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Babel Boutique

3.5 star property
Winter getaway with bar/lounge

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Interior detail
Interior
Bar (on property)
Standard Double Room
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Balcarce 946 - San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1064
  • San Telmo Antiques Fair
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Port of Buenos Aires
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • 9 de Julio Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Buenos Aires

At Babel Boutique you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada. Highlights at this ski hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and luggage storage. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class San Telmo hotel include Florida Street and La Bombonera.

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Mayo - 16 min walk
  • Casa Rosada - 16 min walk
  • Florida Street - 18 min walk
  • La Bombonera - 4 min drive
  • Obelisco - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Buenos Aires Independencia Station - 7 min walk
  • Independencia Station (Bernardo de Irigoyen) - 12 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Desnivel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Freddo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Bodegon de Marga - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Nueva Plaza RestoBar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Cuesta de San Fermin - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Babel Boutique

Winter getaway with bar/lounge
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the hotel's ski shuttle (surcharge). When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Buenos Aires hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Babel Boutique offers 9 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ARS 150 for adults and ARS 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 6 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7 AM - 7 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: ARS 400 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ARS 1568.63 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ARS 150 for adults and from ARS 150 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ARS 450 per vehicle (return)
  • Pet fee: ARS 400 per pet, per night
  • Late check-in fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Babel Buenos Aires
Babel Hotel
Hotel Babel
Hotel Babel Buenos Aires
Babel Hotel Buenos Aires
Boutique Hotel Babel
Boutique Hotel Babel
Babel Boutique Hotel
Babel Boutique Buenos Aires
Babel Boutique Hotel Buenos Aires

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Babel Boutique?

Babel Boutique offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes Babel Boutique a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Babel Boutique.

Does Babel Boutique serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Babel Boutique?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Babel Boutique?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Babel Boutique Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 223 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good option
good option for location and price, stayed for a couple of nights
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Anat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Все очень понравилось было хорошо чисто удобно хорошее расположение приятный завтрак хорошее обслуживание
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you have a choice, don't go.
When I booked the room, I was told that if I arrived later than 18:00 I had to pick up the keys at another establishment. I was about to cancel, but they wouldn't return the money, so I decided it was better to go by taxi to the first establishment to pick up the keys and the matter was resolved. I arrived at Buenos Aires airport at two o'clock in the morning, the taxi took me to the establishment to pick up the keys to the room. They don't give me any indication, only a key. When I arrive at the Hotel Babel, the key doesn't work. After several minutes trying to get in, the taxi driver tells me that he has to leave, that he has been docked twice in the same area. I convince him to take me back to the first establishment. The person in charge tells me that he's new, and that he can't help me. There is no phone I can call. Finally I decide to stay in the establishment where I pick up the keys, which is a youth hostel. He tells me that I have to pay for it, that it has nothing to do with the first one. The room is a backpacker's hostel, and the bathroom is shared. At least it was clean. The next day at Hotel Babel they apologize and tell me that they forgot the key to the entrance, that they had put in a new system, but they didn't tell me the access code either. They didn't give me back the cost of the room, but they offer me to stay one night free of char
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived at 6:45 - couldn’t check in as door was locked and no sign of life inside. Hotels.com unable to get through to them either. Appalling service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in San Telmo, close to markets and shops and safe at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
The area around the hotel is not too bad, but at night it got really noisy. The cleanliness and condition of the room could be improved more by offering cleaner bed sheets and blankets. I slept in room 05 and there were some old and dirty blankets and bed sheets in the wardrobe. The blanket I used was not too clean as well. The reception area and the common area were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was ok before, now not so much
I've stayed here before and liked it - but that was a some time ago and now it's run down and there is less care. So many things... some lights were out, some stains on a lampshade, A/C unit couldn't be adjusted, tiles missing in the shower, no soap, no hangars posted wifi password was wrong... there's more, but you get the idea. Two days after starting my stay I come back around midnight and there's a note posted on the outside of the door saying my keys are at their other property and they are so sorry (it's not clear for what). I HAD my keys so assumed they had given me a different room. I went to their other property several blocks away and the people there had an envelope that had another copy of my own keys in it (the same room I already was in) - but had no other information. Apparently the manager of my property had gotten confused thinking the keys they had at the desk were mine and thought I was locked out. So... the upshot is that they didn't have track of the number and location of the keys to my room. That's scary! Who else has keys to my room??? Amazingly cavalier with security.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Meredith, melbourne, australia

San Telmo is a great place to stay, and Hotel Babel in a perfect location close to cafes, restaurants, bars and the market. Easy walking into Centro, La Boca and to Puerto Madero. Small and pleasant hotel that has become a bit run down and service a bit haphazard. But given that we would stay there again because of its location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, basic discount hotel. Good location downtown. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arif, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Excellent, helpful and friendly staff, highly recommended to anyone planning to visit Buenos Aires.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

janet, Wiltshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, small hotel in San Telmo
Friendly, helpful staff. All clean, though slightly dated. Comfy bed and fresh, light breakfast buffet. Quirky hotel with many nice restaurants nearby. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fred, El Paso, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding in every way
Enjoyed every aspect of the hotel - location, staff, facilities. (More below)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bast little hotel in San Telmo.
We have stayed at Hotel Babel before and returned because we love it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staffs are so helpful, feeling good and safe when living there.

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel Babel's experience
Andréa and Paul from the reception are the best part of the hotel. First nite I had a noisy nite specially if you stay close to the door for the first doors. Avoid to stay close to the door! The area is nice and yiu will be close to Puerto Madero and the sundau's fair.

10/10 Excellent

Belete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great pleasure
Had a great stay. Friendly helpful staff. Stylish. Unique. Fabulous area. Highly recommended. Will come back for sure.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and friendly hotel close to San Telmo
Excellent location in near to all the action in San Telmo but still on a fairly quiet street (apart from the rubbish collection at 4am). Very friendly and helpful staff. We were in room 9 overlooking the street; most of the rooms are around a central courtyard. Our room was looking a little dated, especially the bathroom, which was poorly lit. The bed was comfortable. Pretty happy with this hotel overall.

10/10 Excellent

James, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful getaway in the heart of Buenos Aires
Superb and helpful staff, great location close to the main street of San Telmo, Funky modern rooms. What's not to love

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value, wonderful staff
Really friendly, welcoming, helpful, understanding staff, who also spoke excellent English.