Hub Porteño
Old-world Argentine grandeur with a curatorial edge. Marble floors, antique furniture, animal hides, wool textiles and gilded mirrors sit alongside leather headboards and flat screens. Suites are unnumbered. The vibe is less 'hotel' and more 'very wealthy Buenos Aires family lets you stay in their home.'
The bar on the rooftop terrace isn't always staffed, but you can order drinks directly via WhatsApp — the front desk number is always responsive
Why It Matters
One of very few hotels in Buenos Aires where the full cultural curation — guides, drivers, restaurant reservations, polo seats, estancia day trips — is included in the room rate. Featured in the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. The building's history adds another layer: it was built in 1957 for the Palacios family, whose patriarch famously bought part of the Duhau property to house his second wife, the celebrated actress and singer Egle Martin.
Eleven suites. No signage on the door. No reception desk downstairs — just a marble entryway, a doorman, and an ivory leather sofa. Hub Porteño occupies a French-style 1957 mansion in Recoleta, and it operates less like a hotel than a very well-connected friend's city townhouse. The real product here is the staff: they book your polo tickets, arrange a private guide to an estancia, get you a table at the restaurants no one else can call — and much of that is folded into the cost of the room.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Bacan Suite
Two of the eleven suites carry this designation. The main draw: floor-to-ceiling windows that look directly onto the winter garden, flooding the room with natural light. Same marble bathroom with Jacuzzi as the standard suite, same king bed and antique furnishings, but the garden-facing window wall makes them feel like a different class of room entirely.
Super KingGrand Suite
The largest room in the property. Has its own private outdoor terrace (around 400 sq ft) with a dining area — the only suite with genuinely private outdoor space. Two full marble bathrooms, both with Jacuzzi tubs. A separate living room inside makes it work well for longer stays. If you want the most privacy and the most space, this is it.
Super KingSuite
The standard entry point — and still genuinely spacious. Parquet floors, palatial ceilings, antique furniture mixed with contemporary Argentine design pieces. Leather headboard over a Super King bed, Nespresso machine, wine cooler with stemware, iPod dock and stereo. The marble bathroom is the star: Jacuzzi tub and a separate walk-in rainfall shower. Complimentary snacks — alfajores, soft drinks — and in-suite drinks are standard across all room categories.
Super KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
One of the four signature curated experiences. A guided exploration of Recoleta and Buenos Aires' European-influenced architectural and cultural heritage.
Beyond the four signature experiences, the hotel designs fully tailor-made itineraries around guests' specific interests — art, music, literature, fashion, food, polo, Buenos Aires Philharmonic tickets, and more. English-speaking guides and private vehicle included in the room rate.
One of four signature curated experiences. The hotel's House Concierges arrange everything — private shows, milonga visits, lessons — based on guest preferences. Guides are English-speaking and include drivers.
The concierge team can book seats at Teatro Colón and other live music and opera venues — and getting access to good seats at short notice is exactly the kind of thing the hotel is known for.
One of the four signature experiences — a deep dive into the life and legacy of Eva Perón through guided tours of historically significant sites in Buenos Aires.
The hotel can arrange tickets and transport to polo matches. A popular activity given Buenos Aires' strong polo culture.
One of the four signature curated experiences. Day trips to an estancia in the countryside around Buenos Aires, with gaucho culture, horseback riding and Argentine asado.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A plush lounge-library on the ground floor. The space doubles as the arrival area — no reception desk, just a comfortable living room.
Notable artworks — many on loan from the prestigious Fortabat collection — line the hallways and are displayed inside the suites themselves.
Made-to-order breakfast included daily. Served in the bar/lobby area.
Alfajores, soft drinks and in-suite complimentary drinks provided daily.
A sofa-covered terrace on the top floor, framed by climbing vines with views over Recoleta. Bar service available (order via WhatsApp). Best in shoulder months.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
The hotel's headline feature. Staff curate personalized Buenos Aires experiences for each guest, including restaurant bookings, cultural tours, polo, estancia visits, and arts access — much of it included in the room rate.
Private transfers to Ezeiza International Airport arranged for an additional fee.
No on-site parking available.
4th floor. Small gym with cardio machines, weights and a power plate. Reviewers consistently flag it as tiny and hot in summer — not for serious gym users.
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