The legendary ?Hotel Phoenix? reopened to become a new symbol of Buenos Aires. Now called ?Esplendor Buenos Aires?, the hotel combines the classic facade of the building ?declared historic patrimony of the city? with totally remodelled interiors of avant-garde design.
The combination of the classic façade and the modern interior give the hotel a special character, which makes ?Esplendor Buenos Aires? simply unique.
The perimeter of all the walls of each the floor is illuminated, which highlights the beauty of the old patio?now an art gallery? and of the four metre high doors.
Even in the heart of the city centre of a big city, it is possible to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere. The living-room, located in a mezzanine and isolated from the lobby and the rooms, combines comfort and design with a warm and efficient service. There are computers and Wi-Fi internet access as well as comfortable armchairs that invite people to simply relax or enjoy themselves reading.
The decoration and comfort of these rooms gives place to a different experience that is a combination of sophistication and quality service. Based on the latest design tendencies, the VIP suites have a living-room, a Jacuzzi integrated to the bedroom, a 29? TV set, audio equipment and a wireless phone. Guests can also rest comfortably on the Queen size pillow top mattress bed. The rooms are spacious, have a calm atmosphere and are equipped with high-tech like WI-Fi internet access, which also makes them an ideal space for corporate meetings.
All the rooms have air-conditioning and heating, cable TV, safe-deposit box, minibar, and bathroom kit, and they include continental breakfast.
The works of art of ?Esplendor Buesnos Aires? are pictures of the well-known art group of Buenos Aires city called ?Mondongo?. This collection is all around the hotel: in the corridors, the restaurant and the lobby. These works of art are part of and highlight the avant-garde style and design of the hotel, transforming it into a spectacular gallery that is open twenty-four hours a day.
Plasticine, cookies, Chinese sticks, thread, nails, and even golden thread are some of the materials that ?Mondongo? uses. Among their works of art different characters of the Argentinean popular culture can be found; for example, Maradona, Gardel, Piazzolla, Evita and Juan Domingo Perón.