Gran Hotel Argentino

Gran Hotel Argentino sits in Microcentro, one of those discreet mid-range hotel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Microcentro is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's barely a stroll from the centre of Buenos Aires, and that proximity does change the trip. Rooms…

Gran Hotel Argentino sits in Microcentro, one of those discreet mid-range hotel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Microcentro is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's barely a stroll from the centre of Buenos Aires, and that proximity does change the trip. Rooms feel practical; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been mixed but acceptable. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 10,700 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Expect to pay something in the region of €33 a night, a strong-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. All told, Gran Hotel Argentino reads as one of those Buenos Aires addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.