Hotel De Casco: Buenos Aires, Argentina
First Impression
Located about thirty minutes from downtown Buenos Aires is the charming and exclusive suburb of San Isidro. There you will find cobblestone streets lined with hundred year old homes and spacious public parks filled with Sunday markets. It is the perfect place if you are looking to escape the chaos of the city. My husband’s family lives in this barrio, thus staying at Hotel del Casco was a great home-base for us during our visit. The property is a stunning 19th Century neoclassical mansion, once a former summer home of an aristocratic family, that has now been carefully renovated in respect to its original design and sophisticated elegance.
Location
The historic center of San Isidro is Plaza Mitre and Hotel del Casco is just a few steps away. It is tucked away on a quiet, residential street with a grand Cathedral at its end.
The Room
This luxurious 20-room manor offers modern accommodation amidst colonialesque surroundings. Each room is furnished with a mix of selected period pieces and contemporary accents. You cannot help but fall instantly in love when you step inside. We stayed in one of the suites, which was situated outside of the main house with its own private entrance, allowing for even more seclusion. The high ceiling is decorated with an antique crystal chandelier and the walls with paintings and tapestries that illustrate Hotel del Casco’s history. Expansive windows are adorned with flowing muslin and crisp, white Egyptian cotton linens cover the king sized bed.
The Bathroom
The spacious ensuite bathroom features both an antique bathtub, as well as a walk-in shower. The beautifully restored traditional sinks are laden with the hotel’s toiletries and the tiled floor is heated for extra comfort.
The Extras
No matter what your reason is to visit Hotel del Casco, you will greatly appreciate the extras that elevate the property, such as the heated courtyard pool, the rejuvenating gym and spa, a delicious room service menu, and a free breakfast spread inside of a garden atrium.
Why It Is Andi’s Pick
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Gorgeous place! I love the composition on the maid photo.
Thank you!!! I love that shot too. 🙂
What a beauty…..I could really get used to not only staying there, but living there on a permanent basis! You can tell it was someone’s residence once upon a time. I love old houses like that!
Isn’t it just amazing??? I want to return in the summer to be able to take advantage of the pool! Plus, I was horribly sick the entire time I was there, so I couldn’t fully appreciate my luxurious surroundings.
Omg. The chocolates. That place looks incredible!
They were filled with dulce de leche!!!!
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I’ve always wanted to visit Buenos Aires! Thanks for this post, the hotel looks wonderful. Will definitely keeps this in mind when we finally plan our trip!
You must visit, you will fall head over heels in love with the city! I want to help you plan!!!
Wow! Absolutely amazing. And that’s such a great tip too! The bath tub? Gorgeous. And the nightly chocolates? Yes please.
I must have taken 10 baths in 3 days!!! Love love love the bathroom there. And the chocolates were seriously the best chocolates I’ve EVER had in all of my travels.
These pictures are great! Your blog is so pretty!
Thank you so much!!!
Oh wow, this is like something out of a great South American novel. 🙂 I love it!! Such beauty and opulence while retaining its welcoming and homey feel. So glad you got to stay here. 🙂
Haha you are SO right!!! We definitely felt like Argentinean royalty staying there. I HIGHLY recommend this gorgeous hotel if you ever visit BA.
Those chocolates were so good!
Soooooo good!
Wow! That looks so majestic and beautiful!
It is! Perfect way to describe it!! 🙂
Gorgeous! From the chandelier to those STAIRS, wow. And the chocolates – yum!!
Yes, simply amazing!
100% my kind of place 🙂
Yay!!!
Passed through San Isidro on a train to Tigre and always wanted to stop by. Definitely will have to on my next visit to BsAs!
Yes you must even if it’s just for an afternoon stroll. They have some great cafes there!!!
OH WOW!!
Argentina is definitely a place I would love to visit and this post just made my heart skip a beat!
They have a great film festival in Buenos Aires, fingers crossed 😉
Virginie xo
GO!!!!!!!!!!! OMG you must must must go. I promise to help you plan your trip and maybe we’ll even be there then! XO
Not only the hotel is beautiful, it’s location is also perfect. It can be a good choice for newly married couples. I also want to visit it but I wonder how expensive it is to stay in that hotel. 🙂
It’s not too expensive in my opinion. You can find a good deal for $120/night. It’s worth every penny! And is definitely a great place for honeymooners.
it looks lovely
I think you would adore it!
Stunning! The flowers and chocolates are such a nice touch
I’m used to a small chocolate on the pillow…not an entire plate of gourmet chocolates!!!
looks amazing!
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It’s luxury at its best!
Holy luxury Batman…It’s breathtaking!
Hahahaha yes mam!
wow, that place is just stunning!
Yes, absolutely stunning — takes your breath away truly!
I want to stay there for the chocolates!
Hahaha it’s worth it I promise!
Oh Andi, It’s stunning!
So so so pretty! 🙂
WOw very beautiful.. Sounds like you were treated at this hotel.. it must be a 5*.
Yes, they definitely treat their guests well.
Gorgeous room, I love the hardwood floors and the small details of the lighting. The pool looks very Melrose Place to me!
Hahaha yes you’re right re: MP! It was SUCH a gorgeous room.
What an amazing place to stay! I’m in love with the bath tub, I’ve always dreamed of those colonial mid 19th century bathrooms for luxurious bubble baths.
I’m the same exact way, that’s why I loved it so much!
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It’s beyond awesome!!!