When I walked into my room at Hotel Moreno, any sign of jetlag immediately disappeared as I was completely enchanted by my surroundings.
I am typically drawn to boutique hotels with a shabby-chic, eclectic feel to them as they are graced with a human touch, but there is something about the clean, modern aesthetic of Hotel Moreno that is just so refreshing! Oh and speaking of refreshing, any hotel that has a “coffee kit” in their rooms is instantly a winner in my book.
Of course the views from my windows were equally refreshing.
Unfortunately, American Airlines had misplaced my luggage. However, in return for the inconvenience they gave me $150, which happen to go a long way in pesos. Thus, before going to dinner, my best friend/co-conspirator in this secret trip, Julie, met me at a nearby mall to find the perfect dress for our date.
After the dress was successfully found at Trosman’s, we headed to one of our favorite restaurant’s in the city, Cafe San Juan. Over a bottle of Malbec and pumpkin gnocchi, we went over every single detail of the following day.
Neither of us could hardly believe that we were in fact sitting in front of each other, nor about to pull off the biggest surprise in my husband’s life ever. With our last glasses of wine, we made a toast to ‘enjoying the moment,’ because we knew this trip would pass by faster than we would like it to and there were a lot of beautiful and unforgettable moments that lay ahead.
If you should choose to stay at Hotel Moreno in the future, email General Manager Jeremías Meinardi (jeremias@morenobuenosaires.com) and mention my name and/or my blog and a special discounted rate will be given.
Looks like a perfect hotel! I’ll remember it when I’m lucky enough to get to BA again. And that pumpkin gnocchi is drool-worthy! I was so surprised about the amazing Italian food in BA…didn’t expect it!
I LOVE the Italian food in BsAs. I’ve heard so many people complain about the food in Argentina, but I looove it!!! Definitely remember Moreno for your next trip. You won’t be disappointed I promise.
Looks like a fab hotel! Can’t wait to see your dress… checked out the Trosmans website and the clothes look very avant-garde!
Sadly, I didn’t take a picture of my new dress, but yes it’s totally avant-garde! It’s called “the Japan dress.” It’s sooo fabulous!!! One day I’ll get a pic in it. Every time I visit BsAs I try to buy a new dress from there.
Love the hotel and the view! And yes, coffee, seriously!
We need to have a girl’s week getaway there!!!
oh how fun! sorry about the misplaced luggage but at least they helped make it up! Looks like you hare having a blast and that hotel looks gorgeous!
Well, they helped to make it up after Julie yelled at them on the phone haha, but I’m happy to have acquired a new dress! And yes, the hotel is gorgeous!!!
Pumpkin gnocchi sounds divine! IF there is ANYTHING on the menu with pumpkin on it–no matter what the other ingredients are–that is what I order, no questions asked!
I’m obsessed with it too. That’s my favorite thing about the holidays haha. YUM!!!
What a fun surprise! You must have had a hard time not running straight to your new husband as soon as the plane arrived 🙂
OMG I was going CRAZY! I lost a whole day and a half that I could have been with him, but I got to be with my bestie & it was totally worth it in the end!!! 🙂
Some great pics Andi! Looks like you’ve been living the good life 😉
Thanks so much and yes…la dulce vida!!!
Oooohh – what’s in the coffee kit?
Espresso, sugar, and milk! The essential ingredients. 🙂
The pumpkin gnocchi at San Juan Cafe is the best!
The best of the best!!!
Wow, the food looks yummy and the room extraordinary!
Oui and oui!!! 🙂
Great hotel .. so how about the room tariff (per night) ?
Please contact Jeremias, he will be able to tell you exactly. But on average it’s around $70-90/night!
It was great to discover your blog.
I’m so glad you enjoy it!
Amazing post!
Thanks!!!
You gotta read this post, it’s brilliant!
Awww you’re too sweet!!!
Damn… this hotel on your blog puts the 12-bed dorm I stayed in to shame. Really beautiful.
It really is beautiful! Skip the hostel next time in BsAs!!! 😉
I have so much to say about this.
A. I love the Moreno.
B. That pumpkin gnocchi looks delish.
C. I WANT TO SEE LUCAS’ FACE WHEN HE SAW YOU!!!!
Sorry, all caps is rude, but I want to see that photo SO bad! 🙂
A. Ditto
B. I can promise you the entire plate was cleaned.
C. I’m dying to see the video and photos sooooo bad too!!! PROMISE you’ll be the amongst the 1st to see them. Loves!
Such a beautiful collection of photos. You frame the photo very well in all these shots. Love that confy bed haha
Such a beautiful collection of photos. You frame the photo very well in all these shots. Love that confy bed
Thank you so much for your sweet words! I value your photography, so to get compliments from you mean A LOT!!!
Ohhhh I have been dreaming about Café San Juan and that gnocchi since the day of your wedding – so delish!
I can’t stop dreaming about it too!!! I heart that restaurant oh so much!
Very good written post!
Thanks!
Nice pics!
Thanks! 🙂