Recently named by Condé Nast as one of the 50 best new hotels in the world, the Phillipe Starck designed Faena Hotel & Universe (Martha Solotti 445, +541148332410, www.faenaexperience.com, doubles US $380-$450) is BA's premier playground for the in-crowd. 1555 Malabia House B&B (Malabia 1555, +541148332410, www.malabiahouse.com.ar, doubles US$90-$115) is a great choice for boutique-style accommodation among the pubs and parties of Palermo Viejo, as is newer Bo Bo Hotel with its excellent Modern Argentinian restaurant (Guatemala 4882, +541147740505, www.bobohotel.com, doubles US$80-$95). Downtown, the NH Jousten (Avenida Corrientes 280, +541143216750, www.nh-hoteles.com, doubles US$95-$110) is classy and not too pricey and the Bel Air (Arenales 1462, +541140214000, www.hotelbelair.com.ar, doubles US$65-$80) is the best-value hotel in Recoleta. The Hilton in Puerto Madero (Avenida Macacha Güemes 351, +541148910000, www.hilton.com, doubles US$200-$260) is a top business hotel but also great for the new dockside eateries and the ecological reserve. If you want pure luxury, book into the elegantísimo Alvear Palace Hotel (Avenida Alvear 1891, +541148082100, www.alvearpalace.com, doubles US$420-$545) often used by royalty. Discerning commoners can bunk down well at Como en Casa B&B (Gurruchaga 2155, Palermo Viejo. +541148310517, www.bandb.com.ar, doubles US$40-50) and Milhouse (Hipólito Yrigoyen 959, +541143459604/www.milhousehostel.com, doubles $US25).

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