Montevideo, unlike Buenos Aires, seems to lack hotels of charm and character. But the London Palace can´t be faulted on price or location. It´s just one block from the main avenue downtown and a short walk to the old city, where most if the city´s (few) sights are located. Don´t miss the Museum of Decorative Arts in a fin de siecle mansion. And there are two stylish restaurants in the square across from the cathedral.
Staff at the hotel are helpful and the rooms are comfortable, with quite well-appointed bathrooms for the price range. WiFi in all rooms and BBC World on cable TV are a plus. My only cavil was that I checked in early after a red-eye flight and they charged me the full rate even though I did not take advantage of the excellent buffet breakfast on arrival. They did however offer a ten percent for paying cash.
- London Palace Montevideo
