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Travelers need full information about hotels and services before to booking them and they are afraid to be sorry if they make a wrong choice. Besides, they want to obtain the best results according to their budget.
What do I have to do to obtain information and book a room or services online?
You have to explore this and other pages and after that, mail us your questions and comments and we will be happy to help you.
If you want a reservation you should look at the hotel reservation page, make your choices and after that, mail us your option. It is not necessary, except in special situations, to send us the money or your credit card number. You should send us your reservation information and we will answer you in the next days. You should confirm us your prebooking in order to make a final reservation in a couple of days.
The reservation service is completely free of charge for travelers. You do not have to prepay, you will be paying directly at the front desk of the hotel of your choice.
We encourage you to make personal remarks or comments because that what help us to do it better. So, feel free to send anything you think it is important even when they are related with ethnic, age, religion, budget, and sexual orientation.
It is important to have in mind that the rates that we will give you are usually considerably lower (and never higher) than the rack rates.
We offer prompt and courteous service in English.
We work with dozens of hotels and flats, so we can give you unbiased advice on where to stay whatever your budget.
Our headquarters are conveniently located in downtown, and we are within easy reach while you are in town.
We offer personal advice, and can help you with other travel
needs, such as city tours, extensions, trips to the rest of Argentina, car
rentals, etc.
We have a solid experience with incoming tourism, and our travel experts have helped people from all around the world.
We care.
· What kind of hotels do you work with?
We offer lodging options in all price ranges, from five-star to economy to youth hostels and all-suite hotels.
· Do I have to choose a hotel, or can you do it for me?
You can certainly choose a hotel and we will make a reservation for you. If you prefer not to choose a hotel yourself, give us your favorite area, features and price range. And special needs, too. We will do our best effort to get you the best deal around.
· What are the standard features of a hotel in Buenos Aires?
Obviously the features vary a lot from hotel to hotel, and the details are in our insider's reviews. Some basics are always there, though. The majority of hotels in Downtown offer air-conditioned rooms, a phone, a double bed or a set of twins, a chair or couch, a closet with a safety box, private bath, and a color TV. TV's always offer the open channels in Spanish and most also give free access to cable channels
including 24-hour news and movie channels in English and other languages. Some systems feature as many as 86 channels.
· What are the differences from a hotel in the US?
The first is the cost. You may find hotels in Buenos Aires expensive when compared to properties in small-town USA and rates are similar to Miami Beach. The second is that rooms do not come with two double beds, like many properties in the US. In fact most hotels do not allow quadruple occupancy. If you are a party of 4 the best way to go is to book two rooms, or a two-bedroom apartment. The third is that the
water fountain next to the toilet in the bathroom is a bidet, the best thing since sliced bread, once you learn how to use it. The faucet in the middle controls the way the water flows, and the two others open cold and hot water.
· Are rates quoted online per room or per person?
Rates quoted online are per room, with either single or double occupancy. Most hotels allow triple occupancy, but charge an extra for the third guest. Quadruple occupancy is usually not allowed. We may try to arrange connecting rooms at selected properties. Up
Guests with special needs & stories
· I am going with children. Can you do something for me?
Of course! There are special rates for children staying with their parents and little children are usually free. Please, let us know in advance about your special situation.
· Can I take guests to my room?
It depends on the Hotel. If you are in a 5-star hotel the answer is a flat no. Other hotels may or may not let you take your guest up. If they do, they will usually ask you escort to show or even leave some document at the reception. Our advice is to take your partner to an "albergue transitorio" (love hotel) which is the ideal place to deal with these situations.
· Any special tips for gays and lesbians?
Yes. Although Buenos Aires is a tolerant city, you should look at gay pages to know what to expect ( http://www.giga.com.ar/bagay/bagay.htm or http://www.gayusa.net/International/Argentina or )
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· Any hotels with casinos?
No, but there is a casino in a boat in Puerto Madero. Besides, there are Bingoes and lottery agencies. Up
Other travel services
· Do you offer city tours, car rentals, transfers? What about trips to other
destinations in Argentina?
Yes, we have connections with the best tour operators in each region of our contry and with citytours, car rental agencies, vans and special taxis. Ask us about special weekend trips, extensions, adventure travel and other topics of your interest.
Find US IN BUENOS AIRES
We are right in the heart of Downtown. You are welcome to visit our travel agency. We are steps away from Plaza de Mayo (Government House) and 5 metro lines are placed two blocks from our location. You can come and meet us in person. Our building was the first mall in Buenos Aires and it is almost 100 years old Galeria Güemes) See you here!
Buenos Aires Guide. Florida 165. 12° "1207". CP 1333 Buenos Aires. R. Argentina. Phone (54)(11) 4345-2845/ (54)(11) 5136-5010. e-mail: mmcl@infovia.com.ar or Mario Mc Loughlin