. We said that we would just wait and then 2 minutes later it was suddenly "possible" to have an early check-in free of charge. Why not just offer it right away if the room is ready anyway'

Hotel Babel organised our airport pickup. He was on time and all went well. Laurol was very welcoming, giving us a map of the area, explaining ATMs in the areas, places to visit, safety issues etc. we found this fantastic. Hotel is in a great location in San Telmo. Little cafes and eateries everywhere Quick walk to the plaza to have a meal or drink and watch the tango. Rooms were small and compact, very clean and tidy. Comfortable bed, double size. Plenty of hot water, small compact bathroom but all we needed. No fridge or water provided. To had lots of channels but didn't find any English speaking channels, but we didn't go there to watch tv. Wifi was very poor the first couple of days, could not get a reception so went to a cafe or breakfast to surf the net and keep in touch with family. The last day wifi was much better but very poor connection in our room. Overall we were pretty happy with the hotel. If you need quiet to sleep, I suggest ask for a room at the back as the top front rooms are literally on the street.

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Went out of their way to assist us in getting around Beunos Aires. Spanish not our first language but they were able to assist in english. Rooms very cosy.... nice and quiet hotel. Close to most places in San Telmo. Thanx Laura and Andrea

Staff were so helpful and communal areas were lovely. Rooms were dark, dingy and in need of updating. Bathrooms were v dusty and grubby. Wifi was okay, better than in some places we had stayed. Safe didn't work.

This was my first visit to BA and the hotel had been recommended for me. And I was not disappointed, on the contrary! I travel backpacking so my needs are small. The rooms (I visited twice within one week) are roomy with large bathrooms and high to the ceiling. The location is very good, plenty of restaurants and not far from plaza de mayo and the harbor. Breakfast is good. The stuff is great! I felt cordially welcome by Lauro, Aloe and Miguel. And I've been called by my name. Sound small but it's nice after all other places where I felt anonymous. Plenty of helpful information was given by the stuff. (If you like to see Tango with locals, not tourist show, try nearby Maldita Milonga, thank you Aloe). One minus: the wi-fi is simply not good enough! It works close to the reception desk. Very week in the patio and not at all in the rooms I got. Not talking about the speed, internet is simply slow all over Argentina, but not possible to detract and connect to the router. Need improvement.